Computerized Steel
It is time to reconsider light gauge steel (LGS) framing. The methods and economics of LGS have been changed by the power of the...
Digital Age Communication
Construction communication success hinges on the next evolution network
By Dave George
An epiphany occurred while researching my annual communications forecast—history is integral to future development....
Man Power Savings
Cranes and under-construction high-rises dot the Seattle-area skyline—a telltale sign of the building boom there. Construction hit a 10-year peak in 2016, with 65...
Impact- Resistant Windows
The hurricane season’s full force was demonstrated mid-year 2017 when Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Jose ripped through the Houston area, most of Florida,...
Next Generation of Operator
Finding and retaining quality operators has become a prominent point of concern throughout the construction industry. The next generation of operator is arriving, and...
Digital Transformation of Ready Mix
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...
No More Gray Work
At this year’s Procore’s Groundbreak conference, a panel discussion entitled, “Overcoming data fragmentation in construction through an integrated technology approach,” addressed the rising use...
Emerging Flooring Technologies
As time marches on, new technologies, processes, and techniques shape the way commercial flooring contractors operate. From lean construction and the prefabrication of materials...
3D Concrete Printing
From RMIT University
Digital manufacturing technologies like 3D concrete printing (3DCP) have immense potential to save time, effort, and material in construction. They also promise...