The Chamberlin Man's blog

Wursthalle in New Braunfels, Texas, is the main event center for Wurstfest. From humble beginnings as a one-day affair, it has grown into an annual 10-day festival commemorating German culture. Wurstfest is a non-profit corporation designed to promote local commerce, especially through tourism, and preserve the community’s heritage. It provides a vehicle for local civic organizations to raise large amounts of money for a wide variety of community projects. [node:read-more:link]

Horrific fires involving the exterior walls of high-rise buildings have fueled debate over how to best mitigate rapid-fire progression on building exteriors. These fires represent a global challenge that begs for a solution. [node:read-more:link]

The Oklahoma roofing crew working on the Claremont Elementary project has kept safety as a primary focus on the jobsite. The scope includes installing TPO membrane roofing, expansion joints and sheet metal and trim. [node:read-more:link]

What a year. Though it has been tough, scary and unpredictable, Chamberlin has been able to continue building as an essential business which we are immensely grateful for. It’s been a wild ride, and as the year comes to an end we want to take some time to celebrate the high notes. Join us in looking back at the good times for a little holiday cheer in our Year in Review video.

We hope you have high notes to celebrate this season as well, no matter how big or small. We wish you and yours the happiest holidays, and may your Zoom calls be merry and bright. [node:read-more:link]

Laser scanning and 3D modeling can lower risk in commercial construction projects by providing accurate as-built drawings. The technology can also illuminate discrepancies early on in the schedule before they turn into change orders, which results in multiple benefits for the project team and owner. [node:read-more:link]

We’re back with more practical ways to improve your mental health. The holidays can bring additional stress on top of what has already been a pretty taxing year. Read below for some techniques to help you counterbalance and stay centered. [node:read-more:link]

It’s important to take care of yourself and get the most from life, but sometimes this can be challenging. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t need to cost a fortune or take up loads of time. [node:read-more:link]

The best way to avoid danger from self-propelled units, such as cranes, dozers and trucks, is to keep your eyes open and stay out of the way. The operator does his best to not cause any accidents but with all the commotion on the construction site, it can become a challenge. [node:read-more:link]

Trammell Crow Center in Dallas, Texas, is a mixed-used destination encompassing a nine-level parking garage, 34,000 square feet of retail space, a 9,000-square-foot conference center and a 400-unit high-rise tower comprised of office space.  [node:read-more:link]

Many worksite injuries are caused by accidents involving ladders that are not placed or used safely. Following these safety guidelines can help prevent ladder accidents. Before using any ladder check its condition. [node:read-more:link]