When you hire commercial construction contractors to work on your next project, you’ll be getting a huge team of people, and it takes a skilled construction manager to keep them all on target.  The construction manager can make or break a project, and you want to look for contractors who have great managers if you want […]

Construction can sometimes be a conservative business, because of how important it is to maintain safety.  Contractors typically don’t gamble on unproven technology, not when lives and property are on the line.  Still, sometimes new advances mean that commercial construction contractors in Savannah, GA, need to update their processes—and mobile technology is a great example […]

If there’s one thing that commercial concrete contractors are fanatical about, it is properly preparing a site for concrete.  Concrete is only as strong as the base it is poured on, and if a concrete structure fails, it is almost without a doubt because of poor site.  One way to tell that you’ve hired a […]

With more than thirty years experience providing commercial construction contracting in and around Savannah, GA, we are periodically asked what the difference is between a Construction Manager and a Civil Engineer. While there can be some overlap in their respective roles, they perform two distinct functions. Here’s a quick rundown of the differences between construction […]

In every general contracting construction project, every role on the team is important , but when it comes to day-to-day operations, no one is more important than the Construction Project Manager (CPM).  The CPM is responsible for a wide range of tasks during a construction project, and the job demands a seasoned, well-trained, highly skilled, […]

In our work as general contractors in Savannah, GA, we find that a lot of people, especially newcomers to construction, tend to be uncertain about the differences between general contractors and construction managers.  While there can be some overlap in job roles, the two are distinct and should be treated as such. So, here is […]

Many construction contractors across Savannah, GA are now choosing reinforced concrete as one of their preferred materials for their construction work. To help explain the reasoning behind the popularity of reinforced concrete, this post examines the material in greater detail. Low-maintenance performance One of the leading benefits of reinforced concrete is that the product is […]

When working with a general contractor on the construction or renovation of your commercial building, it’s important that you not only consider the current needs of your organization but the future of the organization as well. It’s why so many builders are now reviewing the importance of end walls in terms of the scalability and […]

When installing pre-engineered metal buildings on your property, it is essential that you have a thorough understanding of all the specifications that the building must meet before selecting your pre-engineered metal building contractor, particularly in Georgia and South Carolina when the building will be used to house and secure livestock. In this post, we’ll highlight […]

Working with a qualified pre-engineered metal building contractor can help you capitalize on the design flexibility pre-engineered metal buildings offer. But many building owners have limited experience in this area, and so within this latest post, we’ll delve a little further into the design flexibility that pre-engineered buildings provide. Speed of building A leading advantage […]

Commercial construction contractors should be able to provide you with quality work that fits your specifications and budget. But deciding which company offers the best service is not always easy. Our team at Donald Rushing Construction offers decades of experience as one of the leading commercial construction contractors in Savannah, GA. And in our latest […]

Reports tracking commercial and industrial construction activity have shown consistent growth in recent years, with no signs of a slowdown anytime in the near future. These construction projects include everything from government buildings and entertainment complexes to medical buildings, sports complexes, office and educational buildings, among other large-scale construction projects. The need for qualified and […]

One of the things that separates great general contractors in Savannah, GA, from all the rest is their knowledge of how to properly prepare the ground for a concrete pour.  In many ways, ground prep is more important than anything done with the concrete itself.   No matter how good the concrete is, if the ground hasn’t been properly […]

With the ongoing construction boom around the country, there’s also been a boom in contractors.  When hiring for a construction job, you’ll have no shortage of commercial construction contractors who will want to bid for your project.  This can make it surprisingly difficult, sorting through all the offers and trying to figure out which contractors might […]

Successful commercial construction contractors have complex operations, with a large number of workers and pieces of equipment.  Without proper oversight and management, all those individual items and people could have a difficult time coming together to successfully complete a project.  That’s where project managers come in. In many ways, the project manager is one of the […]

A commercial contractor is only as good as their crew!  That might seem obvious, but a lot of contractors tend to cut corners with personnel or have poor hiring practices.  They employ crews that are unreliable or inexperienced to save money and that brings down the quality of every project they undertake. Whether you’re looking to hire […]

At Donald Rushing Construction Company, we sometimes hear builders and remodelers say, “I don’t need to hire a concrete contractor.  It’s just a small job.”  They seem to believe that professional concrete contractors are only for major work, and that something like laying down a small foundation is a job that any contractor can do. […]

When you’re hiring a structural concrete contractor, you are putting a lot of responsibility on their shoulders.  Typically, they create the foundation for the entire project, so the success or failure of your project rests in large part on them. Picking the right contractor, obviously,is of paramount importance—and the selection criteria should include factors other […]

After decades as one of the top commercial construction contractors in Georgia, one starts to hear some of the same questions over and over.  It’s understandable enough—regulations and best practices surrounding construction contracting are complicated.  An expert is needed to sort them out.

Building manufacturing facilities requires an understanding of how to maximize team productivity and ensure resources are used efficiently. Our team at Donald Rushing Construction specializes in the building of manufacturing facilities for a full range of industries. We use our understanding of cost analysis, industrial facility design, and resource management to ensure projects are completed […]