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Apr 9
4 min

Progressive Collapse Mitigation: Structural Strategies to Prevent a Lethal Domino Effect

Continuing our introduction to Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection, our estimating team discusses requirements to mitigate progressive collapse.

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Mar 9
4 min

20 Questions with Women in Construction

In honor of Women in Construction Week, we took some time to get to know a few of our female employees a little bit better.

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Hybrid EPC Contracting: An Innovative Approach to Completing Projects More Quickly with Less Risk

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Feb 23
4 min

Hybrid EPC Contracting: An Innovative Approach to Completing Projects More Quickly with Less Risk

At Ross Group, we continue to use all the contracting methods prevalent in our industry while exploring new, pioneering strategies.

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Historic Renovation Spotlight: Restoring Century-Old Stained Glass

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Feb 9
4 min

Historic Renovation Spotlight: Restoring Century-Old Stained Glass

Focusing on historic projects, we are currently restoring the nearly 100-year-old stained glass windows in a Tulsa church.

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A day in the life of a Structural Engineer

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Jan 26
5 min

A day in the life of a Structural Engineer

Well, we can thank a structural engineer for helping design most of the infrastructure and buildings we use and interact with daily.

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Dec 1, 2020
5 min

Safety at 124 Feet

To learn about typical safety requirements for high rises, we spoke with Caleb Lundry, who recently completed a 124 foot tall facility.

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An Intro to Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection: Providing Reasonable Security at a Reasonable Price

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Oct 29, 2020
4 min

An Intro to Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection: Providing Reasonable Security at a Reasonable Price

Ross Group is proud to have the Department of Defense (DoD) as one of our leading clients. We have built dozens of facilities for the DoD...

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A Day in the Life of a Superintendent - Continued!

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Oct 13, 2020
4 min

A Day in the Life of a Superintendent - Continued!

This week, we continue our conversation with Scott and talk about some of the challenges and rewards of working in the field.

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A Day in the Life of a Construction Superintendent

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Oct 6, 2020
4 min

A Day in the Life of a Construction Superintendent

Have you ever considered what it takes to run a construction project? Who manages it? How does the project all come together?

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Sep 22, 2020
3 min

What is "Intern Speed Dating?"

“Intern Speed Dating” is a recruitment tool that Ross Group developed to effectively select and match interns to project teams.

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How has COVID-19 impacted intern recruiting activities?

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Sep 10, 2020
4 min

How has COVID-19 impacted intern recruiting activities?

To learn how construction interns are being recruited this year, we sat down with our HR team to discuss changes in recruiting due to COVID.

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Aug 20, 2020
3 min

Nighttime Concrete Placements

Concrete is the basis we build upon, the foundation of a building. It is one of the things that most contributes to a successful project....

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Safety Guidelines 101 – How Standards Evolve over Time

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Jul 28, 2020
3 min

Safety Guidelines 101 – How Standards Evolve over Time

HSE Specialist Aaron Smith describes how safety guidelines change over time and how they impact the construction industry.

Construction Safety in the Era of COVID-19

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Jul 21, 2020
2 min

Construction Safety in the Era of COVID-19

Through OHSA guidance, the construction industry is continuing to work safely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jul 13, 2020
2 min

Working Safely in the Summer Heat

The new OSHA document outlined eight ways to mitigate heat related hazards.

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3 Common Safety Issues and How to Avoid Them

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Jun 25, 2020
3 min

3 Common Safety Issues and How to Avoid Them

Issues with safety arise from a lack of knowledge or adequate information. This can have a direct impact on projects and the entire company.

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Designing and Engineering a Reaction Mass

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May 22, 2020
3 min

Designing and Engineering a Reaction Mass

One of the unique areas our engineering division is involved in is vibration testing and reaction mass design.

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May 8, 2020
4 min

FAQs about Biogas

One of the unique areas Ross Engineering is involved in is the design and engineering of biogas facilities, a sustainable energy source.

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Sustainable Construction Systems: Solar Power and Geothermal

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Apr 30, 2020
3 min

Sustainable Construction Systems: Solar Power and Geothermal

Throughout April, our blogs have covered various sustainable practices used in the construction industry.

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Sustainable Construction Methods: Waste Management and Recycling

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Apr 20, 2020
4 min

Sustainable Construction Methods: Waste Management and Recycling

Responsible management of waste is an essential aspect of sustainable building.

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