According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. If you own a small business and are bidding for government contracts, it’s crucial to be confident that you have budgeted correctly and that there will […]
New York City opened the Park Avenue Retail Market under an elevated train station in the East Harlem Neighborhood nearly a century ago to foster economic development and offer an accessible gathering place for engaging the community. After several vendors began offering a variety of goods influenced by Latin American and Caribbean culture, the bustling […]
Handrail Design:Extensions Download as a PDF Figure A. shows handrail installed on a ramp with the extensions extending 12” beyond the nosing of the last stair. Ornamental railing is a form of guardrail. These project photos will illustrate that ornamental railing is fabricated not only to protect, but to add beauty to the environment in […]
Current projections place the level of past due rent across the US at close to $70 Million Dollars. If you have clients that are landlords, share this post with them. Here is a link, by state, to all of the organizations who have received federal housing Emergency Relief Assistance Funding. This list was compiled by […]
The Top 5 Questions to Ask a Railing ManufacturerBefore You Purchase Their Product! Thinking of buying a new railing system for your home or office? All metal railing systems will look similar from a distance. Upon close inspection however, the discerning eye will uncover huge differences in quality between products. Many of the ways manufacturers […]
As concerns for the bottom line and the environment meander their way through our business day, the prospects of an easy answer offer a refreshing spring breeze in an otherwise tension-heated work day. While an easy solution for every aspect of improvement may not be in hand, the promise for both an improved bottom line […]
Modular and prefabricated construction is a growing trend that will change the landscape of the industry. Even a cursory glance reveals a wealth of benefits to off-site manufacture, the role it currently plays within the industry and the effect it may have on current construction processes. In order to create affordable housing, quickly and at […]
