December 16, 2020
Technology Highlight of the Month | Drones in Construction
The use of drones in construction has revolutionized the building industry. Learn how ACI uses a construction drone for roof inspections and other tasks. TRANSCRIPT: Hi, I’m George Ray with Associated Contractors, here today because construction is always getting a bad rap about not utilizing technology; we like to do things the way we’ve always…
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June 17, 2020
The Design Part of Design Build [Video]
ACI has always strived to be at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry. This includes new ways of organizing projects. Today, we are sitting down with George Ray, President and Owner of ACI, to talk about a more in-depth understanding of their streamlined design-build process. *Remarks have been edited for clarity* “Design-build is…
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June 10, 2020
What Are the Differences Between Industrial, Medical, and Institutional Construction? [Video]
Different industries have different requirements for the buildings they use. Commercial construction projects, for example, will be very different from medical construction and design projects. To understand the differences between industrial, medical, and institutional construction projects, we sat down with George Ray, President and Owner of ACI, and discussed the differences between commercial construction and…
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May 26, 2020
What does COVID-19 Mean for your Construction Project? [Video]
The current Pennsylvania COVID-19 crisis has left many businesses in a lurch. Some have had to shut down completely, others have been allowed to resume business operations under certain safety procedures. On May 1, 2020, construction companies joined other industries in reopening. Today we are joined by George Ray, President and Owner of Associated Contractors…
February 26, 2020
Expansion: Where to begin?
Expansion becomes a necessity when the daily business operations are too crowded and inhibited by the space in which the business occupies. Over time, your business may have increased needs, added multiples of equipment to handle product demand, overflowing storage space, and lack of parking for employees and customers. This poses a problem, with a…
January 22, 2020
Expansion Planning Checklist Part 5: How to Manage and Stay in Business During Expansion
Simply running a small business is a hefty task. Moreso, running it well and in a profitable manner is a huge feat. Adding in anything extra may seem like an overwhelming task, especially something like remodeling, adding on or building a new facility. Renovating or expanding your business is a sure sign of positive growth…
January 15, 2020
Winter Storms and Your Business
With winter upon us here in northwestern PA, we know that with the winter season comes heavy snowstorms, blowing and drifting snow, treacherous ice and frigid winds. These conditions create hazards when it comes to excessive weight to a building structure. These wintery conditions can also cause structural and/or cosmetic damage, as well as create…