Utility contractor Crain Construction, located in Clarinda, Iowa, specializes in water and sewer mains, sanitary and storm sewers, directional boring, concrete foundation, and flatwork....

Downtime is a four-letter word in the road repair business, and whether you’re looking at hours or days rests largely on your concrete drill....

It has often been said, “In the eyes of , if it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen.” Regardless of whether this view is...

In the world of construction, many companies, including Kiewit, Bechtel, KBR, and The Turner Corporation, are making employee perks an important part of their...

Part 2: Understanding the material and choosing filler metals for the job Weathering steels are often a viable option when atmospheric corrosion is a concern...

On March 25, 2016, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published its long-awaited final rule (606 pgs) establishing a stand-alone standard governing occupational...

Building a successful contracting business is hard work—there’s no doubt about that. Every day you face challenges that threaten to impact project deadlines, profits,...

Cranes and under-construction high-rises dot the Seattle-area skyline—a telltale sign of the building boom there. Construction hit a 10-year peak in 2016, with 65...

Business is growing. Bidding requirements are increasing and changing. Maybe you have outgrown your current business processes and you need to implement software to...

Section 8(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 authorizes OSHA to inspect workplaces “during regular working hours and at other...