While many of the layout and design visions of facilities are both practical and positive, they are not always implemented with occupant comfort in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How well a contractor manages equipment use on a project, and its fleet in general, can make the difference between a large profit and...

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...

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...

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...