Atlas Molded Products: ASTM Designation
Lightweight, incredibly strong, molded polystyrene is commonly used in both building and infrastructure construction yet remains somewhat misunderstood by many industry professionals. Frequently misidentified...
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...
Tolerance Gaps
By Victoria K. Sicaras
When building structures in hurricane-prone states, it’s important to factor Mother Nature in design decisions. A popular building design in Florida—and...
Flooring Design Considerations for 2017
With 2017 in full swing, the new year brings new considerations, materials, and markets for commercial flooring. With a construction landscape that is always...
Power Alternatives
At the center of any construction alternative power discussion is diesel. Diesel remains the go-to power on jobsites—according to the Diesel Technology Forum, 98%...
Tech Helping Tech
By Albert De Plazaola
Technology firms are starting to branch outside of city centers and open offices in outskirts, suburbs, and mid-market cities. These locales...
The Bourn Identity
By Larry Trojak
On a project to remediate 16,000 linear feet of Piney Run, a Baltimore-area stream, Bourn Environmental augmented its usual process with some...
Looks That Last
Maximizing the performance of decorative concrete requires a deep understanding of the materials involved as well as the innovative technologies that enhance their properties....
Bidding/Estimating Tool
By Troy Dahlin
Alloy Mechanical, a mechanical contractor based in Lansing, Illinois, prides themselves on being a single-source industrial contractor for all their client’s design-build...
Tech Support
As society has evolved, the construction industry has undoubtedly grown with it. But, the true “digital transformation” we think of today began to take...









