2017 - Choosing The Best Construction Crew and Contractor

Pumping Concrete In Cold Weather

1 September 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Concrete plays a valuable role in many modern construction projects. Whether you are planning to add a concrete pad on which you can park your vehicles, camp trailer, or boat, or you want to install a concrete patio, proper pumping is essential. But pumping concrete when outdoor temperatures dip can be challenging. Here are three tips that you can use to help ensure your cold-weather concrete pumping activities go smoothly in the future. Read More

Worried About Flooding? Find Out If Your Home Is In A Flood Zone And How To Protect Yourself

1 September 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you have just purchased a new home and are worried about flooding, there is a way for you to find out if you live in a flood zone. This will allow you to take steps to protect yourself in case this disaster happens to you. Below is more information about this to ensure everything is taken care of before a flood happens: Hire a Land Surveyor A land surveyor can help you determine if your home is in a flood zone. Read More

Four Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Roof

2 August 2017
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

As a homeowner, taking care of your roof is one of your biggest responsibilities. After all, the roof of your home protects it from the elements outside, keeps your home energy efficient, and more. One important step to taking care of your roof is performing spring maintenance. Here are four spring cleaning tips for your roof to take into consideration: Inspect for Winter Damages: During the winter, heavy storms, wind, and snow can take a huge toll on your roof. Read More

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

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.