Buzzing Builders
Purdue University engineers and entomologists are making some sweet discoveries about how honeybees build and structure their honeycombs, which could lead to new fabrication...
Change More than Just a Bulb
Lighting efficiencies highlighted with use of LED technology
By Susan Azevedo
Light-emitting diode (LED) technology is revolutionizing the lighting industry. LED lights don't waste energy by...
Get Well Soon
Recent advances in self-healing concrete—based on fungi, bacteria, and even sunlight—have attracted widespread attention. However, a proven and available solution for self-healing, more sustainable...
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...
7 VoIP Trends
In the ever-evolving landscape of contractor operations, the significance of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology cannot be overstated. As we stride into 2024,...
Robotic Parking Systems
By Del Williams
For developers and
architects, maximizing income-generating space for mixed-use commercial projects
is critical, particularly when land is limited or expensive. In many cases, the
project...
Rising Revolution
Construction Technology (ConTech) adoption and investment has been on a steady rise within the industry. While it has led to safer jobsites, it has...
Product Selection: Part 3 of 3
Read part 2 here.
From the primary structure to interior finishes, material selections within architectural design carry more weight than ever.
The AEC industry has incrementally...
Distracted Driving
More construction fleets are hitting the road than ever before, and to keep pace with the heightened risk of distracted driving, it is necessary...
Restore. Protect. Lengthen Life.
Metal roofing systems are a popular option for contractors and the building community because of the material’s durability and longevity. Metal roofing systems are...









