Smart Road Infrastructure

As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January sparked a new wave of autonomous vehicles (AVs) coming to the automotive market in the next...

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...

Bridging the Generational Gap

The construction industry is at a crossroads. Demand for new infrastructure and development is rising fast, but a severe labor shortage threatens to slow...
Geofoam

The First Time

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

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...

Preserving Exposed Concrete

Utilizing exposed concrete floors in homes, schools, and businesses has been a popular choice for many years now thanks to its low maintenance and...

It Comes Down to the Tip

Selecting equipment to provide the highest quality and productivity in a welding operation goes beyond just the power source or welding gun—consumables play an...

Impetus for Change

By Brad Barth The construction industry is facing a once in a generation opportunity. The influx of projects expected to be created by the Infrastructure...

Fleet Management and AI

The advantages and disadvantages of using AI resources in commercial construction fleet operations, including ChatGPT. By Hadley Benton Today’s highly sophisticated and evolving Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven...

Proper Piping

By Mark Ligon Many applications, including drainage and irrigation, require piping to be installed underground. Both PVC and CPVC can be laid underground, combined with...