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How are Polymers Used in Foam Concrete and Why are they Useful in Cold Regions?
The most manufactured product on the planet in terms of volume is Portland cement-based concrete. Its reliability, cost-effectiveness, versatility and…
The Basics of DCAA Compliance
Once you have made the decision to become a government contractor, it is important that you learn your way around…
Advancements in Construction Safety
No matter which construction site you visit or what the job entails, there are going to be plenty of potential…
6 Predictions for the Future of Construction Equipment Rental
As the light shines brighter on construction technology companies, it has become evident we are in a period of change…
Fixing America’s Bridges Act proposes re-establishing federal funding program for bridge repairs, replacements
U.S. Reps. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA) and Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced this week the Fixing America’s Bridges Act, which proposes the…
Cold storage: a hot construction niche
Cold storage — it’s what keeps frozen and refrigerated foods from spoiling while they make their way to the consumer.…
A+ Architecture: 10 Transformative Examples of Public Space Design
The 7th Annual A+ Awards showcased a breadth of incredible projects centered on bringing people together. Public architecture creates much…
Architectural Record’s 2019 Women in Architecture Award Winners Announced
Architectural Record has announced the 2019 winners of its Women in Architecture Awards. Now in its sixth year, the awards…
USDA Quantifies Impact of Aging Inland Waterways Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a study that quantifies the cost-savings and competitive advantages that would accrue…
Plan Ahead When Acid Staining Concrete During New Construction
Concrete in new construction is like a blank canvas. Unblemished and uncracked, it’s the ideal concrete to stain. Every stage…
Promoting a Culture of Safety One Conversation at a Time
Everyone has a right to work in a safe environment as they provide for themselves and their families, and everyone…
Getting Buy-In for Construction Tech Adoption
The construction industry has gotten a bad rap for being notoriously slow at adopting new technology. Despite the proliferation of…
June Construction Starts Climb 9 Percent
NEW YORK – July 24, 2019 – New construction starts in June advanced 9% from the previous month to a…
Leak detection tech can save contractors the cost of water waste and damage
Water leaks can cost building owners big money, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Just one leaking toilet can cost…
Newer Buildings Show Little Damage After California Quakes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two Southern California desert communities rocked by last week’s powerful earthquakes may have sustained as…
Construction Job Gains Rose in June, Jobless Rate Picture Mixed
Construction’s job gains showed more strength in June than in the previous month but the trends in the industry’s unemployment…
Concrete Contractors Should Be Aware of Asbestos
Over time, the everyday tasks associated with working in the concrete industry have changed. Originally, concrete was made on a…
Midwest Cities Take New Approach to Flood Control
Flooding has plagued Midwest towns and cities along the Mississippi River for most of the year, and only now are…
4 Tips for Ensuring Work Zone Traffic Safety
In light of National Work Zone Awareness Week, we found it pertinent to address the proper procedure for redirecting traffic…
Trump Signs Disaster Relief Bill With Billions for Infrastructure
After a delay of several months, Congress has approved and President Trump has signed a package containing $19.1 billion in…
Hard hats to helmets: How Skanska, Clark are improving workers’ last line of defense
Most forms of personal protective equipment and the ANSI standards associated with them have evolved to keep risks to construction…
Why Construction Needs to Hire More Women
There is a lot of buzz in today’s construction industry about who will replace retiring older workers and how to…
Five Steps to Build a Better Bid
Ask any cost estimator. Estimating is perfected through experience, practice, and intuition. They’ll also say estimators must doggedly pursue missing…
Jacobs, AECOM, Tutor Perini Q1 earnings results hint at room for growth
As U.S. contractors deal with the rising costs of both material and labor, the latter of which is driven partially…
Adopting Latest Codes Helps Mitigate Natural Hazards, Study Says
An update of a National Institute of Building Sciences study on benefit-to-cost ratios of hazard-mitigation investments has determined an 11:1…
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Exposure on the Construction Site
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer, making it one of the most dangerous threats on the construction site. CO…
Understanding LEED, WELL, and the Differences
The WELL program was started by many of the same people involved in the original LEED program established by the…
The 10 traits successful contractors have in common
We’ve heard the grim statistics in survey after survey — the labor shortage has 70% of contractors missing deadlines and…
Chicago picks Jeanne Gang-led group as architect of O’Hare’s $8.5 billion expansion project
Chicago architect Jeanne Gang, whose city projects have included skyline-changing high-rises, Chicago River boathouses and a college dorm, will lead…
Chicago to Receive New Building Code
The Chicago Department of Buildings announced last week that the city will update the Chicago Building Code for the first…
Accelerated Bridge Construction picks up speed with lower costs, safer job sites
The use of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) is growing, with prefabricated elements and systems reducing or eliminating the onsite construction…
3 recent developments in ‘constructuring’
Construction’s rate of increasing efficiency from one year to the next sits at the bottom of the charts, averaging just…
Why Air Barriers are Important for Your Building Project
Is your firm embarking on a big renovation project or build? You need to consider many different things when planning…
How tech giants are driving US construction trends
Technology powerhouses like Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet (Google’s parent company) have boomed far beyond their West Coast roots, ranking among…
Three Steps to Being a LEED-friendly General Contractor
Over the last 18 years, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certifications for new buildings have gone from an…
Ensuring Construction Worker Safety in Extreme Cold
In light of last week’s polar vortex in the US, worker safety concerns have come to the forefront. In the…
European co-living developer plans big entrance into U.S. market
Quarters, a major European co-living company, plans to invest $300 million toward building new developments across the United States and…
Crossing the Chasm: A Closer Look at Disruptive Technology in Construction
The rise of automation and disruptive technologies such as artificial Intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things makes this…
74% of contractors expect to adopt advanced tech in 3 years
While it’s more common for large construction companies to be using sophisticated technologies on their jobsites that smaller firms, a…