Measuring Moisture in Concrete

Freshly poured concrete contains a lot of water for curing. Even after the initial curing phase is completed, there is still water left in...
Adding fiber to cement eliminates need for rebar, improves construction strength and durability

Fiber-reinforced Concrete Speeds Construction, Reduces Costs

“Phoenix will be a great city when it’s finished,” said a visitor in the 1950s. An Arizona State University engineering professor is trying to promote a method...

From Flintstone To Finesse

Part 1: Selecting The Right Crusher For An Operation Crushing rock is an age-old idea. Look at the childhood favorite cartoon, “The Flintstones,” and you’ll...

Smart Road Infrastructure

As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January sparked a new wave of autonomous vehicles (AVs) coming to the automotive market in the next...

Molded Polystyrene

ASTM C578 and D6817 explained for underslab insulations and structural implications By Sean O’Keefe Lightweight and versatile, molded polystyrene foam is a commercial building material that...
5G future

The 5G Future

By Burcin Kaplanoglu Emerging as the next generation in wireless technology, 5G is poised to transform the construction industry in the years to come, unlocking...

Distracted Driving

More construction fleets are hitting the road than ever before, and to keep pace with the heightened risk of distracted driving, it is necessary...

Meeting Jobsite Needs

Superior Steel is one of the top steel erectors of its size in the country. Founded in 1978 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the...

When Your Suppliers Transform, You Win

How contractors are reaping the benefits of their suppliers’ growing digital intelligence By Ursula Grün Amid the huge amount manufacturers are spending on digital transformation—$335 billion...

Mobile Workforce Tech

By Mike Merrill The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic downturn sparked transformative and essential change for the construction industry, shining a light on the importance...