3 New Features to IoT Platform

JLG Industries introduces three new features to its ClearSky Smart Fleet IoT (Internet of Things) platform. The latest enhancements, including the Digital Analyzer Reader,...

Extending the Life of Concrete Sewers

Due to high concentrations of sulfuric acid on the surface, chemical corrosion causes concrete sewer pipes and wastewater infrastructures to deteriorate at unexpected, rapid...

Geopolymer Materials for Construction

According to the World Economic Forum, the construction industry accounts for about 27 percent of global carbon emissions, and traditional cement accounts for 8...

Bidding/Estimating Tool

By Troy Dahlin Alloy Mechanical, a mechanical contractor based in Lansing, Illinois, prides themselves on being a single-source industrial contractor for all their client’s design-build...
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The Vinyl Flooring Market is Evolving

If you’ve read about the commercial vinyl flooring market lately, then you know demand for vinyl flooring products is growing at a good clip....
modular bathrooms

Why it Might be Time to Flush Your Old Way of...

In any hospitality, or multi-unit residential project, the bathrooms are one of the key schedule drivers. As a result, more contractors are recommending a...

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...

Smart Technology in Concrete

By Dr. David Gress, PE, and Malcolm K. Lim, PE With the advances in the technology world today, it is inevitable that technology is being...

Preventing Loss

By Donna Campbell Due to the advances in technology designed for the construction industry, there are more innovative solutions to choose from for estimating and...
thermal bridging

Thermal Bridging: Insulating Penetrations Through Envelopes of Steel Buildings: Part 1...

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...