Walking down the sidewalk

Burden of Sidewalk Repair Falls on Denver Residents

In August 2018, the city of Denver’s Neighborhood Sidewalk Repair Program (NSRP) went live, adding weight to the burden of sidewalk repair that already falls on the city’s residents. The program’s mission is to repair the damaged sidewalks that are widespread throughout Denver, utilizing a host of flagstone suppliers and contractors to ... More
Apartment complex

What Does It Take To Be A Great Superintendent?

After the dust of a big pitch settles and a project has been awarded, the construction owner must make the first big decision that will affect every aspect of the project’s progress going forward — who will be the superintendent? It takes more than just book smarts to be an effective superintendent of a construction crew. This person ... More
Foundations

How Do Helical Piers Work?

Our planet gives us everything we need to prosper including the ground under our feet to build our homes and skyscrapers. Our world is a big place, and what’s under your feet in one area could be different than what’s under your feet in another. Not all dirt underneath is suitable to build on but we’re humans, we figured a way around ... More
Mudjacking Denver

What the Heck is Mudjacking?

The concrete around your home plays a critical role in keeping your house up to code and safe. Your foundation, front sidewalk, and driveway are all likely constructed from concrete. The concrete provides a solid surface for you, your home, and car to sit on, so it’s very important that is stays in good repair and level. There are elements ... More
denver-handyman

What is Residential Construction?

In the world of private construction, there are two main categories. Commercial, and residential construction. Some differences should immediately jump out at you, commercial construction is construction where people work, and residential construction is where people live, right? This is true, but there is more to it than that. Let’s look ... More