To Tarp or Not to Tarp
When precast and prestressed concrete manufacturers have sought predictable form curing—protected from unpredictable weather and fluctuating conditions—they have traditionally had to choose between two...
Risky Business
With the recent building boom in cities like Orlando, New York, and San Diego, the demand for reliable crane operators and equipment is on...
Field Digitization and Data
While it’s been widely reported that construction has been slower to adapt to new digital technologies than most industries, it’s changing fast. Now it...
Smooth Takeoff to an Easy Landing
Have there been times in your career where you felt like you lost focus in your business? Outside influences may have affected the course...
Crane “Fall Zones” Are Larger Than They Appear
Concerning crane suspended loads, OSHA states that the fall zone is considered to be “the area (including, but not limited to, the area directly...
Maintenance Operations
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has established several programs and policies to mitigate the safety and mobility impacts of work zones. One such policy...
Elevating Wireless in 2018 and Beyond
Advances in wireless are changing the landscape and delivery models for industries as diverse as healthcare, financial services, higher education, agriculture, energy, aviation, utilities,...
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...
Tool Tracking Solution
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,...
Beating the Odds
On a recent project to expand H.L. Sonny Callahan Airport in Fairhope, Alabama, contractor John G. Walton Construction Co. was given 280 calendar days...









