By Michael Close, M.S., P.E. Frequently, an owner agency releases a letting for a bridge replacement or rehabilitation utilizing tried-and-true solutions without knowing that more...

Maintain your inventory with barcode labels By Del Williams For almost any size construction company with assets that need to be tracked, it is essential...

In the 1990s, the Federal Highway Administration conducted an ambitious test spanning several years at five locations across the US and Canada. The goal...

There are many routine maintenance tasks that fleet maintenance professionals perform every day, and changing oil is arguably the most important and frequently performed...

This is the second of a three-part series on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Basically, CMMS helps to: Improve the reliability and availability of equipment Increase the...

By Steve Getsiv Americans spend millions each year building, replacing and repairing decks. At an average cost of $16,000 per HomeAdvisor.com, a 16- by 20-foot...

For structural applications, some contractors have made the switch from stick welding to self-shielded flux-cored welding to increase productivity and give themselves a competitive...

On February 1, 2024, Chevron announced the introduction of Rykon, a new calcium sulfonate complex-based grease. Designed for heavy-duty and extreme pressure applications, Rykon...

By Marne Martin Businesses that offer services have been—and continue to be—the lifeblood of our economy, but the global pandemic is bound to change the...

The ABBI Mobile Refueler is mounted to a DOT-approved highway trailer with electric brakes for easy transportation to and around jobsites. Some things change constantly....