The Pandemic’s Impact: What To Expect

By Roger Duncan and Michael E. Webber The impact of the pandemic on construction in the future will most likely accelerate the role of robotics...

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...

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...

Block Design Collective Seeks Partners for Design Assistance Network

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking qualified design professionals and firms for its Block Design Collective (BDC),...

SmartPM Technologies Adds Automated Narrative Reporting to Construction Analytics Platform

SmartPM Technologies, a leading construction project analytics provider, adds an industry-first, automated narrative report to its platform. It is the industry’s only program that...
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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...

Answering the Call at Pickering Pyro Protection

By Will Chelak Jaime Pickering has spent nearly four decades fighting fire; first in the field and then as an instructor training emergency and fire...
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Which U.S. Regions Face the Most Persistent Skilled Labor Shortage?

By Holly Welles The United States has one of the biggest construction markets globally, hitting $1.31 trillion in value in 2019—a $400 billion increase since...

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...