When it comes to construction, the most important work occurs before the first shovel hits the dirt—or at least it should. “If a contractor uses...

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...

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,...

Organizations with critical vehicle fleets find themselves at what I'd call a crossroads, though perhaps that's putting it too dramatically. Fleet managers everywhere seem...

It’s tough to find a construction job that doesn’t rely on surveying. From initial planning to final As-Built verification, surveying plays a crucial role,...

Construction Technology (ConTech) adoption and investment has been on a steady rise within the industry. While it has led to safer jobsites, it has...

Though its only recently gained popularity in the last 2 to 3 years, telematics has been around much longer than people think. Telematics is...

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...

How contractors are reaping the benefits of their suppliers’ growing digital intelligence By Ursula Grün Amid the huge amount manufacturers are spending on digital transformation—$335 billion...

PierTech Systems, with headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri, announces the receipt of ESR-3969 from the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), for the company’s new...