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...
The Vinyl Flooring Market is Evolving
If you’ve read about the commercial vinyl flooring market lately, then you know demand for vinyl flooring products is growing at a good clip....
Transit Signals
There’s no doubt that we’re getting back in our cars. Post-Covid studies have shown that we fled from public transit to the safety of...
Geopolymer Materials for Construction
According to the World Economic Forum, the construction industry accounts for about 27 percent of global carbon emissions, and traditional cement accounts for 8...
Leveraging Technology to Stay Connected and Competitive
Technology is changing the construction industry much faster than some firms can adapt. The 2016 Engineering and Construction Trends report from PWC emphasizes the...
Adopting Telematics
Video telematics, IoT devices, and other fleet technology can help increase revenue and advance efficiencies to improve the fleet or general contractor’s bottom line—especially...
It’s All About the Base. No Trouble.
contractor brings a failing Texas road back to life
One of the fundamentals of roadbuilding states that a good road starts with a...
Proper Piping
By Mark Ligon
Many applications, including drainage and irrigation, require piping to be installed underground. Both PVC and CPVC can be laid underground, combined with...
MOISTURE ON DECK
Whether on a river, a lake, or the ocean, boat docks receive some of the harshest punishment Mother Nature can dish out. Contractors building...
Fire-resistant Anchors
In the past few years, fire has been an increasing concern when buildings are being retrofitted, restored, or modernized. On June 14, 2017, a...









