During the month of February, a historic winter storm passed through Texas resulting in thousands going without power, water, and plumbing. This occurred due to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) declaring a statewide power generation shortfall and enacted rolling blackouts, even though customers complained there was no power for over 30 hours. construction…
As a new administration adjusts to their positions within our government, many are asking what their plans are. Particularly, the construction industry is questioning Biden’s infrastructure plan. The “Build Back Better” plan invests $2 trillion over a span of 4 years to complete tasks such as repair roads, bridges, and ports, creating affordable housing, improving…
Houston, TX is known as one of the United State’s major, bustling cities and is a hub for businesses and opportunities. Housing so many districts within downtown, there is never a dull moment and there is a chance to experience everything your heart desires. The overall expansion of the area has resulted in many attractions…
Public parks are enjoyable not only for families but for the entire community. Hemisfair Park is one example of bringing community events to a fun, open space. Hemisfair Park first became nationally recognized in 1968 when it hosted that year’s World Fair. Now, it is a community with residences, local businesses and public parks…
Over the years, technology has offered a variety of industries new advancements resulting in increased productivity, efficiency, and more. With a new decade starting to take place, there are talks of technology innovations within the construction industry defined as real game-changers. Here are a few advancements to look for when considering your next project. 3D…
The Lady of Lourdes originated as a story dating back to 1858. At a young age, St. Bernadette was traveling with her sister and friend to gather firewood. The young child felt a holy presence and tried to make the sign of the cross, but couldn’t due to her nerves. A lady appeared before her…
Reinforced concrete is a combination of traditional cement concrete with reinforcements (steel bar). This combination is made to use the compressive strength of concrete and tensile strength of steel at the same time, hence, work together to resist many types of loading. The term reinforced is used because the steel reinforces the concrete and makes it…
What immediately comes to mind when you hear the word “imagination”? Do you think of daydreams, made-up stories or fictional lands in far-off places? Do you think of artists, poets and writers? What about medical breakthroughs, technological advancements or architecture? Engineers are often some of the most creative and innovative individuals. To be successful in...
The city of San Antonio considers the Riverwalk one of its most popular tourist attractions. Jerdon Enterprises is proud to have contributed to the construction process. The riverwalk, now complete, welcomes many visitors each year. History The history of the San Antonio Riverwalk spans back to 1536, when Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca visited the...
Dams are structural barriers built to obstruct or control the flow of water into rivers and streams. By controlling water, we are able to create lakes for recreational and municipal use. However, if these impressive structures are not constructed carefully and successfully maintained, the dam could experience catastrophic failure. Exceeded Capacity Dam failure can be...