Read part 2 here. From the primary structure to interior finishes, material selections within architectural design carry more weight than ever.  The AEC industry has incrementally...

Tougher-than-concrete exterior coating over foam-based substrates protects property owners and contractors The exterior vertical surfaces of a building can take a beating. But in today’s...

International food and agricultural producer Cargill purchased an unfinished corn wet-mill ethanol plant in Fort Dodge, Iowa, in 2011; a facility with the capacity...

Companies are always looking for ways to become more competitive, productive, and profitable. Accurately bidding on jobs, having the right equipment and skilled welding...

As exciting as it is, winning a bid is just the start of the process. Before putting any shovels into the ground and turning any...

The construction industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the critical demand for enhanced productivity, safety, and sustainability. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer...

Offering crack resistance from plastic and drying shrinkage, fiber-reinforced concrete is an increasingly popular choice for flatwork and elevated construction—from precast and ready-mix concrete...

As we head into construction’s busiest time of year, contractors and suppliers operating in the residential and commercial building supply arena are turning to technology to...

Most heavy equipment manufacturers have narrowed their Tier 4 Final solutions to two options. One is Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). Using SCR technology allows...

By William Wappler In 1989, one of the most innovative and complicated construction projects I know was built in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden. It’s the Ice Hotel....