Category: Construction Delivery Methods & Services

December 03, 2019
Lessons Learned Part II
VALUABLE INSIGHTS FOR THE BEGINNING STAGES OF YOUR PROJECT! Two months ago, we polled our Project Management team to gather their biggest lessons learned throughout challenging construction projects. We…

September 25, 2019
Lessons Learned: Part 1
INSIGHTS FROM PROJECT MANAGERS WHO HAVE SEEN IT ALL! Two years ago, we shared an article written by Senior Project Manager Jake Moyer about the lessons he has learned…

August 09, 2019
What Does Value Engineering Really Mean?
There is a common misconception in the construction industry that Value Engineering equals cutting costs. While this is sometimes the case, the truth is that Value Engineering is…

June 03, 2019
Design-Build: Frequently Asked Questions
Design-Build: Answers to some of your FAQs! Many people who have not experienced the Design-Build project delivery method have misconceptions and a general misunderstanding about how it works. It…

April 01, 2019
The Importance of Photography on a Construction Project
As with so many cliche phrases, there is truth behind the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In construction, the constantly evolving technology that captures both…

March 12, 2019
March 2019 Project Roundup
A Snapshot of What's Keeping Horst Busy It's been a while since we showcased all of the hard work our field and project management team members are doing, so…

January 03, 2019
How to Get Your Church Engaged in a Construction Project
At the heart of all churches is a deep desire to share the love of God. It is no surprise that many church leaders cite growth as one…

November 28, 2018
Sight & Sound’s Immersive Biblical Experience
A special #TBT inspired by a recent visit to this Lancaster County gem By Jessica Ferrell, Marketing Manager I recently had the opportunity to visit Sight & Sound Theatre for a behind…

October 24, 2018
A Bird’s-Eye View of Church Construction
In April 2018, Horst Construction officially kicked off construction on the "Vision 20/20" project at Ephrata Community Church. Throughout the next months, work continued to move along nicely…

July 19, 2018
How a Construction Project Can Re-Energize Your Organization
At their very heart, construction projects are about change. They are usually born of an organization's leadership team recognizing some evolution of needs within their group. That means…

June 28, 2018
Paint the Picture with a Scope of Work
How a Clear Scope of Work Can Save you $$$ Imagine for a moment that you are in an art class with five other people. The instructor has provided…

May 31, 2018
ADA & Construction: What to Know When Renovating
The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was originally published in 1991 and has since been amended numerous times to update its regulations. It can be hard to…