Payment and Performance Bonds
As a matter of routine, on public projects contractors are required to obtain payment and performance bonds, often combined into one instrument, to guarantee...
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,...
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...
Contractor + Technology = Big Results
Trying something new involves risk, which can be scary. In a quiet, safe spot it can be easier to be brave and proclaim what...
Construction Tire Management: Four Key Questions
Tires can represent a substantial investment for construction companies and like any investment, should be managed correctly to secure optimal returns, which can take...
Open Communication Channel
Communication on a construction worksite is vital not only to getting the job done, but getting it done safely. With construction sites known for...
First WOLFF in Manhattan
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...
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...
Transforming Views About the Construction Industry
It’s no secret that there is a shortage of skilled laborers in the construction industry. As previous generations of skilled laborers leave the field,...
Big Task for Small Community
Utility contractor Crain Construction, located in Clarinda, Iowa, specializes in water and sewer mains, sanitary and storm sewers, directional boring, concrete foundation, and flatwork....









