Contractors are frequently confused about codes, standards, and appropriate uses of smoke and fire curtains in commercial settings, and they are not alone. Architects,...

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...

The American Petroleum Institute (API), working with engine manufacturers and oil makers, is completely redesigning heavy-duty engine oil specifications. Nearly a decade has passed...

Trying something new involves risk, which can be scary. In a quiet, safe spot it can be easier to be brave and proclaim what...

Technology is gaining prevalence in the construction industry. While this upward momentum in tech—specifically mobile tech—allows contractors benefits such as GPS tracking, account management,...

One World Trade Center was opened in Manhattan in 2014. At 1,776 feet high, it is the tallest building in the United States and...

Many factors affect shifts and transformations within a contracting company. As your position evolves—job changes, job promotions, and more responsibilities—your involvement in the business...

Meeting construction deadlines and reducing downtime are critical whether the jobsite is a high-rise building or a highway infrastructure project. To safely and efficiently...

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

According to the National Equipment Register, construction jobsite theft costs the industry up to $1 billion each year. Professional contractors rely on their tools...