Posted: 29th December 2011 by wayneadmin in Construction, Grading Services
Tags: carolina grading, grading
In construction, Grading is the geographic treatment to ensure a level base, or one with a specified slope, for construction work such as foundations, roads, railways, and surface drainage. Grading the land surface before starting a construction project is essential to the longevity and stability of the structure. Without properly grading the site before the construction of the structure, you run the risk of the structure being extremely unstable and the possibility of the structure collapsing.
Wayne Brothers Inc., the Premier Carolina Grading and Site Development Company, has years of extensive experience in the field of Land Grading and Site Development. With the use of computer-aided takeoffs and laser-guided technology, Wayne Brothers Inc. are able to achieve the most accurate grading possible by eliminating the guesswork involved with grading estimates.
Posted: 12th September 2011 by wayneadmin in Construction
Tags: construction
Construction workers from Wayne Brothers Inc. work on the newly poured concrete floor during the rebuilding phase at the 109 U-Pull-It used auto-parts store in Winston-Salem. A fire struck the business on Jan. 28.
Nearly seven months after a fire destroyed their business, employees of 109 U-Pull-It junkyard are still pulling together to rebuild on Thomasville Road.
Construction has begun on a warehouse building that will also house office space.
“We’re going a little bigger and a little better,” said Bob Young, who owns 109 U-Pull-It with his business partner, Ted Ashley.
The fire, which started the afternoon of Jan. 28, caused an estimated $18,000 in property damage to the building and $500,000 to its contents, the Winston-Salem Fire Department reported Jan. 31.
A fire department investigation found that an employee was cutting an exhaust pipe when sparks from the saw ignited gasoline leaking from a vehicle.
Deputy Fire Marshal Norman Mitchell said at the time that the fire was found to be accidental, and there were no injuries.
Young estimated his losses at $1.5 million……….Read More
(Information provided by: http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2011/aug/21/wssunbiz03-junkyard-rebuilding-after-fire-destroys-ar-1315870/)
Posted: 21st August 2011 by wayneadmin in Construction, concrete
Tags: concrete contractor
Concrete Contractors
To ensure that a concrete job will be carried out correctly, it is always best to hire a contractor contractor. You can pour concrete into a mold to form predetermined shapes when you mix it with water. These shapes are essential and useful for innovative and yet simple construction. When mixing though, one most important thing to know is the specific and precise ratios in which to mix the concrete. This specific skill-set and professional experience are what you get if you hire a concrete contractor to have a concrete job done.
How to Hire a Concrete Contractor
Make sure that your community civic authorities allow you any kind of construction. Once these two have been accomplished it is now the right time to get a contractor for your project involving concrete. A good concrete contractor is best found through references. Make sure to ask all your friends and relatives in the area. If you cannot do this, then you can always call the local commercial directory to gather a list of contacts for contractors who operate within the area. Once you have the contacts then you have to talk to each of them so you can explain the job then ask them for quotes and references.
One way to know who to choose is going for the one contractor that is both experienced and is affordable. Simply choose the services of a concrete contractor that proves to have had successfully accomplished jobs that can qualify them but must be affordable for your budget. Narrow your list to make it easier and keep the three most preferable concrete contractors.
Posted: 29th July 2011 by wayneadmin in Construction
Tags: data center conctruction
The vast warehouses of computers that power the Internet need more space and they need it now. This is a growing market known as cloud computing services which has sparked a boom in data center construction. Cloud-computing, a catchall term for data and programs accessed over the Internet is a large driver of that increase. Cloud computing services include streaming videos, online email programs, and corporate applications that are hosted on outside computers.
Data Center Construction Outlook
According to Digital Realty Strust, Inc., survey findings point to strong demand for data center space this year and next year as a large majority of enterprises expand their IT infrastructure. One of the most interesting pieces of data in this study is the lead role that power is now playing in these expansions. The need for additional power has become the main driver for data center expansion plans as companies seek facilities with adequate power and favorable utility rates to control operating costs. (http://bit.ly/aygMau)
For more information on Data Center Construction contact Wayne Brothers Inc. or visit our website to learn more. www.waynebros.com
Posted: 21st June 2011 by wayneadmin in Construction, concrete
Tags: Concrete Test Data
Why We Test Concrete
When dealing with concrete, until the structure has been in service for awhile and experienced a few seasons of freezing or thawing, or the concrete has been loaded to a significant fraction of its design load, the actual long-term performance of the concrete is unknown, therefore, we need test scores such as air content, unit weight, and compressive strength to give us confidence.
How to Prepare for the Test
First start by planning a convenient work zone for the test technician. Things run smoother when it’s easier for the technician to properly sample concrete, perform air and slump tests, make cylinders, and store them in a safe, temperature-controlled environment.
Un-even or un-level surfaces are miserable for slump and air tests, and bad conditions usually increase the apparent slump. The same bad ground makes it harder to consolidate a cylinder.
Of course the actual conduct of the tests is in the hands of the testing technician, which is why most of our standard specifications require certification. Top-grade testing companies do a great job of making sure their people are well trained and certified, but it does not hurt the contractor to reinforce this need and even to verify certification.
In response to growing environmental and economic forces, architects, engineers, developers and owners are seeking efficient, innovative building solutions that conserve non-renewable resources. Increasingly, concrete is being recognized for its strong environmental benefits in support of creative and effective sustainable development.
When considering the lifetime environmental impact of a building material – extraction, production, construction, operation, demolition and recycling – concrete is an excellent choice to meet these goals.
Pervious Concrete
Allows for maximum water penetration and will eliminate stormwater run-off. A major environmental quality concern. Pervious concrete pavement is a unique and effective means to address important environmental issues and support green, sustainable growth. By capturing stormwater and allowing it to seep into the ground, porous concrete is instrumental in recharging groundwater, reducing stormwater runoff, and meeting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stormwater regulations. While pervious concrete can be used for a surprising number of applications, its primary use is in pavement.
Posted: 2nd May 2011 by wayneadmin in Construction
Tags: Concrete Construction Services
Many business owners understand that mixing, pouring and designing concrete landscapes takes skill and knowledge, this is why they rely on specialized concrete companies. Even the simplest concrete job requires a certain level of care and professionalism. Finding the right concrete contractors can be difficult in a city like Kannapolis or Charlotte NC where there are multiple companies offering these services.
With research and consideration of a company’s past work, it should not be too difficult to find the right contractors to do any sort of concrete job. One of the best ways to look for a contractor is to go online, this allows you to look at pictures of their work and contact the company for price quotes or other information. The concrete contractors should be able to show the areas of expertise they offer, if they specialize in decorative concrete or are more geared towards industrial work such as structural concrete. Another great source of information about a concrete construction services is the contractor’s memberships in professional associations and other affiliations. Concrete companies whom are members of some of the most prestigious contractors’ associations can provide the assurance that they will be able to provide quality work.
Working with concrete requires a great deal of skill and knowledge – not just anyone can be trusted to fulfill all your concrete needs. Luckily the Internet provides a great deal of information to help find the perfect contractors for any concrete project.
Posted: 23rd April 2011 by wayneadmin in Construction, Grading Services, concrete
Site grading involves the modification of the existing topography to accommodate and integrate buildings, circulation and designed landscapes. It deals with good site drainage, establishes the appearance of the site and may also be adopted to visually screen or frame views, enhance site interest and control erosion, noise and wind.
Grading services involve leveling the ground for construction or civil engineering work such as setting a foundation for a building, road or railway, using heavy equipment such as graders, scrapers, vibratory compactors and bulldozers. Grading may be needed for the construction of single homes and sprawling subdivisions alike, or commercial sites of one to hundreds of acres.
Grading is also one of the first steps needed at the start of residential, commercial and civil engineering construction projects such as single detached homes, subdivisions, buildings, malls, resorts or golf courses. Grading service contractors level the ground according to the plan for the project.
Since site grading is the starting point for the development of other elements of a project, a sustainable approach to site grading underpins the overall sustainability of a project.
Posted: 5th April 2011 by wayneadmin in Construction, concrete
What is a Concrete Test Report?
A Document that records data obtained from an experiment of evaluation in an organized manner, describes the environmental or operating conditions, and shows the comparison of test results with test objectives. The data included in a concrete test report is used in specification compliance determination and can be used in quality control evaluations. Effective use of the data comes from a better understanding of the report process. On a large concrete construction project there could be hundreds of individual reports representing thousands of test specimens.
When are Concrete Test Reports Usually Released?
On average, reports are issued at 7 and 28 days. The initial 7-day data is an indicator of the concrete potential compressive strength.
How do Concrete Test Reports Help?
When constructing a building, we want to make sure the location is suitable to support the structure and we also want to make sure that the quality of the concrete at the bottom of the structure is the same at the top and all layers in-between. Concrete test reports help us to achieve higher quality and standards. When tested, concrete is sampled for evaluation, the “plastic” properties of the test sample are determined and this data is included in the report. The concrete is tested for consistency (slump), air content and temperature. In some projects the density (unit weight) of the concrete is required. The primary purpose of these tests is to verify compliance with project specified limits and can provide important data should there be non-compliant compression strengths.
Special Note: The process of sampling and testing of concrete must comply with the project specifications and ASTM C172 sampling and testing as required in ASTM C31 for casting cylinders and ASTM C39 for compression strength tests.
What Types of Information is Included in A Concrete Test Report?
• Ambient temperature at the job site.
• Curing method at job site and laboratory.
• Compressive strength of each specimen to nearest 10psi.
• Date and time of the test and the name of the testing technician.
• Fresh concrete test results (slump, air content, and concrete temperature).
• Location in project represented by sample.
• Project name and location, name and location of testing lab, and identification numbers of the test specimens.
Posted: 29th March 2011 by wayneadmin in Construction, construction careers
Construction Job Stress
Construction jobs involve the danger of operating machinery, without proper control and high alertness; accidents can happen in an instant. Also, construction workers often follow a tight schedule with heavy penalty fines imposed if the building is not completed on time; this puts pressure on everyone working on the construction job site to work faster. Thus, people working at a construction project often have to maintain constant vigilance, watch your steps and pay attention to the job at hand to avoid any mishaps.
Construction Job Benefits
Participating in a building project enables you to learn how to achieve your target under stress, helps create an alert mind, improves your project planning skills as well as helps you master the ability to work closely with your colleagues as a team. Therefore with proper safety measure at hand, and the willingness to work hard, being in the construction line can be a valuable learning experience.
Construction Job Opportunities
Construction has a lot of jobs; you can find different fields to suit your qualifications and experience. If for instance, you are not very experienced in the specialized work but are good at driving, you can find the job of a truck driver with a construction company.
