Month: September 2019

Using Time-Lapse Photography to Save Money on Construction Projects

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Time lapse photography and time lapse footage can help save money and increase profit on both large scale and small scale construction projects. Its a bold claim, given that timelapse photography seems remote and far removed from the construction world, but lets think about this together, and see if we can reach any conclusions.

Time-lapse photography is a lengthy and difficult process, but essentially its where a series of photographs are taken from a fixed point at prescribed intervals, and then the individual shots or frames are edited together. When this edit is played back at 25 frames per second, it has the effect of condensing the passage of time into manageable chunks, where the viewer can easily see and appreciate large scale changes in only a couple of minutes.

How can this be of benefit to you if you are the construction manager or project manager on a building site? Well, any sufficiently complex construction project will have a well-defined, and rigidly adhered to, schedule of work. This schedule of work will tell the management team everything they need to know in terms of getting materials, plant and labour to the right place at the right time.

But how closely is this plan monitored against actual events? And how reliable is the information you have received? Having time-lapse footage of the entire project can give you an invaluable resource to compare against your schedule of work. You will be able to tell, visually, whether the materials, plant and labour arrived at the correct location, in the right order and at the right time. It will obviously be too late to do anything about it by this point. However, next time you have to write your schedule of work for the next project, you will have better knowledge and will be able to make a more informed choice about when to order what you need. That timelapse footage will enable you to get the equipment, materials and labour on site just-in-time, meaning that you wont be tying up valuable resources wastefully. That means more profit on the job, or the ability to offer services more cost effectively than your competitors.

One other way in which such services can not only save you money, but are very useful, is in the area of ultra high definition site monitoring. The best time-lapse companies offering time-lapse services also allow you to view your project through on-line viewers from desktops, smartphones and tablets. This means that you, your surveyors, architects, etc can view very clear images (much better than any webcam) to discuss and share etc. You can also offer this service to your clients and stake-holders etc. These images, taken with the correct HD equipment (Again NOT just webcams) can allow you to zoom into particular areas of your site/project to scrutinise particular detail. This makes any monitoring and discussions about the site very convenient, even for those who cannot get to the actual location of the project.

Plus.If all this wasnt enough any marketing people can use either the individual still frames, or even the live feed to websites in order to communicate to broader publics.

Quality, Cost, Delivery (qcd) And Service In The Construction Industry Is Abcott Construction Ltd. I

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PressRelease) At Abcott Construction we build strong partnerships with over 38 years experience as Design Build General Contractors and Construction Managers we understand the requirement of each process and provide construction quality cost delivery options tailor made for your project.

Abcott Construction, a Butler Builder, building across Ontario including Brantford, Cambridge, Hamilton, Ancaster, Milton, Toronto, Burlington, Oakville, Stoney Creek, Kitchener and Markham.

“Quality, Cost, Delivery and Service, we build strong partnerships.” Since 1972 Abcott Construction has been a successful Design Build General Contractor and an awarded Butler Builder of quality commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.

“With over 38 years experience in the general contracting, construction management and design build industries, we understand the requirement of each process and provide construction delivery options tailor made for your project,” states Don Bremner, President of Abcott.

At Abcott, we believe the process should be simple by creating options for you and solutions for your business. Our success depends on your success. Repeat clients, a solid reputation and relationships built on trust have become the cornerstone of our business. Each project is unique and we assemble a team of construction professionals that will bring innovative solutions to your project and exceed your expectations. We have the vision to deliver quality construction services to meet your business needs.

Experienced grocery store, automotive, steel industry, manufacturing facility building contractor Abcott Construction’s current project list includes many different aspects of buildings from design build of new grocery stores and automotive dealerships to exterior renovations.

With over 35 years experience in the general contracting, construction management and design build industries, we understand the requirement of each process and provide construction delivery options tailor made for your project

Are you are planning to construct a new building? Is a renovation, addition or re-roof in your plans? Abcott can help. Contact us for your next building project. We offer the following services:
Design Build
General Contractors
Project Management
Construction Management
Pre-Engineered Butler Building Systems
Metal /Steel Roofing Systems
Reroofing Systems
Concrete Forming and Foundation Concrete Contractors

Abcott has the diversity and experience needed to produce state-of-the-art automotive facilities. Our project list includes many different aspects of buildings from design build of new automotive dealerships to exterior renovations.

The Village Grocer
Leggat Pontiac Buick
Oakville Mazda
Parkway Toyota
DDACE, MOHAWK POWER GENERATION
3D Mechanical
AudComp
Brant County Ford – Renovations
Gary Cullen Pontiac Buick – New Dealership
Brantford Hyundai – New Dealership
Hamilton Motor Products – New Dealership
Leggat Pontiac Buick – Exterior Renovations
Brantford Suzuki – Renovations
Ancaster Toyota – New Dealership
Northway Ford Lincoln – New Dealership
Cambridge Hyundai – New Dealership
Team Honda – New Dealership
Milton Honda – New Dealership

Your vision is to erect or add on an immaculate showroom or auto repair shop building that is as solid and reliable as the reputation you hope to establish or uphold.

With all the factors to consider, from the initial design build to energy efficiency to interior and exterior finishes, you’re looking for an experienced building contractor who’s not only committed to the highest standards of quality, but will ensure that no detail of your construction is overlooked.

Since 1972, Abcott Construction knows how to design and deliver automotive dealership shop plans that will give your new car dealership a competitive edge.

Abcott is a Butler Builder of pre-engineered steel buildings for over 30 years. Contact us today to talk about your next construction project at 1-877-558-5584 or 519-756-4350. We look forward to working with you soon.

Don Bremner is the President of Abcott Construction Ltd. Est. 1972

Contact:Email: info ( @ ) abcott dot ca Web Site: www dot abcott dot ca

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Construction Site Sediment Control… Simple Solutions To A Complex Challenge

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Anyone dealing with construction site regulation compliance issues knows that it’s not an easy job. Federal, state and local laws impact many facets of construction work, and keeping up with what seem to be constant changes can be overwhelming.

Compliance with the laws is vital, though, no matter how new they are. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) takes its job of enforcing laws very seriously, as evidenced on a page of its website listing companies that have made violations and the millions of dollars in fines they’ve received.

Of special concern on new construction projects is erosion and sediment control. Storm water runoff from construction sites carries with it enormous amounts of sediment and debris that, if allowed to enter waterways that feed into rivers, streams, lakes and oceans, will damage ecosystems and kill wildlife.

The Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972 now includes regulations mandating sediment and erosion control solutions for every construction site affecting one or more acres of land, and smaller ones associated with larger developments or sales. Before the ground on their sites is disturbed in any way, operators of these sites must submit erosion and sediment control plans detailing the erosion and sediment control solutions they will use to prevent erosion and control sediment runoff.

In addition to the erosion and sediment control plan, each construction site operator also must submit a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction storm water permit prior to beginning any project. An SWPPP identifies every pollution source that could enter storm water runoff from a given site, and a detailed account of the actions that will be taken to control and filter sediment, thus keeping it and the pollutants out of waterways.

Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan: A Guide for Construction Sites, details the steps that must be taken to develop and execute an SWPPP. This free handbook from the EPA includes an SWPPP template that can be customized by each site operator, a sample inspection form and two sample SWPPPs. It’s applicable throughout the United States, in combination with state or EPA NPDES permits.

Though the NPDES is a federally regulated program, most states authorize their own NPDES permits. If work is being done in Alaska, Idaho, Massachusetts, New Hampshire or New Mexico, however, or on most tribal lands within the U.S., permits must be obtained from the EPA.

The Storm Water Resource Locator found on the Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center’s website is a valuable tool for construction site operators. Use it to find NPDES permit forms, SWPPP requirements, and regulations for erosion and sediment control and storm water management for each state.

Of course, following the laws regarding erosion and sediment control is even more important than understanding them, and the easiest way to ensure complete compliance is to rely on products and expertise provided by a company that has made meeting regulatory requirements its business.

Erosion and sediment control professionals are available to help developers overcome even their most difficult site challenges, with know-how and products for every need. One call to a sediment control expert can save a company countless hours of research into the law and sediment control methods, not to mention thousands – if not millions – of dollars in fines if regulations are not met precisely.

Once professional sediment control products are on a construction site, they continue to save contractors time and money. They’re made for quick installation, so they can be set up in minutes and then virtually forgotten about until runoff occurs.

Products are available that sit in front of curb inlets, within curb inlets, around and under storm grates, and more. All are made to allow storm water to pass into storm systems while filtering sediment and pollutants out.

After a rainfall or any type of watering has taken place, professional sediment control products can be inspected and cleaned out easily. Sediment and debris trapped within the products’ filters are removed quickly, so the products can be reused time and time again, making them hassle-free and extremely cost efficient.

Finding a reputable, reliable sediment control company should be on any developer’s “to do” list when planning a project. Utilizing the expertise of a company dedicated to sediment control saves construction professionals valuable time, countless dollars and unnecessary worry by helping ensure complete compliancy with complex laws from start to finish.

Home Construction Financing Options

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All it takes to have your dream house standing is right financing. Most of the time, delays in construction are blamed on the lack of adequate funds. This is the reason why careful planning is a must before deciding to fire up the home construction project. All expenses must be laid in details in order to determine the exact funding that the project will need, thereby making a comparison between financing options.

Nothing can still beat preparing the full financing before starting the project. It is a safe move to make sure you have enough savings for the construction of your dream house before negotiating it with the contractor. Starting off with a sufficient fraction of the budget needed can also be advisable but it carries the risk of getting browbeaten with high interest in loans afterwards. Loans should be the last resort for expensive efforts like a construction project.

However, some situations may push you to pursue the project despite the lack of adequate funds such as when renting seems costly already. In this case, you can consider a loan as a reasonable option. Nonetheless, you must be prepared with the financial responsibilities you will hold in the future. While a construction project requires a large amount, a loan may entail really huge interests.

Before applying for a loan, settle all possible hindrances to your qualification. Clean up your credit score by paying all your bills promptly. It seems awkward to start off financing by spending but the amount involved in lifting your credit reputation is just a small portion of the amount you can be qualified to borrow for your DIY home construction financing in the end.

After settling your credit score, choose a loan program that suits your need. Since DIY home construction involves a large amount that you don’t want to be accountable for in an unpredictable terms and condition, a variable vs. fixed rate type of loan is not a good idea. Instead, choose a 30 years or 15 years type of loan. This will give you a fixed date of payment.

Apply for the loan honestly. There’s no point in lying if you know that financial institutions today use the most advanced technology in tracking your credit records. Sometimes, they look at the trustworthiness of applicants for DIY houses financing loans by simply confirming their statements on what the records say. Honesty will hasten the process of your loan.

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