More than ever, concrete employers are looking for certified concrete professionals. With certification programs from the American Concrete Institute (ACI), contractors, craftsmen, technicians, inspectors,...

You fiddle with your smartphone under the table during an important meeting. You type an (error-ridden) email to a client while talking (distractedly) on...

By Craig Tappel and Kirk Chamberlain What may end up being the best thing about 2021 is that it’s no longer 2020. For many industries,...

People with military training and experience can be a great asset to the construction industry. This is especially true in a time when many...

Modern construction sites today are teeming with tradesmen, engineers, architects, big sophisticated equipment, and countless infrastructure features that allow for the successful completion of...

Your contract management system (CMS) is the beating heart of your business, capturing your relationship with customers, suppliers, employees, projects, assets, and liabilities, but...

Newton’s third law of motion tells us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When it comes to selecting a...

As hard as I work every day, shouldn’t I have “arrived” by now? It’s a question that nags at you as you slog through...

The construction industry is accustomed to facing challenges, and 2026 seems to have more than its fair share. Whether this means immigration enforcement concerns...

Designing a building is no easy task. Even “simple” projects present challenges as architects balance competing priorities like energy, carbon, cost, quality, and time.  Navigating...