Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Amazing Photos of the Men Who Built the SF Bay Bridge


Joseph A. Blum, a retired boilermaker, spent 15 years photographing the construction of the new San Francisco Bay Bridge and the men who built it. In his photos, Blum manages to capture the dangerous work along with rare and incredible photos of the bay. Blum stated that it was his great respect for blue-collar workers that inspired him to take on the project.  Check out the video above to learn more!

Photographer Focuses Lens on Bay Bridge Builders in New Exhibit

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

How To Effectively Compare Bids for Remodels and Custom Home Projects

Builders Site Protection has published a new article!  How Homeowners can Accurately Compare Bids on Custom Home Construction and Remodeling is a how-to article written by Pat Mullen, President of Builders Site Protection.  Homeowners are often told to get at least three bids before beginning a remodeling project or building a custom home.  These bids are only useful, however, if homeowners know exactly what steps to take, which questions to ask, and which companies to approach for the best rates and workmanship.  To learn more about comparing bids check out our article at the following link!

 How Homeowners can Accurately Compare Bids on Custom Home Construction and Remodeling

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Do You Need to Winterize Your Job Site? Builders Site Protection Can Help!

Brrrrrrr!  With below freezing temperatures sweeping the nation, many builders are trying to figure out the best way to winterize their job sites. Winterizing is the process of stabilizing a construction site by maintaining the sites integrity in regards to precipitation, erosion, and sediment instability. There are several ways that Builders Site Protection can help you protect your job site from the current blast of icy winter weather. Builders Site Protection is a supplier of erosion control products that will ensure soil stability through the stormy winter weather.  Heavy duty plastic sheeting can be used to protect entrances and unfinished structures from damage by precipitation.  Shoe covers and sticky mats can provide interior protection for flooring from wet, muddy work boots.  If you have any questions about how Builders Site Protection can help you through the winter give us a call at 866-788-6886 or email sales@buildsitepro.com.  Stay warm!