--- title: ACI Builds a Publication for Architects | Associated Contractors | Building description: Building | News, tips, and help for commercial construction projects. --- ## TopBar Social [mailto:info@associatedcontractors.net](mailto:info@associatedcontractors.net) ## TopBar Text Over 90 Years of Experience in Construction and Design ## TopBar Phone Contact Phone (814) 724.8200 ## TopBar Email Contact Email Us info@associatedcontractors.net [![Associated Contractors](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/AssociatedContractors_August2018/image/logo-1.png)](http://www.associatedcontractors.net/) - [Home](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/) - [Company Info](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/company-info/) - [About Us](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/company-info/) - [Careers](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/careers/) - [Testimonials](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/testimonials/) - [Services](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/) - [Building Green](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/building-green/) - [Construction Management](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/construction-management/) - [Design-Build](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/design-build/) - [General Construction](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/general-construction/) - [Pre-Construction](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/pre-construction/) - [Butler Manufacturing](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/butler-manufacturing/) - [Projects](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/projects/) - Help Material - [ACI Builds](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds) - [Resources](https://info.associatedcontractors.net/construction-resources) - [Newsletter Archive](https://info.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds-archive-page) - [Contact](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/contact-us/) # ACI Builds # Tag: Building ## [The Design Part of Design Build \[Video\]](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/design-part-of-design-build) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jun 17, 2020](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/design-part-of-design-build) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/design-part-of-design-build#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/Thumbnail%20Vlog%20%233.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/design-part-of-design-build) ACI has always strived to be at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry. This includes new ways of organizing projects. Today, we are sitting down with George Ray, President and... ## [What Are the Differences Between Industrial, Medical, and Institutional Construction? \[Video\]](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/differences-industrial-medical-institutional-construction) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jun 10, 2020](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/differences-industrial-medical-institutional-construction) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/differences-industrial-medical-institutional-construction#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/aci-industrial-medical-institutional-construction.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/differences-industrial-medical-institutional-construction) Different industries have different requirements of the buildings they use. A hospital will probably have different needs than a factory or a school. To understand where these needs come into play,... ## [What does COVID-19 Mean for your Construction Project \[Video\]](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-does-covid-19-mean-for-your-construction-project) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [May 26, 2020](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-does-covid-19-mean-for-your-construction-project) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-does-covid-19-mean-for-your-construction-project#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/What%20does%20COVID-19%20Mean%20for%20your%20Construction%20Project.png)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-does-covid-19-mean-for-your-construction-project) The current Coronavirus crisis has left many businesses in a lurch. Some have had to shut down completely, others have been allowed to resume business operations under certain safety procedures. On... ## [Expansion: Where to begin?](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/expansion-where-to-begin) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Feb 26, 2020](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/expansion-where-to-begin) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/expansion-where-to-begin#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/electrical-drawings-and-diagrams-for-project-and-PPUDK95.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/expansion-where-to-begin) Expansion becomes a necessity when the daily business operations are too crowded and inhibited by the space in which the business occupies. Over time, your business may have increased needs, added... ## [Expansion Planning Checklist Part 5: How to Manage and Stay in Business During Expansion](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/staying-open-during-expansion) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jan 22, 2020](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/staying-open-during-expansion) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/staying-open-during-expansion#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/stay-open-during-expansion-ACI.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/staying-open-during-expansion) Simply running a small business is a hefty task. Moreso, running it well and in a profitable manner is a huge feat. Adding in anything extra may seem like an overwhelming task, especially something... ## [Winter Storms and Your Business](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/winter-storms-and-your-business) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jan 15, 2020](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/winter-storms-and-your-business) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/winter-storms-and-your-business#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/frozen-gutters.png)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/winter-storms-and-your-business) With winter upon us here in northwestern PA, we know that with the winter season comes heavy snowstorms, blowing and drifting snow, treacherous ice and frigid winds. These conditions create hazards... ## [Expansion Planning Checklist Part  4: Selecting Your Project Team](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/selecting-your-project-team) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jan 08, 2020](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/selecting-your-project-team) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/selecting-your-project-team#comments-listing) [![selecting-project-team-ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/selecting-project-team-ACI.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/selecting-your-project-team) When beginning a new construction project, you will find that many people are required to get the job done. Choosing your building team for an upcoming project is a big deal, and it’s one of the... ## [Professional Building Maintenance](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/professional-building-maintenance) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Dec 30, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/professional-building-maintenance) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/professional-building-maintenance#comments-listing) [![sidewalk](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/sidewalk.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/professional-building-maintenance) Proper building maintenance is crucial to the success of your overall facility. Not only is the physical structure important for the overall operations of the company, but the structure is also a... ## [The Importance of Stormwater Management](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/importance-of-stormwater-management) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Nov 13, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/importance-of-stormwater-management) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/importance-of-stormwater-management#comments-listing) [![storm_water_Mgmt](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/storm_water_Mgmt.jpeg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/importance-of-stormwater-management) When beginning any size construction project, stormwater management is imperative to a successful job. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Stormwater management is... ## [Reduce the Anxiety of the Bid Process with Sourcewell](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/reduce-anxiety-of-the-bid-process-with-sourcewell) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Nov 12, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/reduce-anxiety-of-the-bid-process-with-sourcewell) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/reduce-anxiety-of-the-bid-process-with-sourcewell#comments-listing) [![Sourcewell-1](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/Sourcewell-1.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/reduce-anxiety-of-the-bid-process-with-sourcewell) Whether you have worked with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NPJA) or are brand new to the community, you have probably noticed that it has undergone some major changes over the last year. 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