On the Right Track
Over the last three decades, there has been a dramatic shift in the sizes and types of machinery used in the construction industry—larger machines...
Improvements to the I-595 Express Corridor
I-595 is Broward County’s major east-west thoroughfare located in Broward County, Florida, handling more than 180,000 vehicles per day, and by 2034, that number...
Coming Clean About DPF Technology
You may recall when the EPA mandated that, starting in 2007, all new on-highway diesel engines must limit the emission of particulate matter. To...
Get Ready: The New Revenue Recognition Standard is Coming
New complexities for the construction industry follow the Revenue Recognition Accounting Standard issued on May 28, 2014. Many professionals in the construction industry who...
Let’s Be Clear
The goal of contract drafting is to create a written instrument that leaves no doubts regarding the parties’ obligations; however, construction contracts often contain...
The Gears of Innovation
The construction industry is a pivotal and powerful part of the American economy. The noise at a jobsite is the sound of commerce, progress,...
Deflate-gate, the False Claims Act, and Dishonest Competitors
I think the reason “deflate-gate” got so much press is that we, as Americans, believe in fairness in our sporting events. But there are...
Hilti Delivers
The safety and productivity of tradesman on jobsites is crucial to a construction business—and choosing the right business partners can significantly impact both. The...
RFID Benefits Freedom Tower at WTC
RFID helped set the foundation for the 1,776-foot Freedom Tower that was constructed where the World Trade Center’s original Twin Towers stood in New...
OSHA Interviews: Understanding and Exercising Your Rights
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...