innovation

A Template for Harnessing the Power of Innovation

The famed artist Pablo Picasso once said, “The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” He certainly nailed that one. By its very nature,...

Today’s Fast-Track Exposed Concrete Floor Surfaces

There are many choices for interior exposed (uncovered) concrete floor surface finishes, from plain “steel trowelled” finish to exposed aggregate polished. And getting to...

Advancing Worker Safety

Construction companies invest more time and money in worker safety today than ever before. Safety management is now a key strategic consideration at major...

Masters of Compaction

Martin Marietta is the largest hot-mix asphalt (HMA) producer and paving contractor in Colorado. Kevin Sawyer, a quality control technician for Martin Marietta, has...
AccuWeather D3 Express

AccuWeather D3 Express

AccuWeather, the global leader in weather information and digital media, launched AccuWeather D3 Express™, powered by Microsoft Azure, at the Microsoft Build Developer Conference...
construction schedule

Choreographed Collaboration

Teams that schedule every job perform better. Is your team taking advantage of scheduling to stay on track or are you avoiding the creation...

A Debt to be Paid: Employing our Veterans: Part 2

What has four decades as an employer taught me about hiring and managing veterans? That it’s the smartest move I can make in terms...
360-degree reality capturing

Construction Documentation Solution

HoloBuilder Inc., a solution provider for 360-degree reality capturing of construction sites, is releasing a new product featuring new capabilities for real-time collaboration and...
Jim Hammond

The Here and There of Dirt

Jim Hammond knows a thing or two about dirt. In the early 2000s, Jim Hammond did something historic in his life. He decides to shift...

A Winter Checklist for Your Compact Equipment

Whether you’re using your compact equipment during winter or putting it in storage for a few months, it is critical that your equipment is...