Happy New Year from Builders Site Protection

Happy Thanksgiving from Builders Site Protection

Builders Site Protection would like to wish our customers, friends, and families a very happy Thanksgiving.  This year, the gals at Builders Site Protection are thankful that the construction industry is beginning to show real improvements.  We are thrilled that our residential and commercial building customers are optimistic about the future and look forward to helping them with their surface protection needs.

New Product! EZ Cover Concrete Protection

Builders Site Protection is now a supplier for EZ Cover concrete protection!  EZ Cover is a durable surface protection cover that can be used on virtually any cured concrete slab requiring protection.  It is natural-colored cellulose and designed to protect colored or grey concrete slabs.  It can be used to cover other types of flooring material during the construction process.  Check out our website at www.buildsitepro.com to learn more

Direct link for more information: EZ Cover Concrete Protection

Total Construction Starts to Rise 9% Next Year

More good news for the construction industry: according to the McGraw Hill 2014 Dodge Construction Outlook, total US construction starts will rise 9% from $508 billion to $555.3 billion. While 2013's construction market was mixed but generally positive, many parts of the country have made a significant comeback., particularly in residential construction starts.  Growth trends are indicating that further investments in healthcare and education will continue. Builders Site Protection is thrilled to help residential and commercial builders with surface protection needs as the construction economy continues to improve.

Click on the following link to read the full article: Construction's Comeback

Builders Site Protection Selected as Toilet Protection Supplier for Shea Homes Project in Scottsdale, AZ

Shea Homes in Scottsdale, AZ has selected Builders Site Protection to supply surface protection for a new residential housing project.  Builders Site Protection's Toilet Sheath is the leading surface protection product for protecting new homes against unwanted toilet use during construction and remodeling.  Home builders occasionally have subcontractors or workers use toilets in a new home that are not connected to plumbing, and often these used toilets have to be replaced, costing the builder money.  Toilet Sheath prevents that and shows homeowners that steps are being taken to ensure that their new home has entirely new fixtures.  Builders Site Protection is thrilled to supply Shea Homes with toilet protection and is excited to hear that residential construction in Arizona is beginning to pick up steam.

Builders Site Protection has Relocated to Bend, Oregon!

Builders Site Protection is happy to announce that as of November 1, 2013 we have moved from Vista, CA to Bend, OR.  The move will better allow us to serve our West Coast customers by reducing shipping times and costs for surface protection and dust control products.

Our California customers especially will notice a difference.  Since Builders Site Protection will now be an out-of-state vendor, California customers will no longer be required to pay sales tax on orders, resulting in a significant savings. We'll be happy to provide use tax information upon request.  Our Pacific Northwest customers will have reduced shipping times.  Our Midwest and East Coast customers will continue to enjoy low cost shipping, our commitment to ship products within 24 business hours, and our unparalleled customer service.

Our website is www.buildsitepro.com.  If you have any questions please contact our office at (541) 633-7793 or email sales@buildsitepro.com.

Our new warehouse is located at:
Builders Site Protection
1420 NE 1st Street,
Bend, OR 97701

Our mailing address is:
Builders Site Protection
PO Box 322
Bend, OR 97709

Builders Site Protection Selected as Surface Protection Supplier for Green Lake Village Project!

Builders Site Protection has just published a new press release!  We have just been selected by general contractor W.G. Clark Construction to be the premiere surface protection supplier for the Green Lake Village project in Seattle, WA. Green Lake Village will be home to 295 apartments, 50,000 square feet of retail space, and a large natural grocery store.  The project is set to open in Spring 2014.  W.G. Clark Construction is using Ram Board surface protection to protect concrete floors during construction. The project is also using Ram Board's new Vapor-Cure seam tape, which allows vapors and moisture to escape from curing concrete, preventing cure lines and splotchy finishes in curing floors.

Builders Site Protection is thrilled to have been chosen and looks forward to a long lasting partnership with W.G. Clark Construction.

For more information, check our our latest press release!
Builders Site Protection Chosen to be Premiere Surface Protection Supplier for Green Lake Village Project

Builders Site Protection Supplying Protection for Naval Base on Coronado!

Builders Site Protection has been selected by Hensel Phelps Construction Company to supply Door Guard door protection and other surface protection for the new Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) on the Naval Base in San Diego, CA. When completed, the new BEQ will be a 7-story housing structure as well as a 6-story parking structure. Builders Site Protection is thrilled for the opportunity to provide Hensel Phelps with the very best in surface protection and looks forward to a lasting partnership.

Protection for Bath Tubs and Shower Pans

Builders Site Protection's slide show displays several options for protecting bath tubs. These protection products can also be used to protect shower pans. For more information visit the Builders Site Protection website at www.buildsitepro.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUljOnocR7Q Builders Site Protection

Builders Site Protection Selected as Premiere Surface Protection Supplier for County Operations Construction Project

Builders Site Protection has been selected by Suffolk Construction to be the premiere surface protection supplier for the County Operations Center in San Diego, CA. Builders Site Protection is thrilled for the opportunity to provide Suffolk Construction with the highest quality protection for doors, hardwood floors, cabinets, counter tops, and more. For more details about the County Operations project, click here.

Positive Forecast for Non-Residential Construction

Good news for commercial builders! The latest Fitch Ratings report sees an increase for the non-residential construction sector beginning this year and accelerating through the end of 2014. Non-residential construction is expected to increase by 2% this year and will increase by 5% in 2014. Public construction spending remains stable this year and is expected to rise by 3% in 2014. Builders Site Protection is thrilled to hear that our commercial customers should expect a boost in business within the coming year.

Construction Employment on the Rise in 37 States

According to the latest analysis of the Associated General Contractors (AGC), the construction industry continues to see steady recovery from the economic downturn. Between July 2012 and July 2013, construction employment increased in 37 states, with the most growth in Texas. Chief economist of the AGC Ken Simonson notes that the report, "shows the fragile and fragmentary nature of the industry's recovery" because while employment overall has improved, only two states have surpassed their pre-recession peaks.

Builders Site Protection's 2013-2014 Catalog is now available on our website!

Builders Site Protection's new catalog is now available to download in PDF format from our website, www.buildsitepro.com. The new catalog contains updated pricing, brand new products, and much more.

If you are interested in getting a catalog mailed to your physical address, please email Heather at heather@buildsitepro.com and she will send one our right away.

Link to PDF Catalog Download

The EPA'S RRP Rule: What do you need to ensure total compliance with the law?

This video helps builders and contractors figure out what they need to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which regulates remodeling activities on homes that contain walls with lead-based paint. 

Why should you use surface protection?

Builders Site Protection put together a list of reasons why builders and contractors should use surface protection in order to prevent damage to expensive finishes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgaySSSlWWA buildsitepro

Builders Site Protection's Door Guard Selected for Large Hospital Project

Great news for Builders Site Protection! Our Door Guard door protection has been selected by Performance Door and Hardware to protect the 7,000 doors of the Parkland Hospital project in Dallas, TX.   One reason that the Door Guard was selected over other door protection devices is that unlike other door protection, Door Guard can protect doors that have automatic closing hardware using specialized straps.

Check out Builders Site Protection's latest press release to learn more!

Builders Site Protection Selected as Door Protection Supplier for Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX

New Article! Top ten fixtures that get damaged from construction activities

Heather just published another article! The article describes which finishes are the most commonly damaged during new home construction. Check it out at the link below:

The Top 10 Fixtures Most Commonly Damaged During Residential Construction

Construction Unemployment Hits Lowest Point in 5 Years

Good news for the construction industry! Unemployment in the month of May dropped to 10.8%; the lowest rate in five years.  189,000 jobs were added during May, which was a 3.4% increase over the past year.  Employment expanded in both residential and nonresidential construction during May.  Builders Site Protection is pleased that the construction industry continues to improve and is excited to provide surface protection products to the many new projects being built.

Check out this AGC Press Release to learn more:
Construction Unemployment Drops to 10.8 Percent, Lowest May Mark in Five Years as Industry Adds Jobs and Hours for the Month and Year-Over-Year

Builders Site Protection Providing Protection for Knox Middle School

Builders Site Protection has been selected to supply surface protection for the Knox Middle School expansion project in San Diego, CA. Builders Site Protection is supplying general contractor Suffolk-Roel Construction with corrugated plastic sheeting and other surface protection products.

The project began in mid-2012 and will bring Knox Middle School a new two-story, 40,000 square foot classroom building. The project is expected to be completed by October 2013. In addition to the new building, the project encompasses modernizations such as HVAC, locker room improvements, and more. Builders Site Protection has been a long-term supplier for Suffolk-Roel Construction and values their lasting partnership.

Builders Site Protection Selected as Supplier for San Diego Kaiser Permanente Project

Builders Site Protection has been selected by The Nevell Group and Tomarco Contractor Specialists to provide surface protection for the new Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Builders Site Protection is supplying hundreds of fire-resistant corrugated plastic sheets to create a temporary wall. Corrugated plastic sheeting is also used for floor protection. Hospital renovation projects often require surface protection that is fire-resistant because of OSHA fire standards. The temporary fire-resistant wall will serve as a way to prevent dust from spreading from construction areas to operational areas of the medical center which house patients that may extremely sensitive to dust and debris. Builders Site Protection has become the largest surface protection supplier for hospitals and medical centers on the West coast.

New Product from Ram Board! Vapor-Cure™ Tape

Ram Board™ has just released a new product that works in conjunction with their best-selling Ram Board™ floor protection. Vapor-Cure™ tape prevents cure lines in concrete and blotchy finishes on curing floors. Unlike painter's masking tape, duct tape, and PVC tape, Vapor-Cure™ is breathable, so it allows vapors and moisture from newly-installed concrete, glue-down, stained, epoxy, VCT, or refinished floors to escape. When used with Ram Board™, this breathable tape provides the only Vapor-Cure™ floor protection system on the market.

Visit www.buildsitepro.com to learn more!

Builders Site Protection Protects Senior Living Facility at Mt. Bachelor

Builders Site Protection is pleased to announce that we are providing Andersen Construction with surface protection products for the new senior living facility at Mount Bachelor Village in Bend, Oregon. The project is expanding and renovating an existing structure and is adding on a two story, 38,000 square foot residential care and memory care facility. The new addition will include fifty apartment units. The Bend, Oregon office of Builders Site Protection is supplying Andersen Construction with heavy duty corrugated plastic sheeting as well as CoverGuard industrial-grade protection for the newly-installed shower pans. Builders Site Protection is pleased at the opportunity to help Andersen Construction with their surface protection needs and looks forward to partnering on future projects.

Builders Site Protection Selected as Exclusive Surface Protection Supplier for McCarthy Dallas

Great news for Builders Site Protection! We have been selected by McCarthy Dallas to provide surface protection for several large-scale construction projects. McCarthy Building Companies is one of the largest commercial construction companies in the country, with twelve offices across the country. They specialize in meeting construction needs for healthcare institutions, education facilities, and science and technology offices.

Builders Site Protection is providing surface protection and dust control products for two projects; The AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, TX and the Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, TX. So far, McCarthy is very pleased with Builders Site Protection's customer service and products. We are proud to have been selected as McCarthy Dallas' surface protection provider and we look forward to a lasting partnership.

Bruce Bauer Lumber Now Features Entire Aisle of Builders Site Protection's Products

Bruce Bauer Lumber and Supply in Mountain View, CA has long been a distributor for Builders Site Protection's surface protection products. Due to an increased demand for our products, Bruce Bauer now features an entire store aisle of Builders Site Protection's products. Bruce Bauer has everything from our Protecta-Foam millwork protection to our 9 mil UV Threshold tape. If you are a bay-area contractor, check out Bruce Bauer's selection!

Bruce Bauer Lumber and Supply

Demand for Door Protection Increasing as Construction Picks Up

As the economy has begun improving and construction projects have started picking up speed, an increasing number of builders and contractors are looking for door protection. Builders Site Protection has experienced a huge increase in demand for our Door Guard™ door protection since the beginning of 2013. Many projects that stalled out during the Great Recession have come back online and are reaching the point where products for surface protection and dust control are needed.

The Door Guard™ is unique among door protection devices because it is environmentally-friendly. The Door Guard™ is made from recycled materials and is reusable, as well as being recyclable itself! The gals at Builders Site Protection look forward to helping our customers with door protection and are thrilled to see that the construction industry is moving in the right direction.

New product! The Jimmer Air Vent Filter Bag

Builders Site Protection is now a distributor for the new Jimmer A/C vent filter bag! The Jimmer is a pre-taped filter bag that covers the return grilles to filter dust and debris before it enters the air ducts in both new construction and renovations. It is easily applied and removed and extends the life of the primary filter by helping keep the air handler coils from collecting excessive dust and debris.

The Jimmer fits over most vent openings and will stick to drywall, wood, metal, and acoustic ceiling tiles. Its great for customer service. Customers appreciate contractors taking the extra step to keep their A/C ducts clean and clear of fiberglass, rust, metal shavings, or dirt.

Check out Builders Site Protection's latest press release to learn more:

Builders Site Protection Announces New Product: the Jimmer Air Vent Filter Bag

Pat heading to Dallas, TX to check out construction

This Thursday, President of Builders Site Protection Pat Mullen will visit Dallas, TX to check out several construction projects in the area. Dallas and Houston are currently leading the nation in construction job growth according to a recent report issued from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Dallas added 8,300 jobs in December 2012; an 8% increase over a year earlier.

If you are a Dallas builder and have a project that needs surface protection or dust control products, and you would like to schedule a consultation with Pat, give us a call at 866-788-6886. We look forward to hearing from you!

Construction Spending Reaches Three Year High in December

It looks like the economy is improving more quickly than previously thought! I posted about the sluggish growth forecast for 2013 several weeks ago, but recent data analysis suggests that construction spending wasn't as low as projected. According to the Commerce Department, construction spending increased 0.9% in December to an annual rate of $885 billion. Analysts only expected a 0.6% gain. Most of the gains came from private residential building projects, which increased 2.2 percent and reflects the country's improving housing market.

Along with government austerity measures, public sector construction has begun to fall. Public sector spending on construction fell 1.4 percent, which is the lowest its been since November 2006. If you have any updated news about construction spending or want to share with Builders Site Protection the building climate in your town, post a comment!

IBS 2013 a Great Success for Builders Site Protection!

Builders Site Protection is pleased to report that the 2013 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV was a complete success. Our surface protection products were a hit! Builders from all across the country were especially drawn to our unique and innovative products that we designed and brought to market ourselves; products such as Protecta-Foam™ Millwork Protection, Toilet Sheath™, and our UV Resistant Threshold Tape. Thanks so much to those of our customers who stopped by our booth to say hello - it was wonderful seeing you all!

Builders Site Protection will be a Featured Exhibitor at the 2013 International Builders Show

Builders Site Protection will be an exhibitor at the 2013 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV from January 22-24th. Pat and Heather will be displaying new surface protection products as well as old favorites, including Door Guard™, Toilet Sheath™, Protecta-Foam™ cabinet protection, and much more. Builders Site Protection will also provide interested parties with information about the EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and will have a Lead Ready™ containment kit on hand to discuss the surface protection products necessary to meet the Rule.

Builders Site Protection will be located in the North Hall at Booth N1476. If you plan on attending the IBS Show, come by the booth to visit! If you are interested in attending the IBS Show email us at sales@buildsitepro.com for a FREE pass.

For more information about the International Builders Show check out our latest press release!
Builders Site Protection to Feature New Surface Protection Products at the 2013 International Builders Show

Construction Industry Forecast for 2013: Slow Growth Continues

The Construction Industry Forecast for 2013 is showing some slow improvement but infers that unpredictable funding for construction projects will slow growth. The report indicated that total US construction starts for 2013 will rise 6%, just slightly higher than the 5% increase of 2012.

Much like 2012, public works projects will struggle from a lack of funding. Housing and non-residential building will make up the vast majority of 2013 construction starts. Good news for residential builders; the housing industry has the most construction starts scheduled this year and has been steadily improving over the past several months. The McGraw Hill 2013 Construction Forecast predicts a 20-25% rise over 2012 numbers.

Builders Site Protection would like to wish our customers the very best for the new year. Let us know if you have a residential projects that may need surface protection.