Great article from Jason Spangler of Concreteconstruction.net that talks about 3 key lessons about moisture in concrete floors.
1.) Why the in-situ relative humidity (RH) test is so much more accurate than any surface-based test.
2.) Why old slabs may need an investigation into whether a vapor barrier was installed and how to go about doing this.
3.) The pros and cons related to the use of concrete treatments or other miti-gation options.
Read more at the link below!
Shireman Construction will be serving as Construction Manager for West Clark Community Schools Project. The Project consist of renovations and upgrades to Borden, Sliver Creek, and Henryville Schools. The project is currently in the design stage.
The structure steel skeleton is being erected on site at Element Elite in Sellersburg, Indiana. The siding, roof, and masonry walls are next in line. All progressing well and quality remains high.
Progress Continues despite record rainfall. The utilities have been extended to the building and connected. Exterior concrete is being completed. We will be placing topsoil around the site and start asphalt paving in about 2 weeks. Exterior building painting is nearing completion. Office area drywall is about 60% complete, overhead warehouse crane has been installed. Exterior glass should complete in about 2 weeks. Electrical and Mechanical work continues.
Last Wednesday, The Town of Corydon, Advantix Development Corporation, and Shireman Construction celebrated the ribbon cutting and Grand Opening of The Corydon School Senior Lofts. Shireman Construction is proud to deliver another project on time and on budget! This project required the renovation of the old school building and new construction of another building just north of the old school building. The Corydon Senior Lofts provide senior living with 45 apartments in downtown Corydon, Indiana.
In spite of world record breaking rainfall, Rock Creek Community Academy continues to make progress. The Roof Top units are in place, the roof, walls and insulation are finished. Drywall has started and continues forward. All trades are progressing.
Shireman was hired as the Construction Manager over the Lanesville Schools Renovations. Lanesville schools will receive an upgrade to different areas of its buildings. Major improvements include: Flooring, bathroom work, storage, and ceiling title replacement. Numerous other improvements are listed for completion within the base bid as well. Bids for the project are due by 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2017.
Work continues to progress on the new facility for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrison-Crawford Counties in Corydon.
Are you unsure what the difference is between a performance bond and payment bond? Let us give you some helpful tips and info to help you out on your next construction project.
What is a Performance Bond?
Briefly, this is a legal document supplied by the insurance company guaranteeing that a contractor will finish the construction project in accordance with the contract documents. The insurance company charges a premium to supply this guarantee Bond. It is important to note that this PERFORMANCE BOND does NOT guarantee the payment of all invoices, it merely guarantees the project will...
In this year’s edition of “This is Harrison County” magazine, Jeff Shireman the Chair of Harrison County Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the public about growing your business in Harrison County, Indiana! The magazine is full of information on what’s going on in Harrison County.
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