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...
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...
Next-Generation Additives
A great deal of attention in the road industry is paid to improving pavement performance, while reducing construction and maintenance costs and road delays....
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...
Productivity Matters: Part 2
Productivity is king on every jobsite. Whether the welding project happens on a mining claim in the remote Yukon Territory or at a trucking...
Infrared & Visible Bridge Scoping
The Federal Highway Administration requires that bridges be inspected every 2 years. In the state of Michigan alone, 4,406 Trunkline bridges (40 percent of...
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...
On Time and On Budget
Keeping the many parts of a construction project moving forward cohesively and efficiently is difficult work. Today, construction executives, contractors, and project managers are...
Using Waterproofing to Boost Shotcrete Use in Underground Construction
Since the mid-2000s, shotcrete usage in underground construction has soared because contractors can install it more quickly and efficiently than traditional cast-in-place concrete systems....
Welding Weathering Steels
Part 1: Understanding the material and choosing filler metals for the job
When corrosion caused by rain, snow, humidity, etc.—commonly referred to as atmospheric corrosion—is...









