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...

Rebar Scanning

Concrete is used virtually everywhere in commercial, residential, and industrial construction. Rebar reinforcement is used to add structural integrity to concrete to keep it...

Now in 2D

Billed as “the world’s most accessible, affordable machine-control solution,” the new 2D machine-control solution, Unicontrol2D, is tailored specifically for small to medium-sized construction companies...

Lifecycle Data: Part 3 of 4

The typical building lifecycle is long, with most modern buildings being constructed to last at least 100 years. That’s a long time for building...
ready mix concrete

Digital Transformation of Ready Mix

By Dean Marris The construction industry in the U.S. has reached a critical milestone in its technology transformation. Aggregate suppliers and ready-mix fleet companies are...

Tech Outlook

Over the next 3 years, the construction industry is planning to invest $18.2 billion in autonomous technology. This figure is taken from the Autonomous...

It Comes Down to the Tip

Selecting equipment to provide the highest quality and productivity in a welding operation goes beyond just the power source or welding gun—consumables play an...

Sandblasting Natural Stone and the Contractor's Role

In the past, sandblasting natural stone was confined to a few, very specific design elements. Today, advances in sandblasting and carving technology allow skilled...
Safe load limits

Technology for Safe Load Limits

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....

Welding Weathering Steels

Part 2: Understanding the material and choosing filler metals for the job Weathering steels are often a viable option when atmospheric corrosion is a concern...