Ask the Expert: The Insulated Concrete Form - Is it right for everyone?

The insulated concrete form (ICF) is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete usually made with a rigid thermal insulation that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors, and even roofs. Find pros and drawbacks of using ICF here.

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Ask the Expert: Drone Technology & Its Future in Construction

Drones currently have many uses on construction sites, but this technology is in the early stages of development within the industry. They currently provide development and construction teams with overhead views of job sites, creating images and videos to help optimize everything from grading plans to identifying differences between the as-designed and as-built plans. Current users of drones are primarily hobbyists, but as the technology and regulations evolve, they could play a major factor within the construction industry.

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Fall Project Update

We're speeding through the fall season with a large variety of projects, from retail to financial and beyond.

 

Here are a few highlights from our project list!

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Ask the Expert: Smart Buildings - What are they and what do they cost?

Driven by a new generation of affordable and powerful Internet of Things (IoT) devices, commercial building and industrial sites can now generate large amounts of valuable data for analytics and automation. Building owners and managers recoup the benefits and cost savings of these systems.

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Ask the Expert: Reducing Energy Consumption in Commercial Construction

We see it every day – from the electric car charging stations in public places to the “HE” tags on appliances in our homes. We have all witnessed the headlines regarding the detrimental impacts of emissions on the ozone layer and the protests calling for action to protect the world as we know it, but this might leave you wondering – what constitutes “clean energy” and what can we do to help save the planet without breaking the bank?

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Ask the Expert: How Construction Technology is Shaping Our Future

The construction industry is constantly coming up with technological advances in tools, equipment, and construction methods that improve the accuracy and efficiency of construction.

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Ask the Expert: Selecting Your Roof Today for Tomorrow (TPO vs. EPDM)

When selecting a solution for a commercial roofing system, there are two widely used methods today: TPO and EPDM. Compare them now.

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Ask the Expert: Bioconcrete, Bacterial Concrete or Self-Healing Concrete

The challenge over the years with any concrete product is protection - not from cracking, but how to repair cracking at the early stages before failure. The industry has developed some creative solutions, including “self-healing” concrete.

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Earth Day 2020: A Look at Sustainable Construction

Happy Earth Day! This year marks the 50th year that this day has been celebrated. At Shingobee, we love working with our clients to create the sustainable features they're looking for. Here are a few projects we've completed that showcase some modern Earth-friendly features.

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Shingobee Celebrates 40th Anniversary

This week, we're celebrating our company's 40th anniversary! Shingobee was founded 40 years ago on March 17th, 1980 by Gae Veit. The company continued to grow and thrive under the leadership of Keith McDonald from 2007 to 2018. In 2018, Shingobee returned to its roots as a woman-owned company when Nancy Samson became owner and CEO.

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