Business After Hours at Schaus‑Vorhies Contracting: Celebrating 40 Years of Service
Business After Hours at Schaus‑Vorhies Contracting: Celebrating 40 Years of Service Schaus‑Vorhies Contracting is proud to host an upcoming Business After Hours event in partnership with the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce, marking an exciting milestone for our company and our community. This special evening celebrates 40 years of service to Fairfield and the surrounding areas, along with several new [...]
Welcoming Austin Atwood to SVC’s Ownership Team
Welcoming Austin Atwood to SVC’s Ownership Team The past year has been a pivotal one for SVC, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. Recent operational changes have reshaped how the company shows up for customers and crews, and its leadership structure must evolve to match. With that in mind, SVC is adding a [...]
5 Perks of Buying Pre-Made Metal Buildings
5 Perks of Buying Pre-Made Metal Buildings If you’re on the fence about buying a pre-made metal building, you should know the benefits that come with getting one. These pre-built metal buildings are not going away. The market for modular construction could reach $157 billion in the next two years! When buying metal buildings, you [...]
Steps to a Successful Commercial or General Contracting Project
Steps to a Successful Commercial or General Contracting Project Planning and Preparation – Commercial Contracting Project This first step can make or break your project. If you want to be successful, you have to lay the groundwork. What’s your budget? Do the drawings look complete and precise? Do you need clarification on any aspects of [...]
Your Guide to Starting a Metal Building Project
Your Guide to Starting a Metal Building Project If you seek an environmentally friendly and adaptable construction method for your business, farm, or home, look no further. Construction of metal buildings is on the rise. Prefabricated metal building revenue is projected to exceed 8.2 billion dollars in the U.S. alone by 2022. This post details the process of [...]
3 Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Commercial Contractor in Iowa
3 Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Commercial Contractor in Iowa When you own a small business, you put everything you have into it. It is the lifeblood that feeds you and your family. If you’re like most small business owners, you work at least 40 to 60 hours a week making sure your [...]
LEED Pt.4 – Community Value
LEED Pt.4 – Community Value LEED certification comes with many benefits. When you work with Schaus-Vorhies Contracting to design and build your LEED-certified structure, you will have lower energy costs, a better living, and a positive working environment, and fill your space with tenants faster than you would otherwise. That means you save money and [...]
LEED Pt.3 – Public Benefit
LEED Pt.3 – Public Benefit We have spent a fair amount of time recently discussing some of the benefits of contracting with Schaus-Vorhies Contracting to achieve LEED certification for your structure. Whether it is a home or a multi-story office building, LEED certification helps reduce energy costs and attracts reliable tenants faster than just building [...]
