The Connected Project Lifecycle

Take a closer look at any construction project today, and you’ll find no shortage of technology. However, all too often, that technology focuses on...

Driver Accountability

Increasing profitability with GPS tracking By Ben VanAvery For any company with a fleet of light- or medium-duty vehicles, from service contractors to vendors and...

Uncompromised Strength

Concrete bridges need to be durable, efficient, and strong—not only to ensure driver safety but also to provide departments of transportation a lower lifecycle...

Concrete in Luxury Design

Once relegated to the background of utilitarian construction, concrete is now redefining what’s possible in high-end architectural design. Boutique hotels, flagship retail stores, cultural...

Conquering Technology

By Troy Dahlin The construction industry is undergoing a digital revolution, and new approaches are improving traditional tools and processes. With this comes the opportunity...
scissor lift

Understanding Scissor Lift Technology

Scissor lifts have been cutting a path of productivity through the construction market since the 1970s. Although the designs haven’t changed drastically over the...
LiFi

LiFi: Ready for its Moment in the Spotlight

The promise of LiFi (light fidelity), which utilizes the very LED lights that illuminate a work space to transmit more secure, high-speed, wireless data...

Molded Polystyrene

ASTM C578 and D6817 explained for underslab insulations and structural implications By Sean O’Keefe Lightweight and versatile, molded polystyrene foam is a commercial building material that...

The Al La Carte Approach to Construction Management

by Tom Schell In many ways, construction has remained authentic to its roots, an orchestra that’s learned to play together more effectively despite playing the...

Leica Xsight360

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...