Whether it’s a new apartment building downtown or a mixed-use facility in the suburbs, a lot has to happen before that ceremonial golden shovel is plunged into the earth. While everyone notices the excavators, cranes, and chain-link fences at the site, months and even years went into the planning. It’s all part of the commercial building construction sequence. And while no two construction sites are the same, there are basic principles that go into such endeavors. From finding the land to officially completing the building and final inspection, there are timelines, deadlines, and bottom lines ..read more

Your construction site or manufacturing plant is a busy place. It is important to make sure that things are operating as smoothly as possible – this is critical to ensuring the job gets done on time. Conveyor systems are an essential component of any manufacturing, production, or industrial business. Conveyor solutions create efficient, automated transportation of products and materials. By automating material handling, packaging lines move quicker and with more organization. Custom-designed systems can be made and installed to exact specifications to make the most out of your facility. There ..read more

Falls are one of the most common workplace injuries on industrial or commercial worksites. A fall is not only harmful to the person injured, but it can also cause a major headache for businesses in the way of lost money, manpower, and productivity. Keeping height safety and fall prevention in mind can help minimize workplace accidents and keep your employees safer. In many cases, providing adequate fall protection is required by law. The Occupational Safety and Health Organization requires employers to provide a safe workplace. Employers must provide all of the proper personal protective equip ..read more

U.S. manufacturers pay approximately 25% of all environmental, workplace, economic, and tax-compliance regulation dollars annually, according to the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. While nearly all industries face new regulations, this amounts to over $160 billion that is shouldered by the manufacturing sector. Regulatory compliance can be costly, but its impact may be less severe if manufacturers plan in advance for new standards and regulations. Since compliance is mandatory, executives often find their businesses are in a constant loop of implementation – reacting to th ..read more

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to ensure that all working environments are safe for employees. Once OSHA Construction Standards were established, workplace deaths, injuries, and illnesses were dramatically reduced. The administration continues to work with states to identify safety hazards and health risks, then finds ways to eliminate those to safeguard workplaces. While the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 covers general industry when it comes to overall safety, there are safety standards that are specific to construction work. For example, gen ..read more

Through industrial media blasting, Storee Construction is able to breathe new life into older equipment or machinery. With a variety of media-blasting equipment, we are able to clean off the sides of buildings, remove layer after layer of paint, or clean out chemical residue when refinishing holding tanks. For decades, sandblasting was used to remove old coats of paint, rust, stickers, and other imperfections from steel, aluminum, and other materials. This was done to either bring the original look back to life or to prepare the surface for re-painting or additional protective coatings. It was ..read more

Why is moisture control in buildings so important? Because even little amounts of moisture can cause big problems. Consider a drafty warehouse that is used primarily for holding inventory. Cardboard may be a great way to store or ship products but doesn’t do well in wet conditions. When temperatures reach a certain point, the air becomes saturated with water vapor. This is known as the dew point. This can happen in the atmosphere or when air lands on a cold surface, leaving behind condensation. Not likely inside the home, but entirely possible in a warehouse. The moisture will also affect some ..read more

Storee Construction recently helped Ozarks Technical Community College with the finishing touches on its new Center for Advanced Manufacturing learning facility in Springfield, Missouri. In addition to moving heavy equipment into place for the school, Storee’s connection with the college will give graduates access to potential careers. As with any industry, ensuring a skilled workforce is available to meet the needs of today and tomorrow is a paramount concern. The OTC Center for Advanced Manufacturing will do just that, offering a hands-on learning environment and custom training centers to g ..read more

Fires in industrial, commercial, and manufacturing facilities lead to billions of dollars in losses every year. The majority of these losses come in the form of property damage, loss of inventory, and loss of productivity. But there’s also the loss of life, injuries, medical costs and claims, and settlements. While it would be impossible to keep every workplace fire from occurring, there are steps that can be taken to diminish the damage. Many plants must follow fire codes and regulations designed to keep fires from growing out of control. But there are also steps you can take to keep the fire ..read more

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all buildings that are for public use (such as government buildings, schools, etc.) as well as buildings that serve the public to be accessible to people with disabilities. The most up to standards were released in 2010 and apply to not only new construction but existing buildings as well. Although you may think public accommodation and commercial facilities go hand in hand, many of these guidelines apply to industrial or manufacturing plants, too. However, there are a few exceptions to the law, and they may only apply to certain areas of the ..read more