Surface Protection Expert Heather Checks Out Construction and Renovation Projects in Europe

You think your construction project is taking a long time? The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain has been under construction for over 120 years! Surface Protection Expert Heather just returned from a European vacation and noticed that construction and renovation projects there often take decades or even longer to complete. Renovation projects for structures of historical significance such as Il Duomo in Florence, Italy, and Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City are constantly being renovated, cleaned, and reinforced. In such projects as these, builders are careful to use surface protection and dust control measures. Surface protection prevents damage to fragile, antiquated buildings and dust control protects interior artwork from being covered in grime. Dust control also prevents the droves of tourists from inhaling potentially toxic dust!

What do you think are some of the biggest differences between construction projects in the USA and in Europe? Feel free to comment!

New Small Rolls of Fire-Resistant Plastic Sheeting Now Available

Builders Site Protection is happy to announce that we are now offering smaller more conveniently sized rolls of Fire Resistant Plastic Sheeting. The new rolls are 10 feet wide x 100 feet long and is certified as flame-resistant by the California State Fire Marshall registration #F-32500. Fire Resistant Plastic Sheeting is perfect for hospital renovation projects, healthcare facilities, and other projects that require the use of flame-resistant protection. Use with a ZipWall Four Pack Plus kit to create a dust barrier which prevents dust and debris from being spread beyond the sealed area.

FREE SHIPPING FOR WEBSITE LAUNCH!

After over a month and a half of hard work Builders Site Protection has launched the brand new website! Located at www.buildsitepro.com (the same web address as before), the website features an easier navigation system, more accurate shipping estimates, and the option to create an account so you don't have to enter your information again and again. For a limited time, we are offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders! As always, Builders Site Protection ships out orders on the same business day or first thing the following day.

In addition to free shipping, we are offering some fantastic website specials that heavily discount some of our most popular items! Products like Toilet Sheath™ toilet protection, Top Guard™ heavy duty floor protection, and 24" x 200 ft. Carpet Film are all on sale now! In addition to these products, our hugely popular Door Guard™ is on special. The Door Guard™ was the first door protection device on the market and remains an eco-friendly favorite with builders across the country.

Call Pat or Heather at (866) 788-6886 if you have any trouble with the new website - we are still working out a few kinks!

Construction Industry Adds 21,000 Jobs in January

More good news for contractors! As the economy slowly comes back from the recession, construction activities across the country are picking up. January saw decreased unemployment numbers and an added 21,000 jobs for construction workers. This brings the industry's total employment to its highest level in two years. Over the past twelve months, construction industry employment has increased by 21%. Builders Site Protection is thrilled that employment and construction projects are on the rise. We look forward to helping builders and contractors meet their upcoming surface protection needs.

Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.3%, Payrolls Jump

Supporting Small Business: Why It's a Smart Move for Contractors to Buy Local Vs Large Box Stores

Surface Protection Expert Heather Ley just had an article published about why it is better for contractors to support small local businesses rather than large box stores when purchasing construction supplies. Although prices can be a bit higher than places like Home Depot or Lowes, nothing beats the customer service of a small, family owned business like Builders Site Protection!

Check out the article at the link below:
Supporting Small Business: Why It's a Smart Move for Contractors to Buy Local Vs Large Box Stores

Cloth vs. Poly Latex Shoe Covers: Which is Best for Your Project?

Builders Site Protection offers two different types of shoe covers; polypropylene (cloth) and poly latex (plastic). Both are made from high-quality, tear-resistant material and prevent the spread of dust on construction sites. As a builder, you want to choose the best product for your job site. So which shoe cover is best for you?

Poly Latex (Plastic): These heavy duty shoe covers are 9 mils thick and reusable. The diamond-pattern non-skid bottom provides superior slip protection to the polypropylene shoe covers. The poly latex booties are water proof so they may be used on wet surfaces. They are more durable than the cloth booties and are tear-resistant.

Polypropylene (Cloth): Cloth shoe covers
are disposable and best for short-term use. They are great for customer service calls and show customers that you care about keeping their home or office dirt-free. Cloth booties are not waterproof, so use them on dry floors. Although they have a slight skid-resistant backing they are not as slip resistant as poly latex shoe covers. Polypropylene shoe covers do not scratch delicate surfaces and are great for soft hardwood floors such as pine.

If you have any further questions about Builders Site Protection's shoe covers, give Pat or Heather a call at 866-788-6886 or email us at sales@buildsitepro.com.

Builders Site Protection Honored as 2011 Waste Reduction Awards Program Winner

Builders Site Protection is proud to announce that we have been distinguished as a winner of CalRecycle's 2011 Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP). WRAP is a program from California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery which encourages businesses to implement policies to reduce waste and divert trash from landfills. Builders Site Protection went to great lengths to increase environmentally-friendly company policies. We diverted thousands of pounds of waste from landfills by reusing supplies and recycling as much as possible. We increased our green product line and encouraged customers to purchase reusable products made from recycled materials such as Doorguard, Edge Pro, and Clean and Safe. CEO Pat Mullen states, “Builders Site Protection is thrilled to be recognized as a low-waste producing company. This year we have further developed our green product lines, increased company recycling, and encouraged our customers in the construction industry to go green. We are proud to serve as an example of a successful green surface protection company.”

For more information visit our website at www.buildsitepro.com