Commercial construction companies are the ones that build the places where we work, reside, and shop. But, these days, their role extends beyond just erecting buildings. A commercial construction company bears significant social responsibilities to consider the impact of their work on the environment, the community, and the people who work for them. Below are some of the statistics that highlight this: A recent Dodge Data & Analytics study found that construction and demolition waste accounted for roughly 60% of municipal solid waste in the United States in 2020. [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico:  DUB-L-EE Construction, the fastest-growing commercial construction and utility contractor in the state of New Mexico, is streamlining and modernizing its estimating and project management processes.  The company recently put money into HCSS’s HeavyBid software and is also on the verge of investing in HCSS’s HeavyJob software.  Both platforms are designed to increase efficiency, organization, and convenience and will greatly benefit DUB-L-EE’s team members, administration, and clients alike.   DUB-L-EE Construction was founded in 2012 by the father-son team, Eddie W. Saiz (Sr.) and Eddie J. Saiz (Jr.).  [...]

Commercial construction projects are incredibly complex. Architects, construction crews, plumbers, electricians, heavy equipment operators, and other key players are all involved in the process. Their work needs to be coordinated to complete the project on time and on budget, all while keeping everyone safe. Commercial construction management is the key to coordinating all of these moving pieces and ensuring your construction project is completed to the satisfaction of all stakeholders—on time and on budget.  What Is Commercial Construction Management? Commercial construction management is a discipline that seeks to make [...]

Construction is always changing, and modular buildings are at the forefront of new construction techniques. A modular building is made up of parts that are fabricated in a factory, then shipped to the construction site. We believe commercial modular buildings will have a significant impact on construction in Albuquerque and New Mexico. Here’s everything you need to know:  How Modular Construction Works Modular construction is a type of construction where most of the components (called “modules”) for a building are constructed off-site in factories, then delivered and assembled on-site. [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico:  At DUB-L-EE Construction, located at 98 Highway 66 E., employees will soon be saying goodbye to paper check stubs, policy books, safety manuals, and more.  Financially, environmentally, and efficiency-wise, it’s a move that the company sees as an all-around win.   Established in the spring of 2012, DUB-L-EE is a father-son success story.  Starting from scratch, Eddie W. Saiz (Sr.) and Eddie J. Saiz (Jr.) have built DUB-L-EE into a thriving commercial construction and utility company over the course of the past decade.  The company is currently [...]

Commercial construction loans are common in the industry. They’re a type of business loan that helps your company cover costs during a renovation or construction project. You can use a commercial construction loan to acquire land, buy materials for the project, and/or pay your construction crew.  Obtaining a commercial construction loan can make things much more manageable during a build. Why? Because most commercial lenders accept interest-only payments during a construction job. These loans can also help you manage the increasing costs associated once the build is complete.  But [...]

Commercial construction has a significant impact on carbon emissions and can pollute the air and waterways. Our industry can do better. In this article, we’ll cover the negative impacts of construction. We don’t point out problems without providing solutions, though. Once you know how construction can impact the environment, we’ll take you through a number of methods that you can use (and that we’ve used) to make construction projects greener and more sustainable. There’s a lot to cover—let’s build our knowledge:  The negative impacts of construction The built environment [...]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM: Dub-L-EE Construction, an Albuquerque-based commercial contracting, plumbing, and remodeling company, is preparing to host its annual Safety Day. During this event, the entire company gathers to learn more about safe practices in the construction industry. Safety is always a priority in the commercial construction industry. Unsafe working conditions or hazardous practices can lead to bodily injury, customer dissatisfaction, and harm to a company’s reputation. Workplaces can avoid accidents and prevent dangerous issues through better training and education.  Safe work is an ongoing process in the construction industry [...]

With all the high-rises and tall buildings around us, you have to stop and wonder how they got that high. At one point or another, you’ve seen scaffolds erected on construction sites during a build. While many people are used to seeing the traditional scaffolding used to aid workers on a construction job, there are different types of scaffolds for specific purposes.  But how do you differentiate between other scaffolding types? Let’s have a look:  What Is a Scaffold? First, let’s go over what a scaffold is. According to [...]