Collab Power: Part 2 of 4
Building design and construction is no easy task—it’s like putting together a giant living puzzle with infinite pieces. Without collaboration, it’s impossible to complete.
Over...
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...
From the Trenches to Trenchless
Six years ago, the owner of Zippity Split Plumbing made a calculated decision that would reshape our entire business model. Rather than compete in...
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...
Drone Benefits
Drones have become invaluable for collecting data from the hardest-to-reach places on a jobsite.
Recent technological advancements have made drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),...
Building Materials
Building materials have come a long way since the invention of mud bricks and timber frames thousands of years ago. Today, thanks to the...
Points Well Taken
When A.O. Reed took on the project to provide HVAC design/layout/install services for University of California San Diego’s (UCSD) new Theater District complex, they...
Smart Buildings
It’s not your father’s (or mother’s) office anymore. While early adopters were already integrating new technologies to transform the traditional workplace setting, the evolution...
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...
Construction Tire Design: The Low Sidewall Concept
Automotive market inspires improved construction tire design
Nothing is certain in this world except death and taxes … or so says Benjamin Franklin. Another certainty...









