4K Time-Lapse: Construction of Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Tropical Forests

Go behind the scenes of the construction of Brookfield Zoo Chicago's James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests.For nearly two years, EarthCam documented Pepper Construction's transformation of this...

MagicPak Helps Next LVL Multifamily Building in Downtown Philadelphia

Scope: Next LVL is a modular multifamily building in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 280-unit project was awarded following the success of a 141-unit building...
problem solving in the field

Your Seven Steps to Solving Problems

By Mitzi Perdue YOUR SEVEN STEPS FOR SOLVING A PROBLEM IN THE FIELD Step 1: Describe the Problem. Do this in writing. Often, you’ll find that simply...

5 Key Advantages of a VoIP Phone System

By Jim Gustke Today, many contractors have switched to Voice over Internet Protocol phone systems from traditional phone landlines to run their businesses more efficiently....

Bluetooth Solution Broadens Global Construction Coverage

Global technology company Trackunit has strengthened connectivity through the off-highway construction industry as its Bluetooth-enabled Network Solution gains traction, particularly among power tool manufacturers...

Renewable Energy Resources Set to Grow on Construction Sites

By Jane Marsh It takes a lot of energy, in various forms, to create a new construction project from the ground up. The majority of...

Choose the Right Floor Scraper Blade

Surface preparation projects are enormous undertakings and, before a new floor can be laid, contractors must remove all remnants of the old material. Any...

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...
fall injuries

Winning the Safety Race with Scissor Lifts Taking First

Whether young or old, short or tall, every employee has the right to be safe while performing tasks on the jobsite, and high-reach work...

5 Strategies To Survive Winter Construction

By Jane Marsh Winter might not be the prime season for construction, that doesn’t mean everything needs to grind to a halt just because the...