GroundFORCE Building Systems, LLC

02/25/2025

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11/17/2024

🏭 Industrial Modular Construction: The Future of Manufacturing Facilities

Why leading industries are choosing modular solutions:

📈 Key Advantages:
• Rapid deployment - Get operational faster
• Scalability - Easy to expand as needs grow
• Minimal disruption to existing operations
• Superior quality control
• Built-in compliance with industrial standards
• Reduced site preparation time

💡 Perfect for:
• Manufacturing facilities
• Warehouses
• Data centers
• Industrial processing plants
• Distribution centers

⚡️ Fun fact: Industrial modular buildings can be assembled up to 50% faster than traditional construction methods!

Contact us to learn more about our industrial modular solutions:
📞 (512) 380-5200
📧 [email protected]

11/01/2024

11/01/2024

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the GoliathTech team!

With our sturdy screw piles, even the spookiest creatures can stay firmly anchored!

May your Halloween be filled with thrills and fun! Remember, at GoliathTech, our screw piles support even the wildest ideas!

10/18/2024

10/14/2024

GBA member Jake is renovating a late-1800s house in southeast Michigan (Climate Zone 5A) and he wants to add insulation to the walls. Like many homes built in that era, the structure is balloon-framed, so the stud bays are open from the foundation to the top plates.

Jake’s illustration shows successive layers of previous remodels, including the unusual use of horizontal 1x10s fastened to the interior of the framing, beneath the plaster and lath.

He’s unsure if the 1x10s are structural and whether they should be replaced with sheathing. He’s also debating whether to tackle insulation upgrades from the interior or exterior.

We asked building science expert Jon Harrod, to weigh in. Here’s some of what he shared:

"Although I’m wary of the cost and complexity of an exterior insulation retrofit, in this case, I think it’s the right approach.

How thick should the exterior insulation be? Michigan residential code is based on the 2015 IECC, which requires wood-framed walls in Climate Zone 5A to be insulated to at least R-20 (cavity insulation only) or R-13 + 5 (cavity plus continuous) insulation.

The second criterion can be met with high-density fiberglass or cellulose in the cavity plus 1 in. of extruded polystyrene or polyisocyanurate foam board."

Read Jon’s full set of recommendations: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/insulating-centuries-old-walls

10/10/2024

Bridge dampers are crucial components in bridge engineering for several reasons:

1. Vibration Reduction: They help reduce the vibrations caused by various factors such as wind, traffic loads, and seismic events. This is important because excessive vibrations can lead to structural fatigue and damage over time.

2. Improved Comfort and Safety:By reducing vibrations, bridge dampers improve the comfort and safety of vehicles and pedestrians using the bridge. Reduced vibrations can also enhance the lifespan of bridge components.

3. Seismic Resilience: In areas prone to earthquakes, bridge dampers play a significant role in enhancing the seismic resilience of bridges. They can absorb and dissipate energy during seismic events, helping to prevent catastrophic failure.

4. Cost Savings: While installing bridge dampers adds to the initial construction cost, they can lead to long-term cost savings by extending the lifespan of the bridge and reducing maintenance and repair expenses caused by excessive vibrations.

Overall, bridge dampers are essential for ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and longevity of bridges, especially in areas with high traffic or seismic activity.