Digital Technology

As exciting as it is, winning a bid is just the start of the process. Before putting any shovels into the ground and turning any...

The Al La Carte Approach to Construction Management

by Tom Schell In many ways, construction has remained authentic to its roots, an orchestra that’s learned to play together more effectively despite playing the...
commercial window film

Benefits of Commercial Window Film

Contractors need quality products that they can depend on to perform and keep a customer happy. Many times, a happy customer can be the...

Induction Heating Technology

Induction heating technology in structural steel welding was among the latest construction industry advancements used in the high-profile expansion at Lambeau Field, home of...

Points Well Taken

When A.O. Reed took on the project to provide HVAC design/layout/install services for University of California San Diego’s (UCSD) new Theater District complex, they...

To Coat & Protect

Many hydropower pumped storage facilities are decades old, requiring rehab to enhance life, capacity, efficiency, and resolve groundwater leaking in (infiltration) or out (exfiltration)...

Collab Power: Part 2 of 4

Building design and construction is no easy task—it’s like putting together a giant living puzzle with infinite pieces. Without collaboration, it’s impossible to complete. Over...
Shotcrete Use in Underground Construction

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....

Sealed to Last

Selecting how long a given joint sealant will last before replacement—and what to include for the performance period in lifecycle costing—is not as easy...
LiFi

LiFi: Ready for its Moment in the Spotlight

The promise of LiFi (light fidelity), which utilizes the very LED lights that illuminate a work space to transmit more secure, high-speed, wireless data...