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Arecent 60 Minutes TV broadcast—“Falling Apart”—explains that “America’s roads, bridges, airports, and rail lines are outdated and need to be fixed.”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









