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...

Concrete is used virtually everywhere in commercial, residential, and industrial construction. Rebar reinforcement is used to add structural integrity to concrete to keep it...

In retrospect, it sure seems simple, at least to the traveling public. Whether we are driving through a neighborhood or on a highway at...

Opportunities abound in hardscaping—from residential pools, patios, floors, walkways, and concrete driveways to malls, event halls, waterfronts, sport courts, skate parks, theme parks, business...

Part one of this article introduced thermal bridging and its consequences; part two discussed the options to address thermal bridging. In part three of...

Construction site theft is a billion dollar a year problem and growing, according to a report from the National Equipment Register. With the cost...

The asphalt milling machine—also known as a cold planer, pavement planer, pavement recycler, or roto-mill—is a construction machine used to remove bituminous pavement or...

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...

A new system from Leica detects nearby people or objects and alerts the vehicle operator using sounds and visual cues. The Leica Xsight360 safety awareness...

A crucial part of managing any large-scale construction project is staging the work as efficiently as possible so the crew and any subcontractors remain...