Between 2010 and 2020, the number of warehouses in the U.S. climbed 26.6%. And, in the effort to keep spending low and ROI high, many business owners are opting for more cost-effective business materials. Today, many … Read More
Flatwork Explained: Your Guide to Concrete Flatwork, Applications, and What to Expect
Concrete is one of the most popular man-made construction materials on the planet, with about ten billion tons poured each year. But while it’s the base material for structures like bridges, dams, parking garages, and traditional warehouses, … Read More
How to Understand a Construction Schedule of Values
Commercial construction projects are multi-million dollar investments that, understandably, send mounds of paperwork to your company’s financial department. Bidding documents. Blueprints and architectural drawings. Work orders and construction contracts. But to construction industry outsiders, one … Read More
FMP’s Commercial Construction Glossary
As your commercial construction project transitions from an empty dirt lot to a fully functional building, one thing will become quite clear: There’s a lot of confusing jargon! Those weekly chats with your project management … Read More
Steel Versus Red Iron Buildings: Which Material is Best for Your Project?
The metal building craze is taking the commercial world by storm. Steel buildings, in particular, are slowly becoming the number-one alternative to traditional wooden structures. Their weather-resilient, eco-friendly, and sustainable traits make steel buildings incredible … Read More
Custom vs. Standard Metal Structures
Metal structures are far from a “new” construction trend. In fact, the first-ever metal building dates back to 1796, a last-ditch effort for a British cotton industry desperate to prevent mill fires. But today, major … Read More
What to Look for in Commercial Construction
Do you know what to look for in commercial construction? What does quality construction look like? Where are the best places to find skilled contractors? If you want to know the answers, you’re in the … Read More
9 Things to Know About Metal Buildings
Custom metal buildings are among the hottest trends in the construction industry, with revenue expected to increase a startling 33% from 2012 by 2022. But what is it about these steel-framed, industrial-looking buildings that’s captivating the attention … Read More
Using a Steel Building as a Brewery, Winery or Distillery.
Many people have the misconception that a pre-engineered steel building is nothing more than a box for storage of RVs, cars and other heavy equipment. Pre-engineered steel is becoming a much more popular option for … Read More
Building Color Guide
Coatings Metal building coatings are specialized mixtures of different ingredients that provide superior resistance to chalking, fading, chipping and cracking during the lifetime of the structure. When choosing the right type of finish for your … Read More