Must-have Safety Protocols for Commercial Construction Sites in Cold Climates

You step outside, ready to tackle the day. The cold morning air wraps around you, chasing away the warmth that surrounded you for hours...
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New Concrete Materials May Revolutionize Construction

By Conley Smith You only need to skim the headlines to notice there’s a growing interest in green and sustainable construction methods and materials. This...

New Addition to Chicago’s LiUNA Training Center Showcases Echelon’s Masonry Products

The Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) Training Center has provided instruction for Chicagoland Laborers’ Union members since 2009. Hands-on training courses include...

Benefits of Automation

By Shannon Flynn Modern businesses understand that their technologies play an important role in their success. Everything from advanced heavy machinery to a basic Wi-Fi...

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...

The Benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar Technology in Paving

When it comes to asphalt, measuring pavement density is key to building longer-lasting roads. Paving contractors must ensure that the pavement is compacted enough...

Tips for Finding Alternative Building Materials for Projects

Bricks and concrete may be the standard for construction, but they're not the only materials available today. With growing environmental concerns and supply chain...

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...

8 Ways to Design a High-Performance Building Envelope for More Comfortable...

A building’s exterior walls, floors, doors, roof, and windows are crucial for insulation, pest management, and moisture control. A high-performance building envelope also protects...
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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...