Wednesday 21 November 2012

Construction Services San Jose


Platinum Builders of San Jose is a leading construction management company which provides all manner of construction services in the Bay Area. Over the two and a half decades since the company was founded it has completed and delivered a wide variety of commercial construction projects, which include shopping malls, schools, hospitals and office buildings to name a few. One of its specialties is tenant improvement construction projects in the medical, retail, office and restaurant sector.

The company’s project management team is highly qualified and comprises of experts in different related disciplines. Using their expertise they have implemented tenant improvements in all kinds of interior and exterior construction running into literally thousands of square feet.

When Platinum Builders undertakes a project it takes care of, and assumes responsibility for all facets of the exercise from engineering design through construction to delivery. Cost and the delivery date are two defining parameters which guide their projects and on which there is no compromise. So when an owner entrusts a project to this company he is assured of a delivery on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

For more details click on http://www.tenantimprovementspecialists.com/

Sunday 18 November 2012

Improvements in Construction Methods and Equipment


Construction equipment is designed to facilitate the movement and assembling of materials. Construction methods are there to streamline the flow of the project, minimizing on resources, (not at the cost of quality), and to meet a delivery schedule. Today’s construction methodologies place increasing emphasis on movement of larger components or on moving them more swiftly with increased accuracy and reliability. Of fairly recent origin there have been incremental improvements in conventional construction practices like slipforming, or the application of moving form for concrete pouring. Heavy equipment like conveyors, cranes and earth movers, normally associated with construction sites, continue to become ever more efficient. Specific machinery like equipment for laser-guided excavation, laser- based survey and tunneling are witnessing dramatic improvements. All improvements in equipment and methods are focused on quicker, more remunerative and smoother construction processes.

A company that’s on the cutting edge of construction technology both in terms of  methods and equipment is Platinum Builders of San Jose. With over two and a half decades of construction services in the Bay Area commercial sector this building company has completed and delivered a variety of projects. It prides itself on strict adherence to costs and delivery. For more details about Platinum Builders click on http://

Friday 16 November 2012

Novel ventilation innovations in new constructions



Research efforts in more efficient ventilation systems have thrown up several novel solutions. Some of them are task ventilation, hybrid ventilation and demand control ventilation.


  • Task ventilation seeks to replace whole-building ventilation which personalized, dynamic ventilation, detached from conditioning but delivered straight to the workstation.
  • Hybrid ventilation is a combination of natural and mechanical ventilation system with the goal of reducing the amount of energy needed for air distribution.
  • Demand control explores ways to alter ventilation rates basing them on occupancy and sources of pollutants.


Current R&D projects are focused on improving airflow in commercial buildings,measurement techniques in ventilation measuring filter efficiency and airflow in ducts, and in developing more efficient techniques in air cleaning using photocatalytic oxidation and ultra-violet radiation techniques.

Platinum Builders of San Jose is a construction management company which specializes in commercial building complexes. It is well established in the Bay Area, being over 25 years in construction, because of its expertise in design-build techniques and application of the finest principles of construction management. Click on http://www.bayareacommercialbuilders.com/ to know more about this company and its areas of specialization.

Wednesday 14 November 2012

Energy efficient technologies in Indoor Air Quality


The Building Technologies Program (BTP) encourages and promotes energy efficient technologies which strive to dramatically reduce energy consumption and waste in residential and commercial complexes.

Indoor air quality is one of the prime areas of focus. Poor indoor air quality is caused by indoor and outdoor pollutants in and near buildings, transport pollution absorbed by ventilation systems, and emissions from construction materials among others. Poor indoor quality is detrimental to health and reduces productivity of occupants, even in their own homes.

As windows become more efficient leading to closer building envelopes, the need for efficient ventilation arises. Increased and better ventilation leads to improved air quality

but at the penalty of increased energy. To illustrate, fresh hot air drawn in from outside needs to be dehumidified and cooled before being let into the system, all of which consumes energy.

Platinum Builders of San Jose is at the forefront of technological developments leading to increased efficiency in commercial buildings. This Bay Area construction company specializes in all facets of commercial construction, which it has done for over 25 years. To know more about its varied construction-related services click on www.platinumbuildersinc.com.

Monday 29 October 2012

Why is Time Management So Critical in Construction?


There are many reasons why time management is critical in construction, but arguably one of the most important is the control of salary costs.Skilled workers are paid on an hourly basis so the clock keeps ticking even if they are idle.

Another good reason is that various items of work are done by different groups and scheduled to interlock. If time is not properly managed and a section of work runs behind schedule then it has a cascading effect on the project as a whole.

Many items of work are outsourced for which the construction management company will enter into contracts. Any delay could result in payment for breach of contract.

Similarly if the whole project is delayed the management company will be held responsible and in all probability will have to pay a penalty for delayed delivery.

Time management is a critical business which has to be carefully scheduled before commencement of a project. It requires considerable experience to be effective. Good time management helps to deliver projects on schedule which enhances a company’s reputation.

Platinum Builders San Jose is a construction management company which has successfully delivered several prestigious Bay Area commercial construction projects. Much of the success of this contracting company can be attributed to excellent time management. For details about the company log on to http://www.californiabuilders.us/.

Saturday 27 October 2012

Construction Management


Construction management is the science of building and delivering a construction project in a financially viable manner, focusing on total planning coordination and control from inception till handing over. The project must meet the client’s specifications and needs, and the end product should be functional conforming to definite standards.

Construction management is a specialized field applied to commercial building and multi-unit residential projects but generally not to single-family homes. A construction management company that is in charge of the project is solely responsible and answerable to the project owner or developer.

Much of the work as the project progresses will be outsourced to other contractors but the responsibility for execution to the required standard and quality vests with the construction management company in charge. The company is also accountable for project cost. It might employ personnel with varied technical skills like architects, project managers and site superintendents to complete the project, but the objective is to deliver on schedule,to the required standard and within budgeted cost.

Platinum Builders San Jose is a construction management company with design-build expertise honed over 25 years. In the years it has served the community, the company has built and delivered some of the most prestigious commercial construction projects in the Bay Area.

To know more about Platinum Builders and its sustainable construction philosophy log on to
http://www.bayareacontractors.biz/.

Friday 26 October 2012

Green Materials


An intrinsic part of sustainable construction is the use of green materials. The primary selection is using materials derived from renewable resources, and materials which can be effectively recycled for reuse.

When it comes to lumber, green lumber certified by the U.S. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the preferred choice. Green lumber is harvested from sustainably managed forests where trees are selectively chosen for felling causing the least impact to the area’s flora, fauna and biodiversity.

Other materials used are those which improve the building efficiency like a variety of plastics for insulation. While plastic is technically not a ‘green’ material it generally consumes less energy to produce than many other insulation materials.

Sustainable construction encourages the use of locally available materials which save money; reduce energy for transportation and minimizes pollution.

Platinum Builders of San Jose is a construction management company which is totally committed to sustainable construction. This socially-responsible commercial construction contracting firm believes it is the inherent responsibility of every builder to preserve the planet for future generations.

If you are an environmentally-aware citizen and would like your next building project to be constructed in a sustainable manner, contact Platinum Builders at 408.456.0300. To know more of this construction company log on to http://www.bayareacommercialbuilders.com/.