Change More than Just a Bulb

Lighting efficiencies highlighted with use of LED technology By Susan Azevedo Light-emitting diode (LED) technology is revolutionizing the lighting industry. LED lights don't waste energy by...

Tolerance Gaps

By Victoria K. Sicaras When building structures in hurricane-prone states, it’s important to factor Mother Nature in design decisions. A popular building design in Florida—and...

Digital Awareness

By Sid Nair Imagine you walk into your dispatch office and see that your vehicle has broken down, your driver is running out of available...

Prevention, Not Perfection

Nearly every contractor has experienced problems caused by design errors on the jobsite. As one of the most common reasons behind delays and rework,...

Build Smart

The $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework is a boost for the construction industry and companies that win contracts and then repeat business will be...

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...

Laser Scanning

By Sean O'Keefe Tracy Raver is a builder at heart. As a pipefitter with 27 years of experience in the field, he’s had his head...

What’s Next After Lithium Greases: Calcium Sulfonate Complex Greases

It’s hard to find an industry running without the use of lubricating greases. As per one estimate, more than 90 percent of roller bearings...

Making Sense of Closed-cell and Open-cell Insulation

When choosing foam insulations, you’re likely to see manufacturers describe their product as either “closed-cell” or “open-cell,” but what does that mean and why...

Better Understanding Equipment Utilization Through ...

Information is power. The data provided by telematics systems, at its most basic level, helps equipment owners make better decisions about how they run...