Whether you’re embarking on your first or 100th project, you still might be wondering what exactly trench backfill is, does, and how it affects your overall project budget. The best way to understand the backfill needed on your project is to talk openly with your contractor. Proper backfill processes require knowledge of the specifications and […]
Neighborhoods and subdivisions might sound like the same thing, but there are important differences to note. Learn what the difference is between neighborhoods and subdivisions, and why it matters. What is a Subdivision? Subdivisions are divided plots of land with homes for sale. As the name suggests, once upon a time the land was a […]
You’ve likely heard about how roads, homes, and buildings are being built to be smarter and greener. This is good, but there are still a bevy of sustainability issues that must be addressed with the byproducts that create this infrastructure — construction materials, equipment, and practices. Why Employ Green Construction Methods? Known as construction and […]
Estimation for a commercial construction project is inherently a behind-the-scenes facet of a commercial construction project. Additionally, it is the first step that is accomplished before the ball can really get going and construction can begin. This guide aims to give a look behind the curtain of the estimation process. Additionally, in honor of our […]
As a project manager, developer or home builder you put your business reputation on the line when building a subdivision. A well-planned, properly-constructed and beautiful community will attract the attention of real estate agents and home buyers alike. A poorly-planned project, however, could result in a community that is unappealing and properties that are impossible […]
One of the first projects that Eric Park, owner and founder of Park Enterprise Construction, remembers was in November of 1997. Prior to this timeframe, the business had been focused on mostly commercial customers — and this project was a big step into the world of municipality work and public projects. The job focused on […]
From a very basic standpoint, storm sewers capture and redirect rainwater, snow and other drainage. Sanitary sewers, conversely, transport sewage and water from sinks, showers and other appliances to treatment plants. But, when many people hear the word “sewer,” they immediately think that they’re one in the same. That’s hardly the case, and this couldn’t […]
Yearly upkeep on parking lot maintenance offers plenty of benefits to commercial property owners. Not only does it prolong the lifetime of a parking lot, but also improves its aesthetic appeal and helps keep everyone safe when it has proper markings/ signage. While the benefits of investing annually in parking lot upkeep are clear, if […]
As a business owner, there are two basic ways in which you can supply water to your commercial property; you can either opt for well water or city water supply systems. It might seem like going with one or the other is a no-brainer for your business, but there are many considerations that should weigh […]
If you have lived in Marion, Ohio, or one of the surrounding communities for any period of time, you know there is an old joke which says there are only two seasons of the year around here – winter and road construction! It seems like roads just get torn up in the winter and repaired […]