Measuring Moisture in Concrete

Freshly poured concrete contains a lot of water for curing. Even after the initial curing phase is completed, there is still water left in...
concrete drying trend analysis

Why You Should Know About Concrete Drying Trend Analysis

The time it takes a concrete slab to dry enough to be able to install a floor covering is a major factor in the schedule of...
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...
engine idle

Idle Time

The work truck industry has undergone significant changes with the implementation of Tier 4 engine regulations. As a result, some companies have seen an...

Smart Buildings

It’s not your father’s (or mother’s) office anymore. While early adopters were already integrating new technologies to transform the traditional workplace setting, the evolution...
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...
Aquajet Hydrodemolition

Hydrodemolition: Challenges, Advantages

Things are changing within the construction and demolition industry. While worker safety has always been a primary concern on any jobsite, a growing focus...

Building Resilience

Construction is inherently material-intensive, but while contractors have always dealt with material price swings, new tariffs and global supply chain uncertainty are adding new...

Automated Layout Printers on the Move

Using Dusty Robotics construction solutions, contractors can translate the building design to the field. Similar in appearance to robotic mowers and vacuum cleaners, the...

The Evolution of Accuracy

An explosion of time-saving electronic devices for the construction industry has occurred in the last 30 years or so. These gadgets increase machine productivity...