Installing Solar Panels on a Home: A Guide for Aspiring Solar Contractors
The shift towards sustainable and renewable energy sources is undeniable, with solar power leading the way. As a contractor in the construction industry, understanding the intricacies of installing solar panels on homes is not just beneficial—it’s becoming...
Bridges Over Troubled Water – How Waterway Bridges are Built, How They Fail
At this moment, with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Boston having collapsed after being rammed by a container ship, bridges are on everybody’s minds. We don’t know any more than you about what happened there (at least at the time of this writing)....
A Construction Worker’s Guide to the Pythagorean Theorem
It’s no secret that construction involves a lot of math. There are various formulas you will use throughout your career, but none are more important than the Pythagorean theorem – one of the true giants of the construction world. Now, before you flash back...
Percent of Fall Calculator
Enter the highest invert in feet, the lowest invert in feet, and the length of the pipe in feet. The inputs will accept decimals. Highest Invert (in feet): Lowest Invert (in feet): Length of Pipe (in feet): Calculate Details: The “Percent of Fall” is a...