Why are truckers installing on-board scales?

Electronic on-board scales are not new to the trucking industry. Introduced more than 30 years ago, electronic on-board scales were used in trucking applications...
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...

SmartDetect Digital for Loaders

John Deere adds to its suite of jobsite technology solutions with the introduction of SmartDetect Digital for select mid-size and large-size loaders. Building on...
fire safety

Reinventing Commercial Fire Detection

Protecting life, property, and reputation is now much easier for commercial facilities ranging from hospitals, universities, and indoor football practice fields to museums and...
Concrete Forming

Concrete Forming

Considerations for specifying the right plywood for the job Concrete formwork may represent close to half the cost of a concrete structure. For cost-effective building,...

Next-Gen Talent

As companies continue to utilize drones, automated vehicles, 3D printing, and other new technologies on jobsites, business leaders need to take note: The future...

Construction Technology, Implementation, and Beyond

Shared wisdom on the interface between construction technology and construction reality Construction has always been an old school kind of business, even among the tech-savvy....

Mobile Security Trailers

Construction site theft is a billion dollar a year problem and growing, according to a report from the National Equipment Register. With the cost...

Threats to Pavement Quality… and a Solution

The big challenge asphalt contractors face today is how to improve the quality performance of asphalt paving through production, laydown, and preservation. The expectations for...

Maintaining Critical Road, Rail, and Bridge Infrastructure

Arecent 60 Minutes TV broadcast—“Falling Apart”—explains that “America’s roads, bridges, airports, and rail lines are outdated and need to be fixed.” It also states...