The speed of technological advancement in the 21st century has impacted every industry, and construction is no different. As the world becomes more digitally interconnected, industries find new and exciting ways to utilize technology to improve people’s everyday...
Blog Posts
Tech Tuesday: The Intricacies of Headwalls in Hospitals 🏥🔧
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, we’re diving into the complex world of hospital headwalls—a crucial component in patient care areas. We spoke with Clovis Van Ness, our ASHE/ICRA Certified, Health Care Construction Certified General Superintendent, to learn more about...
How Scott-Long Construction Uses Autodesk to Keep Projects on Track and Everybody on the Same Page
To keep promises and preserve timelines and budgets, commercial construction project communication and documentation have to be as solid as your design documents (as we know, even the perfect plan changes in real life, so that's when collaborative flexibility and...
Tech Tuesday: System Scaffold Reshoring To Rejuvenate NewCity Church Renovation
Scott-Long Construction has recently broken ground on a new renovation project for NewCity Church in Vienna, Virginia, where we will be transforming a portion of a three-story office building to create a large worship space for NewCity Church’s growing congregation. A...
Back-Ventilated Rainscreens Offer a Sustainable Solution to Weather Protection for Washington DC Metro Buildings
A properly installed, ventilated rainscreen allows air circulation and water drainage between the exterior of a commercial building and the weather-resistant barrier underneath, promoting weather protection, thermal advantages, and mold prevention. Any commercial...
Retail Construction in 2024: Building to the Needs of Retail Niches Creates Wins for All Stakeholders
Construction leaders in charge of getting retail properties ready to serve customers have to quickly master a lot of unique variables at speed—and listen carefully to how the client talks about the building's purpose. Proper planning, budget protection, and building...
Adaptive Reuse Turns the Forgotten and Obsolete into Community Assets
Redeveloping neglected areas with historic value can be a boon for a community. Effective adaptive reuse requires a respectful eye for the past, a creative view of the future, and intense collaboration between developers and communities. Public-private partnerships...
Ensuring Safety and Efficiency: The Vital Role of Skilled Commercial Construction in Hospitals
For you, hospitals transcend mere structures; they represent intricate environments where the utmost standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency are not only anticipated but also indispensable. This underscores the need for your engagement with a capable...
The Future of Hospital Construction in 2024: Embracing Technological Innovations
As we look forward to 2024, the hospital construction industry stands at the forefront of a technological revolution, reshaping the landscape of healthcare infrastructure. Let’s delve into how emerging technologies are not just altering, but fundamentally enhancing...
Construction Company Selection Made Easy: 10 Steps to Ensure Your Project’s Success
Hiring the right commercial construction company is essential to the success of your project. The following steps will help you find and hire the most suitable commercial construction company for your needs: Define Your Project Scope Clearly outline the scope,...