Category: Construction Process
The brilliant idea to take a section of sandpaper and attach it to a firm, yet pliable sponge is probably one of the greatest contributions to the construction and contracting industries in world history. The term “sanding sponge,” in its modern use, is a bit of a misnomer. Most of today’s sanding sponges aren’t really […]
If you’ve been hanging drywall, painting, or plastering for long enough, you’ll begin to realize that high work of any kind can be difficult with just a ladder. Drywall stilts make life eminently easier not only in terms of comfort and ease but also in terms of time and energy. You only have to experience […]
Any tool that can effectively speed up a DIY project and remove tedious steps from a job is worth having on hand. There’s a good chance that at some point your aging-in-place renovation will require new wall or ceiling drywall, especially if you’re making updates to an older home. A drywall screw gun is a […]
When it comes to DIY renovations that involve hanging, repairing, or finishing drywall or installing a ceiling, chances are you’re probably going to need to elevate yourself to reach the highest areas of the room. Most DIYers tend to go with convention: a moveable ladder or step stool. While it is budget friendly to move […]
It is an exciting experience to be one of the first customers to discover a trendy new restaurant with delicious food, a unique concept, and a great atmosphere is an exciting experience. However, it’s not exciting when the restaurant falls flat because of building design issues that could have been easily avoided with proper planning. […]
How to Keep Construction Disputes from Taking Over Your Construction Project In a perfect world, construction disputes would never happen. Everyone would agree, work would always stay within budget, and every project would be completed on time. Of course, we don’t live in a perfect world, which is why contracts are necessary and mediators have […]
In any commercial construction project, several procedures must be completed prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy. In order to conduct a final building inspection, owners, architects, contractors, and other project officials must be on the same page regarding finishes, service systems, and implementing equipment. Below is a list of procedures that must be completed […]
Acoustic Issues in Restaurants and Open Offices General contractors are often called upon to reduce acoustic challenges in modern commercial spaces. For example, common design elements such as large pane windows offer increased daylighting and views of nature, but they also significantly increase the percentage of hard, reverberative surfaces in a space. Open office plans […]
Gaining approval from local and state governments on a commercial construction project can pose quite the challenge. Meeting building code elements such as fire safety and accessibility requirements can put a project on hold if not incorporated correctly. In this article, RCA Contractors Inc. will discuss some of the most common reasons why commercial building […]
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is the governing body that creates standards regarding preparing, processing, or selling food for human consumption in the state of Florida. They also provide guidance on basic standards for restaurant construction in Florida. All food establishments are required to have an initial inspection for permitting prior […]