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Choosing The Right Construction Company
- August 20, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, General Construction
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What should you be looking for when choosing the right company for your next construction project? Here are a few of the most important qualities in a contractor to help make the best decision for you: Years of Experience with References When choosing the right company for your next project, the process can become…
Uses and Benefits of Reinforced Concrete
- August 6, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction
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…
Best Construction Practices for the Busy Summer Season
- July 24, 2020
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, General Construction
Summer is known to be the best season for construction due to the influx of seasonal workers and warm weather. Here are a few of the best practices to implement during the busy summer construction season: Scale Privileges based on Seasonal Workload As summer carries on and responsibilities increase, privileges should increase as well….
Project Spotlight: San Antonio Riverwalk
- December 5, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Commercial Building, Construction, Engineering, General Construction, Waterways & Dams
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...
Safety Benefits of Sidewalks
- November 22, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: General Construction, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks
Urban planners add sidewalks in areas where there might be high foot traffic. Often, you find paved paths in parks and other green spaces designed to lead pedestrians in a certain direction. A sidewalk can also be used to increase safety, by giving pedestrians a place to commute along a road. What Makes a Pedestrian...
How Urban Green Spaces Benefit the Environment
- October 25, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, General Construction, Green Building, Green Spaces, Parks
Designing green infrastructure into cities offer many environmental advantages. Green spaces, like parks, arboretums and rooftop oases, provide relief from the miles of concrete for people to enjoy, wildlife to inhabit and greenery to flourish. Combats Urban Heat Island Effect The EPA defines urban heat island effect as built up areas that are hotter than...
Fountains
- September 13, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Fountains, General Construction, Uncategorized
Cities and municipalities often install water features in public spaces, specifically in places where people like to gather. Fountains can serve many purposes in these spaces. Installing a fountain provides an aesthetic anchor in parks, town squares and other popular areas; however, water features can also contribute to a cooler, quieter environment. Aesthetics Water features...
Construction Safety Tips for Summer
- June 21, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: General Construction, Safety, Uncategorized
The summer heat adds additional stress to workers in the construction industry. The work environment can become dangerous without taking precautions to avoid heat stroke or exhaustion. By following these construction safety tips, you can prevent injuries on the job site. Drink Water Drinking water is the easiest way to combat heat illness. Be sure...
5 Factors to Consider Before Building a Pedestrian Bridge
- May 23, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Bridges, Construction, General Construction, Uncategorized
Pedestrian bridges allow individuals to cross a space, water or geographic feature with ease. While constructing a pedestrian bridge, there are several important factors to take into consideration. Width The width of a pedestrian bridge is dependent on the type of traveller and amount of traffic the bridge will receive. On high-travelled trails a wider...
We’ve Seen it All! 5 Ways Construction Has Changed in the Last 20 Years
- May 8, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Communication, Construction, General Construction, Uncategorized
The construction industry has seen a change in the way it operates in the past two decades. In an era where technology can be easily accessed on job sites, companies are more efficient and less mistakes are made. While most of the traditional methods of construction remain, modern job sites have embraced change to compete...