Autonomous Tech

Construction is approaching its next era of innovation, fueled by the demands of a rapidly growing population and the need for sustainable infrastructure as...
thermal bridging

Thermal Bridging: Insulating Penetrations Through Envelopes of Steel Buildings: Part 1...

While advanced materials, triple glazing, and air-tight envelopes have improved insulation efficiency, large amounts of heat energy continue to escape the building unimpeded through...

Getting Started with AI

Done right, AI brings a lot of benefits to construction. It can boost safety, streamline the bidding process, help close staffing gaps, and maximize...

Concrete Complexity

By Jason D. Wimberly, PE, MCE As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that...

Making the Equipment Part of Your Workforce

“Zrrrt, this is your pay loader. I need an oil change; do you want me to schedule it myself? ... P.S. I see Frank...
Commercial Drones UAS

Commercial Drones

Elevating UAS to new heights By Todd Schlekeway and Jim Goldwater The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) has played a leading role in the wireless...
Technologies to Incorporate on your jobsite

6 New Technologies to Incorporate on Your Jobsite

The search for efficiency in terms of labor, materials, and timelines comes with the territory in the construction industry from the first moment a...

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...

Data Analysis Helps Contractors Improve Project Performance

Helping contractors improve project performance By Donna Laquidara-Carr, Ph.D., LEED AP Are contractors poised to begin improving project performance through better access to data? Two studies...

Tech Helping Tech

By Albert De Plazaola  Technology firms are starting to branch outside of city centers and open offices in outskirts, suburbs, and mid-market cities. These locales...