Whether performing site preparation, installing irrigation systems, building a deck or patio, contractors, homeowners, landscapers, and farmers understand the importance of shaping the ground. Land...

By David Kelly Payment processes in construction have long presented significant complexities for all project stakeholders, and the challenges from these historically manual and time-consuming...

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...

By Glynn Dowdle / Photo credit to OpenSpace Technology has dramatically increased our efficiency, making it easier and faster to build commercial jobs and with better...

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...

Purdue University engineers and entomologists are making some sweet discoveries about how honeybees build and structure their honeycombs, which could lead to new fabrication...

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

Finding and retaining quality operators has become a prominent point of concern throughout the construction industry. The next generation of operator is arriving, and...

Contractors know the importance of keeping workers safe. It’s second nature to them. Procuring equipment, training people, and keeping up with the latest trends...

Construction is approaching its next era of innovation, fueled by the demands of a rapidly growing population and the need for sustainable infrastructure as...