Feb 07, 2012
Recreating a habitat that resembles an animal’s or marine life’s natural environment in zoological and aquarium exhibits is a major task specialty construction companies are faced with. Sustaining that life is another, and more significant, challenge. A deep understanding and respect for the animals is a must to ensure a safe habitat for each animal. Furthermore, each containment facility should be designed to engage visitors, so they can better understand wildlife and the challenges of preservation and conservation. Read More
Jan 31, 2012
Ongoing post construction maintenance of decorative fountains and indoor water features is important, not only to maintain the feature’s beauty and ongoing structural stability, but for health reasons, as well. Any water feature is prone to develop different strains of bacteria that can be very harmful to humans and other living organisms. When designing and building an interior fountain, the opportunities are great for potential diseases because indoor fountains use a closed loop system. The opportunities increase when maintenance groups/operators skip necessary, ongoing maintenance to minimize the use of chemicals to cut costs and reduce unpleasant odors. Without proper maintenance and the installation of water quality control systems, any decorative fountain or water feature could pose a potential hazard to those who come in contact with the structure. Read More
Jan 24, 2012
If you traveled the world, what architectural masterpieces would you remember?
If you visited Paris, you’d remember the Eiffel Tower. New York City would bring memories of the iconic Statue of Liberty. If you went to Dublin, you’d never forget the Spire of Dublin, a stainless steel pin-like monument nearly 400 feet tall.
Even though each of these projects is different, they’re all considered public art, and each project helps create an identity for their surroundings. They also create a source of pride and enjoyment for community residents and their guests. Read More
Jan 17, 2012
The first American amusement park, in the modern sense, was at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago, Illinois. The amusement park was a place with a variety of entertainment attractions, rides and events for people of all walks of life. Unlike a simple city park or playground, the amusement park was much more elaborate, providing attractions meant to cater to children, teenagers and adults.
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Jan 10, 2012
Over the past 30 years, there has been a push to build greener and more environmentally-friendly appliances, vehicles, machinery and structures. Each year, select companies in the specialty construction industry take every effort to build sustainable projects that foster and transform buildings that favor intelligent design, clean energy and healthy materials. Read More
