Breaking Records!

We Are Breaking Records!

The history of construction is fascinating. From the pyramids in ancient Egypt to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, humankind has been building and breaking records since the beginning. Davenport Foundation Repair has also had a record breaking year.

The Great Pyramid of Giza Was the Tallest Building in the World for Over 3,800 Years

The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and for good reason. From its completion around 2560 BC to 1311 AD it was the tallest building in the world. Since it was replaced by Lincoln Cathedral in England as the tallest building in the world, no other building has held the title for longer than 250 years.

 The Hoover Dam Could Take You From California to the New York Island

The Hoover Dam was a truly massive undertaking during its construction from 1931 to 1936. To put it in perspective, the 3,250,000 cubic yards of concrete used in the construction of the Hoover Dam would be enough to build a two-lane highway over the nearly 3,000 mile stretch of land between San Francisco and New York City.

 The Chrysler Building’s Spire Was a Secret During Construction

Back in the 1920s tall buildings were popping up all over New York City, so much so that constructing tall buildings became a competition of sorts. The architect for the Chrysler Building, William Van Alen, was locked in a heated competition with fellow architect H. Craig Severance (who was building the 40 Wall Street building) to see who could build the taller building. Van Alen wanted to ensure his building ended up taller than Severance’s so he made secret plans to add a 185-foot spire to the very top of the building at the conclusion of its construction. The addition of the spire gave the Chrysler Building bragging rights as the tallest building in the world—for 11 months (it was eclipsed by The Empire State Building in 1931).

At Davenport Foundation Repair we have over 35 years of foundation experience. Our company is built upon honesty, integrity and reliability. In 2016 we performed our biggest foundation peiring job with 109 piers and our biggest PolyLevel job at 1100 pounds. We appreciate our great crew who works hard every day to make these opportunities possible. We look forward to serving you.

Source: https://www.exaktime.com/blog/5-fun-facts-history-construction/