Loop North News – Loop’s rotting ground floor

(Above) The base of an exterior wall at Hyatt Regency Chicago near intersection of East South Water Street and North Stetson Avenue. Water has flowed down the side of the building, frozen, and expanded, breaking off parts of the wall. Photo by David Sudler. (Click on images to view larger versions.) In the past two […]

A Guide to Machine Control: Benefits & Applications

As a contractor, you know the difficulty of relying on eyesight to level your earthmoving project. For you to build a solid foundation, the ground beneath it has to be adequately compacted and leveled. But from the seat of a dozer or motor grader, it’s not easy to tell if the site is at the […]

WICR Inc. | Balcony Decking | Deck Inspections

With the prominence of indoor-outdoor living, a lot of homeowners are now investing in their own balcony decking. Decks are unique in that they extend living spaces outdoors and provide a place to relax and entertain family and friends. Now, if you’re looking to create your own indoor-outdoor experience, you must learn about the different […]