Ebola: OSHA Gets Into The Act

For the past month or so, the lead story in every radio newscast and online report has involved the potential threat from the Ebola...

Work-in-Progress Reports

At one time or another, even the best managed contracting firms begin to feel they are slipping off the financial tracks. To the top...

The Pneu Kid in Town: Part 1

As history has taught us, any time a new product enters the market, there will always be at least a few skeptics. So it...
modular construction

Modular Construction Speeds Opening

Necessity is the mother of invention, an idea that resonates in a post-recession construction environment. With a full pipeline of hotels threatened by the...

Tricks and Traps to Avoid With Factoring Companies

Factoring, as a form of commercial finance, has a long established history. It is, essentially, the business of buying accounts receivable at a discount—a...

Utilizing Data Collection

When it came to the Sitka Airport Project, contractor Knik Construction Co., Inc. (Knik) was looking at some tough specifications: milling ½ inch off...

Construction Ethics? You Bet!

Doctors, lawyers, and many other professionals are subject to specific codes of ethics that govern their performance and conduct. Architects and engineers are often...
Concrete

Moisture Remediation in Concrete Floors

Concrete has vastly become one of the most popular flooring options within facilities today. Whether used as a subfloor or top layer, it can...

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...
Cat® Connect

Monitoring Machine Health and More

At ConExpo 2017, Caterpillar launched new Cat® Connect hardware and software to enable equipment managers to connect all of their assets—from the largest earthmover...