Moisture Meters

A crucial part of managing any large-scale construction project is staging the work as efficiently as possible so the crew and any subcontractors remain...

Smart Technology in Concrete

By Dr. David Gress, PE, and Malcolm K. Lim, PE With the advances in the technology world today, it is inevitable that technology is being...

Concrete Surface Profile

One of the biggest mistakes in gardening is failing to prepare the soil properly—by loosening the soil and adding organic matter before planting, gardeners...
Wind Power

Developed for Wind Power, Deployed throughout Modern Construction

Following the energy crisis in the 1970’s, the Danish Industry and Government set a goal to become the global leader in wind power technologies,...

Mobile Workforce Tech

By Mike Merrill The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic downturn sparked transformative and essential change for the construction industry, shining a light on the importance...

Keeping Power Aligned

A good starting point for ensuring you have the power you need to keep things moving on the jobsite is to choose a generator...

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...

Role of BIM

Technology, such as BIM, has become a key player in advancing sustainable construction and allowing for a more transparent and successful partnership between stakeholders...
total robotic station topcon

Robotic Total Station: Designed to Provide a Complete Layout and Scan...

By Jeff Winke In the 1950s, Ace Books began publishing Ace Doubles, which were two separate novels combined in a single volume. For example, a...
Floor Stripping

Making Floor Strippers Pitch Perfect

An experiment commissioned to mark the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Beer Festival found that the secret to pouring the perfect pint is in...