Below Grade Insulation is Outta Sight

Is insulation really needed on buried foundation walls and under concrete floor slabs? In short, “yes.” Those of us who have been in the building...

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...

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....

Minimizing Human Error in Adhesive Coating Applications

By Rob Lindsey Properly mixing two-component coatings and adhesives can be difficult. The materials, typically supplied in bulk, must be mixed in accordance with precise written instructions....
Intelligent Fire System

Aspirating Smoke Detection Technology

Before the Patriots could take on the Rams in the Super Bowl, ensuring the safety of assigned broadcast personnel and equipment was required at...

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...

Tech Opportunities

By Jason Krankota Construction has been one of the slowest industries to adopt technology. That’s partly cultural—folks in the industry like to solve problems with...

Burn Bright

Eurethane Flooring System Perfect for Brewery Floor Exile Brewery is a tribute to the Tursi Family’s patriarch and all other immigrants that continue to embrace...

Making Sense of Closed-cell and Open-cell Insulation

When choosing foam insulations, you’re likely to see manufacturers describe their product as either “closed-cell” or “open-cell,” but what does that mean and why...

Meeting Jobsite Needs

Superior Steel is one of the top steel erectors of its size in the country. Founded in 1978 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the...