Virtually every economic sector is still feeling the effects of the global pandemic—in many industries, the aftershocks of the challenging year are expected to continue for years to come. The construction industry in particular continues to experience volatility, especially when it comes to cost. Construction material prices are rising steeply due to a whole host...
Learn MoreThe housing industry may be constantly evolving, but certain traditional practices haven’t always kept up with the times. What used to be a reliable rule of thumb may have become antiquated in the current landscape. Read on to learn more about one such example, with regards to the three-bid rule for home building in central...
Learn MoreThe process of building a custom home may involve many terms and concepts that are unfamiliar to you. One possible example is a pre-construction service agreement. If you’ve never heard of this type of agreement before, read on to learn what a pre-construction service agreement is before starting your project in central Pennsylvania. Components of...
Learn MoreSustainability continues to be a major focus of just about every new construction project in both the residential and commercial sectors in Pennsylvania. Here are a few examples of some specific innovations with green living to be aware of. Buildings designed to produce net zero energy A net zero energy building is one that creates...
Learn MoreWith the economy poised to make a big comeback in 2021 as businesses around the world reopen and the COVID-19 pandemic begins to fade away, many types of businesses are carefully analyzing market trends and what they can expect their field to look like for the rest of the year and beyond. The construction field...
Learn MoreAs a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly heard of ADA requirements for public buildings. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that certain buildings must have certain accessibility features, so people with disabilities can safely navigate them. ADA compliance in Pennsylvania is important not only to ensure that your patrons can use your building or access...
Learn MoreWhen you think of a commercial construction crew, do you picture a company that simply builds a structure from the ground up? Let’s hope not! Commercial construction services in Pennsylvania provide much more than the manpower and machinery to construct a commercial building. This post will cover all of the services we offer at WSL...
Learn MoreIf you’re thinking about building or refreshing your existing commercial building, you need to be aware of the ADA commercial building requirements in Pennsylvania. As you may know, failing to comply with ADA requirements can come with astronomical fines: up to $75,000 for a first offense and up to $150,000 for second or subsequent offenses....
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