The Hole Picture

Downtime is a four-letter word in the road repair business, and whether you’re looking at hours or days rests largely on your concrete drill....

The Diesel Engine Oil of the Future: PC-11

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...

Flooring Design Considerations for 2017

With 2017 in full swing, the new year brings new considerations, materials, and markets for commercial flooring. With a construction landscape that is always...
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...

The Four E’s of a SMART Safety Culture

What is the best way to reduce accidents in the workplace? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), developing a strong safety...
PNC Tower

LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza

The 33-story LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza has been touted as the “world’s greenest office tower” and stands as the showpiece of PNC’s...

Not A Robot

In just 3 years, USA Energy Fabrication has grown from a two-man welding operation to a multi-million dollar a year pipe fabrication shop. Founders Steve...

Delay Claim Damages: How Do You Prove Them?

Delay claims come in all different shapes and sizes. But, where a delay is compensable, one critical aspect of the ensuing claim is determining...

How to Make a Bad Situation Worse

It is said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result. In a recent...

The Real Cost of Construction Jobsite Theft

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