Ensuring that quality work is done should always be the primary objective of all construction workers. We all know this isn't the case however and a lot of people try to and do cut corners in order to...

Ensuring that quality work is done should always be the primary objective of all construction workers. We all know this isn't the case however and a lot of people try to and do cut corners in order to save themselves money, get done at a quicker pace or even just to stay on budget and the timeline. Cutting corners is merely inexcusable no matter what. It is important before building a new structure on any piece of land to know your environment and what the area consists of. Moisture content, gravity tests, dry density of soils and the compaction of soils should be tested in order to know what exactly you are dealing with and any obstacles you may run into. All soils vary and if you plan to build something in one area that really won't work over time you should learn that ahead of time and adjust your location or plans. Testing the soil and making everyone aware is very important and most people overlook it because "it's just soil."