2017 - Choosing The Best Construction Crew and Contractor

Four Steps To Rehabilitating A Weedy, Uneven Lawn

13 July 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you've just moved into a home with a neglected lawn -- or if you have not paid your lawn a lot of attention in the last few years -- the many weeds and pits it has developed can be pretty unattractive. Restoring your lawn to a plush, green expanse may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but in fact, it's not as hard as you might assume. Following these four steps will take a couple of weeks, but when you are finished, you will have a flat, green, lush lawn that all of the neighbors admire. Read More

Helpful Machine Shop Welding Tips For New Employees Without Hands-On Experience

19 June 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are going to be working in a machine shop for the first time and do not have a lot of hands-on experience working with steel fabrication, then you will find these tips helpful: Tip: Use Spreader Chains with Bend Plates to Move Large Sheets of Steel When you need to move large sheets of steel from one place to another, use spreader chains and bent plates for the best grip. Read More

Three Ways To Get Back The Money Spent On Green Demolition

13 June 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Whether you're required to do it by local regulations or whether you're doing it because your business values include caring for the environment, there's no getting around the fact that disassembling a building a little at a time is much more labor-intensive than simply blowing it up. However, there are several ways to mitigate the added cost. Here are three ways you can work on getting that money back. 1. Use your momentum to get green certifications and grants Read More

Steps For Turning Your Basement Into A Livable Space

6 June 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Your basement can take up a significant portion of your home; often the size of the basement is equal to the first story of your home! That is a lot of space to leave unfinished. When you decide to completely finish your basement and make it into an appealing space, you can effectively double the size of your home. You can add additional bedrooms and living spaces or even bring in a tenant with their own space. Read More

Why You Should Always Have Home Fire Sprinklers

29 May 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Fire sprinklers have been around for many decades without a lot of change in their design. That's for a good reason; the concept simply works well as a fire suppression method. Here are some reasons to get fire sprinklers in your home. They Actively Suppress Fires Fire sprinklers are so effective because they actively work to suppress a fire that has begun in your home. Sure, it's great to have a good smoke detector system in your home. Read More

About Me

If you're considering having any type of building constructed, I hope that you read my blog first. My name is Nathan McAllister and in this blog I will explain the responsibilities of a construction contractor. You'll find out what questions you need to ask contractors before hiring one for the job. Before I hired a construction crew and a contractor to build my house, I went through all of the essential steps to make sure I hired the right team for the job. Before interviewing several contractors, I did my research first to learn what I needed to know. Because I was well informed before making my decision, the construction crew and contractor I hired did an excellent job. I wanted to share my knowledge with other people so they would also know how to select the right people for the job.