A research project carried out by the fischer Group of Companies in collaboration with Purdue University  has shown that existing buildings can be made significantly...

Companies operating work truck fleets are always looking to cut costs and optimize operations. The generators used to power truck peripherals like lifts, chargers,...

By Shashank Bhatia As global regulations continue to evolve, MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) makers will be forced to adopt, deploy, and develop new technologies....

Building air barriers Twenty years ago, Mike Young was working as a successful carpenter and bricklayer in Nova Scotia. As the years progressed and he...

Part 1: Hydronic radiant floors deliver low-cost, low-energy comfort In North America, most interior spaces constructed in the past 50 years—from an agricultural barn to...

Which will keep you warmer when you’re working outside, a dry shirt or a damp shirt? All of us know from experience that damp clothing—from...

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...

By Ken Narita Today, contractors are experiencing enormous pressures given the state of our economy and a global pandemic. One of the many challenge’s contractors...

Today's construction projects demand more—larger scope, tighter timelines, and precision that leaves zero margin for error—all while skilled operators have become construction's scarcest resource....

Part one of this article introduced thermal bridging and its consequences. In part two, the options to address thermal bridging are discussed. ADDRESSING THE OPTIONS Wrapping...