Innovations in Fine-Aggregate Exposed Concrete
Wet-play spaces like these at the Tandy Family YMCA, in Tulsa benefit from Bomanite’s Sandscape, which can be combined with a Revealed treatment to...
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...
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...
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...
Jury May Be Seated
By Marco Encinas
Fatal accidents are a tragic occurrence for all parties involved. The transportation industry—including telematics providers—should make preventing these tragedies its highest priority....
Sandblasting Natural Stone and the Contractor's Role
In the past, sandblasting natural stone was confined to a few, very specific design elements. Today, advances in sandblasting and carving technology allow skilled...
Building Resilience
Construction is inherently material-intensive, but while contractors have always dealt with material price swings, new tariffs and global supply chain uncertainty are adding new...
Preserving Exposed Concrete
Utilizing exposed concrete floors in homes, schools, and businesses has been a popular choice for many years now thanks to its low maintenance and...
Next-Generation Additives
A great deal of attention in the road industry is paid to improving pavement performance, while reducing construction and maintenance costs and road delays....
Silence is Golden
Imagine you’ve just spent a long day of traveling, and finally make it to your hotel room for a much-needed night of sleep. Suddenly...









