Connected Apprentice Modernizes Skilled Trades Curriculum

Connected Apprentice provides an iPad-based technology bundle for trade training centers. iBusiness Technologies developed the technology bundle and partnered with Apple to modernize instruction...

Caterpillar Celebrates Women in Construction

Dubuque, Iowa’s Kait Burds took home top honors at Caterpillar’s first Women in Construction Celebration March 13-14, 2024, in Clayton, North Carolina. Burds successfully...

6 Reasons Why Contractors Should Use LED Lighting

By Cory Peterson Commercial lighting projects like offices, stores, and workshops, need efficient lighting solutions that can uplift their ambiance, thereby enhancing customers' and staff's...

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...

What to Ask When Renting a Machine

Some people are notorious for refusing to ask for directions. They end up driving around in circles saying things like “this feels right” or...

Why Instagram Is Great for Making Your Construction Business Stand Out

You might mainly associate Instagram with the glossy and glamorous life of travel and lifestyle influencers, but Instagram is also increasingly a place for big business....

Unveiling Hidden Risks: How Equipment Inspections Improve Operations

Equipment inspection is pivotal in improving construction operations in several crucial ways. Inspections let you act proactively, identifying potential issues before they escalate into...
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Mobile Technology: Construction’s Secret Weapon

As we head into construction’s busiest time of year, contractors and suppliers operating in the residential and commercial building supply arena are turning to technology to...

ACI Accepting Applications for Fellowships

The American Concrete Council is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2026-2027 academic year. A total of 48 annual awards...
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Safety Tips to Follow if you Operate Heavy Equipment on a...

It is common to see heavy equipment in every construction site. If the machines are not operated properly, it can lead to dangerous repercussions....