Tag: Weather
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Note These Key Snow Thrower Safety Tips Ahead of Winter Weather
Clearing snow from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots is a major task each winter, and safe operation of snow throwers remains essential. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is urging homeowners and business owners to prepare equipment early and follow basic safety practices before the next storm. OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser says unpredictable…
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Mastering Cold Weather Concrete Placement
Placing concrete in cold weather presents unique challenges that can compromise the material’s strength, durability, and long-term performance. For construction and engineering professionals, understanding the principles of cold-weather concreting is not just a matter of compliance but essential for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of a project. Adhering to established guidelines and employing effective…
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Mastering Cold Weather Concrete Placement
Placing concrete in cold weather presents unique challenges that can compromise the material’s strength, durability, and long-term performance. For construction and engineering professionals, understanding the principles of cold-weather concreting is not just a matter of compliance but essential for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of a project. Adhering to established guidelines and employing effective…
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The Science of Staying Warm: How to Keep Construction Crews Safe, Warm and Productive in Cold Weather
Every jobsite has its hazards, but few are as underestimated as the cold. It creeps in quietly, draining focus and energy — until workers learn how to fight it with purpose. Despite the serious risk cold conditions pose on the job, many crews continue to layer up haphazardly, grabbing whatever looks the warmest without understanding…
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The Science of Staying Warm: How to Keep Construction Crews Safe, Warm and Productive in Cold Weather
Every jobsite has its hazards, but few are as underestimated as the cold. It creeps in quietly, draining focus and energy — until workers learn how to fight it with purpose. Despite the serious risk cold conditions pose on the job, many crews continue to layer up haphazardly, grabbing whatever looks the warmest without understanding…
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5 Cold Weather Concrete Myths Debunked
As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: push through winter or shut down until spring. For decades, cold weather has carried an aura of risks like delayed set times, weak early strength, increased cracking, and scaling. But the truth is that cold-weather concreting is not inherently problematic. What undermines performance isn’t the climate…
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5 Cold Weather Concrete Myths Debunked
As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: push through winter or shut down until spring. For decades, cold weather has carried an aura of risks like delayed set times, weak early strength, increased cracking, and scaling. But the truth is that cold-weather concreting is not inherently problematic. What undermines performance isn’t the climate…
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Report Finds Late Payments, Not Just Weather, Behind Many Construction Delays
From detoured commutes to half-finished highways, construction delays are a daily frustration for many Americans. According to new research from Mobilization Funding, 91% of U.S. adults say they’ve had to change routes or plans because of construction, and 70% say those delays affect their daily lives. While most people blame bad weather or poor planning,…
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Protect Plumbing from Cold Weather Damage
Mr. Rooter® Plumbing, a Neighborly® company, is offering homeowners practical steps to prepare their plumbing for colder and freezing temperatures. Frozen and burst pipes are among the most common and costly winter plumbing problems, but proactive maintenance can help protect your home, save money and provide peace of mind. “As temperatures drop, a few simple precautions…
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Protect Plumbing from Cold Weather Damage
Mr. Rooter® Plumbing, a Neighborly® company, is offering homeowners practical steps to prepare their plumbing for colder and freezing temperatures. Frozen and burst pipes are among the most common and costly winter plumbing problems, but proactive maintenance can help protect your home, save money and provide peace of mind. “As temperatures drop, a few simple precautions…