The Benefits of Using Air Tools on a Jobsite

Choosing the right tool for the job is essential in construction. The equipment you use can considerably impact your productivity, safety, and expenses, and...

Giatec and Sika Partner for Digital Data-Driven Concrete Solutions

Giatec, a global leader in digital concrete technology platforms, announced the commencement of its commercial partnership with Sika, a world-leading specialty chemicals company with...

How Geotechnical Engineering Helps Contractors Build on Solid Ground

Whether contractors are building a multi-story apartment building or a sprawling shopping center, the role of geotechnical engineer professionals inevitably affects their work. These...

Next-generation Safety Rails Are Changing the Construction Industry

By Debra Hilmerson Two-by-four and lightweight steel construction safety guardrails are gradually becoming things of the past as more general contractors adopt more durable systems...

How Can Contractors Use Drones for Jobsite Safety While the Project’s...

By Emily Newton Despite significant strides in workplace safety over the past few decades, construction remains one of the most dangerous professions in America. Drones have...

Understanding Green Retrofitting

Green retrofitting is the process of updating legacy buildings to lower their carbon footprint and environmental impact. Eco-friendly structures do more than help the...
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3 Construction Industry Trends Continuing in 2019

by Chris King The construction industry continued to grow throughout 2018, even as labor shortages plagued different sectors. Unemployment in the industry reached a record low...

AED Foundation and SkillsUSA Bring Hundreds of Illinois Students to Apprenticeship...

On Tuesday, October 8, high school students from across Chicagoland took significant steps toward careers in the equipment industry by learning essential diesel engine...

How Does Sustainability Affect The Construction Industry?

The construction sector is one of the world's biggest users of natural resources. Studies show that more than 30 % of natural resource extraction...

6 Ways GCs Can Keep Projects on Schedule

By Emily Newton General contractors can use a few key tactics to keep projects on schedule easily. These tips can help you reduce pesky delays...