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Talk about building your network: These players can help your business nail that big project. Here is a blueprint for making that happen.

Lumber prices plunge 12%. Lumber prices fell 7% on Wednesday and are down 12% so far this week as the essential building commodity hit new 2022 lows of $604.50 per thousand b

We are working with Pittsburg State University to provide Internship to students in the construction field. Our goal is to provide a positive leaning experience to encourage them to continue their studies in the Construction field. Below are summaries written by our two interns this summer. We wish them the best and look forward to following their future careers.

Cold-formed steel (CFS) trusses, also known as light gauge steel trusses, are made from high-quality sheet steel that is fashioned into different shapes by roll forming, or the continuous bending of long strips of sheet metal. CFS can be formed into various steel thicknesses and are fabricated in a manufacturing plant using screws, bolts or welds. Cold-formed steel trusses are used in all aspects of construction: commercial, residential, educational, manufacturing and hospitality.

It’s that time of year again! You know, the one where we lop the heads off of unsuspecting gourds, to then scoop out their guts and chisel evil patterns into their flesh. Spooky, right?

Did COVID kill the Dinning Room? Once restaurants began closing their dining rooms in mid-March 2020, it was like removing a log from a delicately crafted dam. McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and a host of mega-chains flipped the locks as operators tried to strategize a virus that’s only blueprint was 7,000 miles away in China. From “15 Days to Slow the Spread” to hopes of shaking off the pandemic by Easter, the reality was hardly the prognosis, to put it rather lightly.

When we were building our new office in Lenexa, KS we asked ourselves what are the needs it should have. Conference room was an important one and the blog below speaks of some of the reasons for a conference room.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to evaluate your life and set goals for yourself. New Year's Resolution Idea's can help you make small changes that will make a difference for you and your family—past, present, and future. Not sure what you want your resolutions to be? Here are some easy, doable New Year’s resolutions ideas to get your list started.

Located in Johnson County, Overland Park is the second-most populous city in Kansas and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. This fast-growing metropolis currently has over 200,000 residents. The city has broad appeal for many reasons, including its mix of suburban and urban neighborhoods. Overland Park is home to more than 83 parks and open areas, including four small fishing lakes. The Museum at Prairiefire, community centers, indoor recreational facilities, shopping, and dining are some of the many indoor activities available in this dynamic city.

Any kind of home improvement involves an investment of time and money. It is imperative these improvements provide a good ROI (return on investment) and increase your home’s value. All home improvements don’t need to be major — doing a few minor changes can also reap major returns. If you are planning to sell your house in the near future, think from the perspective of the buyer when making improvements. Take pictures of your rooms before and after making improvements to show progress, and always save receipts to justify your investment and home value.

While the holidays can be a time for fun, joy and excitement, it is also typical to feel overwhelmed. And while things have changed since last year, many people may still feel uncertainty as to how to celebrate, which can add stress to an already busy time. However, by focusing on what matters most to you and your family and letting the rest go, it is possible to reconnect to the happiness that this season can bring. Keep these thoughts in mind as you head into this special time of year.

My name is Noah Verbraken and I am from Spring Hill, Kansas. I am currently a Junior at Pittsburg State University, pursuing a degree in Construction Management with an emphasis in Company Management and a Minor in Business Administration. Some of my hobbies include going to the lake, hunting, fishing, golf, and watching football and hockey.

Most commercial spaces are configured for use by certain kinds of businesses. Commercial tenant finishing is when you remodel or refinish a commercial space to accommodate a new type of business or tenant. The aim of doing this is to create a workplace that is completely tailored to the specific needs of the new tenant. It could also be done to adapt a building more fully to the needs of an existing tenant.

COVID-19 hammered most professional sectors but many trade jobs saw double or triple growth. During the economic downturn, trade labor continued expanding despite a volatile world. The pandemic revealed just how much rests upon the shoulders of skilled trade workers.

Falls are the number one danger at construction sites. They account for the highest number of deaths each year. Unstable and unsafe working surfaces, misuse of fall protection equipment, and human error create dangerous situations for construction workers

Because the contractor is one of the last people involved in the building project, it’s important that the architect, who has been with the project almost from the beginning, take care to bring the contractor up to speed and prepare to listen respectfully to the contractor.

Build a construction safety program. Ask any construction business owner, regardless of the size of their firm, what their top priority is and we’re guessing you’ll get the same response every time: worker safety. The real question owners should constantly be asking themselves is whether or not their safety program is robust enough to meet their commitment to protecting their workers.

If the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the only certain thing in this life is uncertainty. In a matter of a few short weeks, we have gone from a record-breaking DOW to tens of millions of American jobs lost.

Booking travel in 2021. We are all feeling the effects of winter taking a toll on us. There are ways to help mitigate these effects and one of them is to take a vacation to some place warm. With the uncertainty of the world and the deals that are out there you need to know how to protect your investment. Below is an article in The New York Times by Elaine Glusac published on Dec 17, 2020. This should help you.

As a metropolitan area that sits on Missouri’s western border and is divided by the Kansas/Missouri border. (KCMO) is home to the region’s high-end and modern commercial and multi-residential real estate. The city is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that amounts to over $6 billion dollars of projects and urban improvements—a long-term plan that began at the turn of the century. One of the biggest industries that plays the most significant role in the city’s revitalization is the construction sector, supported by its impressive selections of professionals that continue to do their part in helping shape the city’s evolving landscapes, especially in modernizing the commercial and retail markets.

One general contractor's observation. Over the last few months, I have read a lot of commentaries from numerous outlets, foreign and domestic, regarding 2020 and specifically the COVID-19 virus. They run in two or three veins. Snarky finger pointing at everyone involved at the official, policy making level, a subtle mixture of piety and angst. Far worse, there is just a sense of failure as common, ordinary humans to help other humans—to aid the world tribe. It seemed there was a failure to act, a failure to be better prepared, a failure to do more, and a failure to do the right thing. I am not sure we’re on the right path even now.

S.W.A.G. – Stuff We All Get. What is the meaning? We all love to receive it but what does the acronym mean and where does it come from? We decided to look into it further since it is something we enjoy giving it away. Below is the definition from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

Parents who have never before needed social assistance are now waiting in line for hours in the hope of getting enough provisions from the community food bank to see their children through the next few days, and unless you’re considered an “essential worker,” you’re probably going to have to work remotely if you are working at all.

Holiday movies are the absolute best during this season! We’re getting into the holiday spirit by watching some of our fave holiday movies on Netflix and other streaming services! Check out some of the classics you can’t miss, some family-friendly holiday films, funny holiday movies, dramas, and of course, rom-coms that’ll have you reaching for bae.

Frozen subgrade material can lead to settlement later. If completing site grading and site subgrade preparation activities in cold weather, specific attention needs to be paid to frozen materials. Moisture can become trapped in frozen material, making it all but impossible to achieve proper compaction, and when the ground thaws in the spring, the moisture is released, and settlement can occur.

The article from Restaurants: Development + Design called “Tips from the Pros for Getting Projects Done Faster,” by Dana Tanyeri illuminated some of our favorite time-saving tips that are essential for any ground-up, renovation, or remodel. We challenge you to try some of these tips in your next project; they may just help you save time, money, and frustration in the process.

There are several benefits to building a commercial parking lot with concrete. These pros include:

Hiring the right commercial general contractor for your commercial project is an important decision. You want the project completed quickly, correctly, and efficiently. These are some things to consider before hiring a commercial construction company.

A “fluid applied” material is simply a coating that is designed to be either roll, trowel, or spray applied to a wall sheathing. These materials are often supplied in various grades which are designed for either coating sheathing, sealing seams, flashing penetrations and window openings. Fluid applied air and vapor barriers are used in all types of wall construction including over gypsum and cement-based sheathings, OSB, plywood, CMU, and prepared concrete.

Commercial construction uses many different types of materials during a project. Traditional stucco and External Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS) are two materials that are often used to waterproof and insulate a building. In this blog we discuss the Pros and Cons of each.

What is house wrap - House wrap is a light, synthetic material that is installed beneath the siding of a building. It provides a weather-resistant barrier, protecting your building from moisture penetration and improving its energy efficiency. It needs to be installed prior to door and window installation. It can also be installed on older projects. House wrap works to keep heat and humidity out in the summer and warm air in during the winter.

When planning your commercial construction project there are several options to use for moisture barrier protection when building. In this blog, which is 2 of a 3-part series we are going to discuss ZIP System for use as a moisture barrier.

TPO and PVC have a lot in common. Both construction specialties are heat weldable roof systems that are typically white in color and have been around for a while. Their specifications are also similar and both roof systems come with warranties varying from 15 – 30 years in length. The cost to extend these warranties further is very minimal and should be considered. Note that both roofing systems need to be inspected and certified by the supplier for the warranty to be valid. Don’t find yourself down the road without the certification.

The most commonly used material for framing on a building construction is wood. Wood studs for framing have been used for many years until the utilization of steel in hybrid structures. It is still a favorite for many people for the following reasons.

ARC is excited to announce that we have integrated Procore into our commercial construction projects. What does that mean for you as a client?

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Talking about a website audit, it’s important to consider that there are approximately 400 million active websites on the World Wide Web today.