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Safety tips for working construction during the winter
Working construction during winter can be hazardous at best and downright dangerous in worst case scenarios. While snow and ice aren’t constantly present in Arkansas all winter long, these conditions are likely to be present at least once if not several times during...
Construction careers we offer
We here at Redstone provide heavy construction services in a safe and efficient environment, and we want our employees to thrive while providing needed services to our community. We look for teammates who aren’t afraid to work hard, speak up, and step up. At Redstone,...
How road maintenance is crucial for vehicle safety
Road maintenance is crucial for vehicle safety in that it ensures that roads are safe for vehicles to drive on, before flaws cause major issues for motorists. If a road is not properly maintained and initial problems are allowed to degrade to the point of becoming...
Types of Equipment Used in Construction
Heavy equipment is pretty much synonymous with the construction industry for most people. Big yellow machines are a clear indication that some kind of major construction project is currently happening! But people outside of the industry probably don’t really know what...
4 Essential Skills for an Awesome Construction Career
Over the past several years, the number of young people pursuing careers in the trades has decreased. Less and less people are seeking trade jobs out of high school, instead deciding to attend colleges. Of course there’s nothing wrong with seeking a desk job, but...
Types of Wood We Use in Construction
Wood is far from being the only material used during construction projects, but it certainly plays a very important role in the process. If you’ve ever seen a home under construction, you’ve probably seen the framing process– in which the general structure of the...
Managing a Construction Project
A construction project can be a fairly complicated thing, with lots of moving parts that must be carefully maintained to keep everything moving along at the pace the client expects. Without motivation and attention to detail, a project has the potential to get majorly...
Misconceptions About Working in Construction
The construction industry is a field of work that tends to be misunderstood or underestimated. As a result, construction companies across the United States have spent the past few years dealing with labor shortages. The good news about that? There are plenty of job...
Employment Opportunities We Offer
When you picture working in the construction industry, you probably imagine hard hats, fluorescent vests, and a muddy construction site that’s on its way to becoming a building. If you’re not familiar with the industry, your conception of what it’s like might stop...
Why is Erosion Control Important?
Erosion is when rocks and soil get washed away by weather events like rain, wind, or snow. Erosion leads to sedimentation - this is when those rocks and soil settle in new locations they aren’t needed (for example, the bottom of a storm drain). Erosion and...