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...

Fibers 101

Offering crack resistance from plastic and drying shrinkage, fiber-reinforced concrete is an increasingly popular choice for flatwork and elevated construction—from precast and ready-mix concrete...
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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...
Equipment GPS Technology

Benefits of Using GPS Technology for Protecting Equipment

Everyone is concerned about the safety of their valuable possessions and wants to ensure maximum security for it. However, the recurrent incidents of theft...

Poor Site Prep

When it comes to construction, the most important work occurs before the first shovel hits the dirt—or at least it should. “If a contractor uses...

Fleet Wisdom

A backhoe on a rural jobsite was overheating. Unfortunately, no one realized it except the contractor—who was at another jobsite. The contractor had received a...
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When Quiet Matters

While many of the layout and design visions of facilities are both practical and positive, they are not always implemented with occupant comfort in...

Next Generation of Operator

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

Technology is Integral to Concrete Paving

Millimeter GPS raises the bar Beauty to behold for the concrete contractor is the smooth, uniform surface of freshly-paved concrete. For them, Concrete Gray is...

Hot Tips on Radiant Floor Heating

Part 2: How Hydronic radiant floors are installed and how they work A radiant floor system can provide comfortable, well-distributed heat, energy-efficiently and cost-effectively, if...