safety for operating heavy equipment

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....
payments in construction

Persisting Payment Issues

By Patrick Hogan In the construction industry, late payments tend to be the norm rather than the exception. Most contractors and material suppliers experience...

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...

4K Time-lapse: Watch a 27-Story Tower Rise in Downtown Durham

 Watch the transformation of The Novus, a modern 27-story residential tower in Downtown Durham, North Carolina.Beginning in February 2022, EarthCam documented the full construction...

How to Effectively Inspect a Worksite for Hazards and Safety Issues

There are many reasons why regular safety inspections are an important part of the construction process. Inspections can protect the health and happiness of...

Impact of the eTicketing Boom

one ready-mix supplier embraces new technology to better serve its customers During the COVID pandemic, companies had to come up with new ways to keep...
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...

How to Navigate Project Slowdowns in Post-COVID-19 Contracts

The COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping the world, and nearly every industry is trying to learn how to navigate this new normal. The construction industry,...

Reducing On-Site Risk-Taking Behavior

The construction industry is dangerous, and sometimes bad habits form because of the pressure. Construction workers need supportive employers to reduce health risk behaviors,...

2023 Boom Truck Trends

Boom trucks are offering operators increased asset utilization as they steadily muscle in on jobs once reserved for larger cranes. What’s driving this change? Two...