How to Maintain Quality in Commercial Construction Projects

By Karen Lopez When undertaking any project every commercial contractor intends to deliver top-notch quality. However, projects of such magnitude and complexity often pose various...

How Contractors Can Adapt to Construction Material Shortages

Construction material shortages have severely impacted contractors and their projects, forcing professionals in the industry to adapt as swiftly as possible. They’re doing some...
Construction-Trends-2019

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...

Cutting Emissions with Eco-Friendly Concrete

Concrete plays a key role in global carbon emissions and the fight to slow climate change. Most people think taking cars off the road...

Turner Construction to Pilot Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator as Part of...

One of the largest construction services companies in the world is testing one of the largest battery-electric machines in the world. Turner Construction Company is...

New Tech for Digital Concrete Management

Verifi, a global leader in digital concrete management, announced its next-generation platform architecture, new hardware system, strategic partnerships, and refreshed brand identity. Verifi’s strategy is...

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...

2 Ways to Help Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure on Jobsites

It’s been called the ‘silent killer,’ and for good reason. Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous threats because it gives no clear...

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...

Insulation Building Trends

Thanks to climate change, summers are getting hotter and the need for energy-efficient buildings is growing exponentially. Add the need and desire for sustainable...