Feature Articles

March 2002

A State of Concrete…Literally

Most Texans are proud of their state’s heritage, and most concrete pumpers are loyal to the construction industry. However, most don’t go to the extreme levels of building a home in the shape of Texas...

March 2002

Late in the Game

As a building professional, you structure your daily lives around deadlines. The construction industry abounds in steadfast dates and times that must be met—and of which are taken very seriously by those watching the...

March 2002

Uniformity in Fireproofing

New thin-film intumescent fire protection products are the wave of the future, but only when uniform standards are in place. Over the past couple of years, thin-film intumescent fire protection has found wider...

March 2002

Balanced Design

Building and fire codes have shifted during the last 30 years or so to an increasing reliance on fire sprinklers for the protection of lives and property from the ravages of fire – and away...

March 2002

Flying High, Plumbing The Depths

The flat acoustic ceilings above most people’s heads are what most folks installing ceilings work on most days. But every now and then, a more challenging job comes along to spike their interest. In search...

March 2002

Construction Industry Definitions

Some of you who know me know that I’ve been put on this earth to help those in the construction field who are less fortunate than I am. You’re welcome. The rest of you who...

February 2002

Guns and Rebars: Dealing with Firearms at Work

It came as a surprise to most of the 33 contractors surveyed, when they were asked about company policy concerning the carrying of firearms onto the job site. “Why have firearms?” and “Get real!” was...

February 2002

KHS&S Endows Florida Hotel with Authentic Themed Delights

KHS&S Contractors, a national specialty contractor located Orlando, Fla., has brought its theming expertise to Gaylord Entertainment’s latest project, Gaylord PalmsTM Resort & Convention Center (formerly the Opryland Hotel Florida), a mega-resort combining the nationally...