When Quiet Matters
While many of the layout and design visions of facilities are both practical and positive, they are not always implemented with occupant comfort in...
Exploring Virtual Reality's Place in Construction
We’ve been hearing for a while that virtual reality (VR) is the wave of the future. I’m here to tell you the future is...
The Evolution of Accuracy
An explosion of time-saving electronic devices for the construction industry has occurred in the last 30 years or so. These gadgets increase machine productivity...
Welding Weathering Steels
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...
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...
Now in 2D
Billed as “the world’s most accessible, affordable machine-control solution,” the new 2D machine-control solution, Unicontrol2D, is tailored specifically for small to medium-sized construction companies...
Jobsite Productivity
How well a contractor manages equipment use on a project, and its fleet in general, can make the difference between a large profit and...
The Trend Toward Highly Moisture-Resistant Flooring Adhesives
This article goes over a brief history of water-based adhesives and gives the layout of the current water-based flooring adhesive market. It touches on...
Secrets to Profitability
Many contractors have a strong interest in adding a demolition robot and its capabilities to their fleet—but they aren’t sure how to justify the...
Laser Scanning
By Sean O'Keefe
Tracy Raver is a builder at heart. As a pipefitter with 27 years of experience in the field, he’s had his head...








