Industry Trends

State of K-12 Facilities: Challenges & Opportunities

The State of K-12 Facilities: Navigating Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Opportunities In the ever-evolving world of K-12 education, the state of educational facilities plays a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience. As we navigate through a landscape marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting educational paradigms, the need for facilities that not only accommodate

Building Award Winning Sports/Fitness Facilities with EDiS

We take pride in our ability to deliver outstanding results within strict timelines and budgetary constraints. From concept to completion, we meticulously plan, collaborate, and execute each project with precision and efficiency. Our proven track record includes partnering with quality sports organizations, renowned architects, and visionary developers, making us a trusted choice for delivering exceptional

Essential Tips for Preparing Your Metal Building for Summer

As the summer heat approaches, it’s crucial to ensure that your metal building is well-prepared to withstand the challenges that the season brings. Extreme temperatures, UV radiation, and increased humidity can impact the structural integrity and overall condition of metal buildings if proper precautions are not taken. In this article, we will provide you with

Identifying the Top 5 Trends in Sports & Fitness Facilities

At EDiS Company, we understand that the world of sports is not just about the game; it’s about creating exceptional spaces that inspire greatness, unite communities, and leave a lasting legacy. With over 100 years of industry expertise under our belt, we have successfully delivered state-of-the-art sports facilities, stadiums, arenas, and training centers that have

5 Ways Laser Scanning is Revolutionizing Heritage & Historical Preservation

Laser scanning technology has revolutionized the field of heritage and historical preservation, providing numerous advantages for the documentation, restoration, and conservation of valuable cultural assets. Laser scanning can be used in hundreds of different ways and appears in many forms, today we’ll be focusing on just one. Here are five different ways laser scanning is

Paul Ignudo – The Current State of Construction Supply Chain Outlook

What a difference a year makes! Last year, you may remember that we discussed major supply chain issues, unprecedented material escalation, and everything from freezing weather in Texas to ships not being able to offload cargo at ports. 2023 SHOULD BE MUCH DIFFERENT AND MUCH MORE PREDICTABLE! During the third and fourth quarter of 2022,

An Inside Look at Delaware’s Future Crown Jewel

Development Remains on Track for Live-Work-Play Complex This article originally appeared in the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s “Delaware Business Magazine.” You can reach the original article by clicking here. At the intersection of U.S. 202 and Powder Mill Road in Fairfax, the old AstraZeneca Complex stands as a testament to robust Delaware business development.

Developing Avenue North – An Inside Look at What’s to Come

At the intersection of U.S. 202 and Powder Mill Road in Fairfax, the old AstraZeneca Complex stands as a testament to robust Delaware business development. As the times change, however, established businesses need to update in order to stay relevant. In June 2017, Delle Donne & Associates acquired the complex, renaming it Avenue North. Avenue

How to Choose: GC vs. CM Services

When it comes to choosing a construction partner, there are a lot of factors to consider. But before you even start thinking about the details, you need to decide what kind of partner you want. Two of the most common are a general contractor or a construction manager. Both have their benefits. You might be

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

EDiS Building Systems (EBS) Solutions has been a premier builder of pre-engineered metal building systems for over 40 years. Today’s pre-engineered buildings are nothing like those of days past however – the design is limited only by how far your imagination can carry you. We know your building’s impact on your business extends far beyond

Top 5 Things to Consider when Building on an Urban Site

Construction projects that take place in urban environments often face more complex challenges than their suburban counterparts. From tight street space to congested neighboring structures and challenging access points, our project teams must overcome these hurdles while still delivering a quality product. Hiring the right Construction Manager can make or break a project of this

Don’t Call a Lawyer…Call a Plumber!

We often take for granted positive things taking place right in front of us. While Delaware rightfully lays claim to the best Chancery Court system in the country, we are overlooking an opportunity to tout having one of the best educational models in the country. I’m here to tell you that in addition to producing

EDiS Company Receives Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware Excellence in Construction Awards

Each year, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Delaware Chapter provides the opportunity for members of the construction industry to compete for honors in the Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards. The EIC Awards program was developed to honor innovative and high-quality construction projects, and projects are judged on several criteria: how the unique challenges on

EDiS Company Earns Delaware Contractors Association Construction Excellence Awards

Every year, the Delaware Contractors Association (DCA) hosts the Construction Excellence Awards program that recognizes projects that bring distinction, skill, quality, and integrity to the construction industry in Delaware. This year, both the Delaware Historical Society Coxe House and Goldey-Beacom College Franta Residence Hall & Jones Center Renovations projects received Construction Excellence Awards. EDiS’ talented

EDiS Company Breaks Ground on New Kennett Library

The EDiS Company team cannot wait to bring the new Kennet Library to life! EDiS will serve as the Construction Manager on the new 31,500 square foot Kennett Library facility to be located in the heart of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. A regional library, Kennett library serves eight communities in Southern Chester County. The new Kennett

Celebrating Women in Construction – ChristianaCare at Whitehall Wellness Center

March marks Women in Construction (WIC) Week and Women’s History Month, which aims to highlight women and their many achievements throughout the years and in different industries. It also provides a platform for The National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for

Celebrating Women in Construction Week 2021

What all of the people at EDiS Company have in common is a passion to build. We are an accumulation of people – a family – who is dedicated to building excellence – whether in construction or in the community. As an integral part of this family, the women of EDiS are always working to

Engineers Week Q&A – Chris McCone

EDiS Tenure – 20 years Position – Vice President and Operations Manager To become licensed, engineers must complete a four-year college degree, work under a Professional Engineer for at least four years, pass two intensive competency exams, and earn a license from their state’s licensure board. Then, to retain their licenses, PEs must continually maintain

Engineers Week Q&A – Mike Freda

EDiS Tenure – 31 years  Position – Vice President, Building Systems & Operations Manager To become licensed, engineers must complete a four-year college degree, work under a Professional Engineer for at least four years, pass two intensive competency exams, and earn a license from their state’s licensure board. Then, to retain their licenses, PEs must

Building Under Pressure – DSU Kirkwood COVID-19 Testing Lab

Delaware’s New Castle County teamed up with Delaware State University (DSU) to use five million dollars in CARES Act funding to establish a COVID-19 testing lab facility at the University’s Kirkwood Highway site. The lab provides less expensive, higher capacity testing capabilities in New Castle County, which has the highest COVID-19 positive rate of the

EDiS Projects Earn Industry Awards – Achieving Excellence in Construction

EDiS Company is proud to have earned multiple awards from well-respected organizations like the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Delaware and Delaware Contractors Association (DCA) for some of our most recently completed projects. Our project teams, designers, subcontractors, and clients worked together to make these projects come to life. We congratulate them for a job

EDiS Interior Services – Innovating Against COVID-19

With the advent of COVID-19, companies have struggled with getting back to work in a safe and healthy environment. As Delaware slowly recovers and businesses begin to re-open their doors, organizations need to ensure that their workplaces are CDC (Center for Disease Control) compliant. Without the proper protocols and protections in place, safety will be

EDiS Interview Series: Big Crews, Little Risk

EDiS Company senior project managers are finding ways to keep our projects moving during these difficult times. Through hard work and perseverance, they’re making magic happen for our clients. Join us as we highlight our senior project managers and how they’re solving new challenges every day. Senior Project Manager: Kevin Lucas Years With EDiS: 19

EDiS Interview Series: Everything Has Changed, Nothing Has Changed

EDiS Company senior project managers are finding ways to keep our projects moving during these difficult times. Through hard work and perseverance, they’re making magic happen for our clients. Join us as we highlight our senior project managers and how they’re solving new challenges every day. Senior Project Manager: Martha White Years With EDiS: 23 The short

EDiS Interview Series: Managing The Unexpected

EDiS Company senior project managers are finding ways to keep our projects moving during these difficult times. Through hard work and perseverance, they’re making magic happen for our clients. Join us as we highlight our senior project managers and how they’re solving new challenges every day. Senior Project Manager: Mark Grunza Years With EDiS: 23

Women in Construction Week – Words for the Future of Construction

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) was founded in 1953 as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. Seeing that women represented only a fraction of the construction industry workforce, 16 women founded NAWIC to create a support network for others like themselves. Their core purpose is “to strengthen and amplify the success of

SkillsUSA Competition Represents Delaware Youth in Construction

EDiS Company once again sponsored the Delaware SkillsUSA Competition held at St. Georges Technical High School Feb. 18-20, 2020. This is the sixth year in a row EDiS has sponsored and managed the competition. EDiS Company provides the materials necessary and three experienced superintendents who see to the judging and benchmarking of each individual contest.

The New Wave of Construction – EDiS BIM Services

EDiS Company has been a construction leader since 1908. Evolving over more than a century, EDiS has continually innovated and transformed our practices, delivery methods, processes, and technologies. To solidify this, six years ago EDiS Building Information Modeling (BIM) Services was formed to utilize a new, revolutionary form of construction. BIM, or “Building Information Modeling”

Anyone Can Use a Ladder, Right?

Ladders are easy to use, and anyone can use a ladder, right? The answer might be more complicated than you initially thought. Firstly, different projects call for different ladder types, so figuring out which ladder best suits your project is the first thing to consider. Is this an indoor or outdoor project? How high do

EDiS Embraces the Butler Building System

EDiS Building Systems (EBS) Solutions is a premier builder of Butler® Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings for commercial construction. Today’s pre-engineered buildings are nothing like those of days past – the design is limited only by how far your imagination can carry you. We know a building’s impact on a business extends far beyond operations. It’s a

Butler® Solutions: Turning Need into Opportunity

An electric generation company in Virginia had a roof collapse on their mobile equipment shop building after years of acidic corrosion to the structural roof framing. Time was of the essence, but the building was old and the parts needed to fix the roof were no longer available. The general contractor hired to fix the

Law Firm Renovations: The Top 3 Factors for a Successful Project

Martha’s blog is adapted from an educational article she authored for the First State Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators’ Newsletter. Renovations can be a daunting task, especially when you have a law firm to keep operational during the construction process. Recently, we have seen an increase in firms seeking to change their office

The NFL Won’t Do It But Your Construction Manager Should

The NFL and the “Entity” formerly known as the NFLPA (kind of like Prince) are arguing over many different aspects of their contractual relationship, but one of the big sticking points is full disclosure of the financials. The NFL won’t give it up, so we have a lock-out?! If you hire a reputable Construction Manager