Atlas Molded Products: ASTM Designation

Lightweight, incredibly strong, molded polystyrene is commonly used in both building and infrastructure construction yet remains somewhat misunderstood by many industry professionals. Frequently misidentified...

Roof Insulation Simplified

EPS fan-fold insulation bundles are easy to carry and quickly unfold to cover up to 2 squares with a single bundle. Compared to other parts...

Augmented Reality

By Sarah Nicastro Augmented reality (AR) is one of the most exciting and compelling technologies for service organizations because it is easy to visualize the...

Delivering Data with Drones

It’s tough to find a construction job that doesn’t rely on surveying. From initial planning to final As-Built verification, surveying plays a crucial role,...

Virtual Learning

The email caught her attention. Curious, Wendi Smith clicked on the link—and stepped into an immersive virtual world of access equipment. Without leaving her desk,...
Permacrete and trowel

A Structural “Suit of Armor”

Tougher-than-concrete exterior coating over foam-based substrates protects property owners and contractors The exterior vertical surfaces of a building can take a beating. But in today’s...
mechanical systems

Hospital Built to Plan

The Denver, Colorado, suburb of Northglenn sold 5.7 acres of vacant land to SCL Health Community Hospitals for the construction of a 60,000-square-foot, community-based...

Tech Opportunities

By Jason Krankota Construction has been one of the slowest industries to adopt technology. That’s partly cultural—folks in the industry like to solve problems with...

Monitoring Tire Temps

As summer temperatures climb, so do incidences of heat related tire problems. Asphalt can radiate heat and compound problems like high temperatures due to...
mobile technology for delivery of materials

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...