The construction industry is dynamic—ever changing and evolving through technology. The way contractors work today is clearly much different than 50 years ago—or 20...

As we roll into the final year of the Obama Administration, one might think that regulatory and other enforcement initiatives would slow down at...

With the New Year stretching before us, it is worth our time to look back at 2014, and see what we might learn about...

Utility contractor Crain Construction, located in Clarinda, Iowa, specializes in water and sewer mains, sanitary and storm sewers, directional boring, concrete foundation, and flatwork....

Advancements in technology continue to yield better engines, improve fuel efficiency, and extend maintenance intervals. But beyond delivering superior products, technology has fundamentally changed...

Keeping the many parts of a construction project moving forward cohesively and efficiently is difficult work. Today, construction executives, contractors, and project managers are...

It’s tough to find a construction job that doesn’t rely on surveying. From initial planning to final As-Built verification, surveying plays a crucial role,...

The famed artist Pablo Picasso once said, “The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” He certainly nailed that one. By its very nature,...

Traditionally, highway resurfacing projects have been a challenge, not only for the contractor, but the inconvenienced community through which the road passes. To collect...

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...