We live in an era of instant gratification. We want to buy something, we can pull out our phones and order online within minutes. New book? Movie? Your favorite band’s most recent album? Click, click, click, and done.

We can get fast food, an Uber ride within five minutes, even a date on Tinder and get married in a drive thru if you happen to be in Las Vegas. However, there are a few things we gladly wait for, in the interest of safety and practicality: If you’re traveling to a far away destination, you know it’s going to be a long flight. If you have a construction or remodeling project, it’s not going to happen overnight. So grab some snacks and have some patience.

But what if there were a way to get things done quicker within those industries as well? At least in construction, there’s modular building.

What is modular construction?

As its name implies, it is a building that is built off site, in units, that are then assembled and taken to its intended location. It is not a mobile home. In fact, when you look at a modular home, you can’t even tell the difference from a traditionally constructed one.

Why does it take less time?

Think about all the prep work that has to be done at a construction site before the construction team actually starts erecting a building. Now think of how much more efficiently time would be used if at the same time that the land is being surveyed and leveled, the actual structure were already being constructed somewhere else? Time is money, and those who use it wisely are ahead of the game.

Also, this is Florida. Think about how unbearably hot it gets during the summer; and how often we get thunderstorms. If you’re constructing outside, weather is going to cause additional delays. However, with modular construction, a lot of the work happens inside; eliminating the need to be at the environment’s mercy.

Is it safe?

It provides safer working conditions for the construction workers, since the chances of falls from great lengths is reduced, and the controlled setting takes away a lot of the risks associated with working under the elements. The materials used are the same you would expect in a traditional construction project: wood framing, steel framing, concrete, etc… Also, modular buildings have been able to withstand hurricanes without any increased security threats.

Whatever your construction or remodeling needs are, Eclipse Building Corp. can help you. Contact us and let’s talk about how we can best meet your needs.

What do you think about when you hear about recycling? Reusable canvas bags for grocery shopping? Reusable bottles instead of plastic ones? Shopping carts full of empty soda cans? Everywhere you look, you’ll see efforts to show a little love to the planet. And as it always happens when there’s a trend, the construction industry is leading in these efforts too.

When starting a construction or remodeling project, it’s useful to consider the following materials and talk with your team about its viability and practicality for your specific project.

Recycled Steel:

When you think about recycling, the images that usually come to mind tend to be disposing of paper, glass, and plastic on separate bins. But it turns out that steel is the world’s most recycled material. Sourced from old cars and appliances, recycled steel is plenty and is here to stay. And the benefits of using it are many: durability, faster assembly time, lower costs. It’s also a material that is readily available and easily assembled.

Composite Lumber:

Composite lumber is a material built of wood fibers and recycled plastic. But don’t let this fact fool you into thinking that they are of a lesser quality. They won’t splinter or rot with weather so It is often used on outside decks and patios and looks just as good, if not better, than natural lumber.

Rammed Earth:

Rammed earth consists of layers of granite and soil compacted into solid, thick walls. Some of its benefits is that it keeps the interior cool, even when it’s hot outside, noise reduction, and it’s fire resistant, since earth doesn’t burn.

Solar Panels:

No list of green energy in construction would be complete without solar panels. The benefits are many, since they protect your pocket as much as the environment: pay less on utilities, get a tax credit, and government rebates. So you get to save and decrease your carbon footprint. It’s a win-win situation.

Eclipse Building Corp. are leading experts in the construction industry. Whether you’re thinking about a large scale project or a simple remodeling, contact us and see what we can do for you.

Tampa Bay. One of the most beautiful places to live in the continental United States. We have white sand beaches, arts and culture, and some of the best restaurants in the nation. As if that weren’t enough, we are a stone’s throw away from Disney World, and a relatively short road trip from must sees like St. Augustine and Ana Maria island.

We have tourists, without being quite as overcrowded as our neighbors in Orlando. But don’t go thinking yet that travelers haven’t discovered our little piece of paradise.

For a handful of years now, we’ve been hearing about a huge construction project at Tampa International Airport. After experiencing road closures and hype, the project is now halfway done. And now that we have more information, it’s clear that the reason for the renovations is that it’s projected that the amount of passengers expected to land here will be more than double than what we currently get. Which brings us to an undeniable truth: Wherever there’s growth and progress, there’s construction.

What does this mean for me?

If you’re a small business, it’s excellent news. Simply put, more people coming in means more people spending money in our neck of the woods. Hotels, restaurants, entertainment, all of them will get a piece of the pie… Is your business ready for this increased traffic, or is it time for some renovations?

Or if you’ve been planning on finally opening your own shop or restaurant, what are you waiting for? Eclipse Building Corp. can do a feasibility study for you and get the ball rolling on this project.

So yes, the Tampa International Airport is growing; which means that our bay area, as a whole, is also growing. Let Eclipse be a part of your project. We are so confident in our abilities to make your renovations exceed your expectations, that we offer a two year warranty on our work. Give us a call and let’s see what we can do for you.