While advanced materials, triple glazing, and air-tight envelopes have improved insulation efficiency, large amounts of heat energy continue to escape the building unimpeded through...

Maximizing the performance of decorative concrete requires a deep understanding of the materials involved as well as the innovative technologies that enhance their properties....

Part 1: Understanding the material and choosing filler metals for the job When corrosion caused by rain, snow, humidity, etc.—commonly referred to as atmospheric corrosion—is...

Purdue University engineers and entomologists are making some sweet discoveries about how honeybees build and structure their honeycombs, which could lead to new fabrication...

Whether on a river, a lake, or the ocean, boat docks receive some of the harshest punishment Mother Nature can dish out. Contractors building...

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

The cement industry has historically been a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but there is an opportunity today to significantly reduce emissions through...

Maximizing return on investment doesn’t take a mathematician. For sealcoat contractors, bringing in the most green comes down to selecting a machine that’s powerful,...

By Dean Marris The construction industry in the U.S. has reached a critical milestone in its technology transformation. Aggregate suppliers and ready-mix fleet companies are...

By Jason D. Wimberly, PE, MCE As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that...