by Elaine Whitesides | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog
We previously shared the benefits of building with concrete. Concrete is also the perfect material for outside use such as access ramps, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, even trash corrals. Concrete is extremely durable and long lasting. It requires little ongoing...
by Elaine Whitesides | Jun 24, 2021 | Blog
What is build-out, fit-out, or finish-out construction? Here at SCS Construction we say it typically refers to activities involved in making a commercial tenant interior space suitable for occupation. Often fit-out construction for a commercial property is performed...
by Elaine Whitesides | May 11, 2021 | Blog
Construction is one of the most high-risk professions when it comes to workplace safety. According to OSHA, one in five deaths happen in the construction industry, and over 1,000 construction workers died on the job in 2019. Workplace Safety is First Priority for...
by Elaine Whitesides | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
Awareness and understanding the dangers are tantamount. Unfortunately, fatal accidents on construction sites aren’t rare. In fact, lack of fall prevention equipment accounts for 36% of all fatal injuries. Not only are guardrails and harnesses essential in...
by Elaine Whitesides | Mar 13, 2021 | Blog
The top three considerations when planning a new facility are cost, durability, and appearance. Every professional construction company knows there are many materials that meet the highest standards of each consideration, but none stands out like concrete. ...
by Elaine Whitesides | Feb 10, 2021 | Blog
Tilt-up construction is also called tilt wall construction. This is a building approach where the walls of a building are created on the ground, horizontally in large concrete panels. Then the panels are lifted or tilted up into position around the building slab. It...
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