cement industry

The cement industry has historically been a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but there is an opportunity today to significantly reduce emissions through...
DECORATIVE CONCRETE

Place Maker

What’s next” is a question the design and construction industry will never tire of asking, and one the industry’s leading product manufactures will never...

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...

Conquering Technology

By Troy Dahlin The construction industry is undergoing a digital revolution, and new approaches are improving traditional tools and processes. With this comes the opportunity...

Maintaining Critical Road, Rail, and Bridge Infrastructure

Arecent 60 Minutes TV broadcast—“Falling Apart”—explains that “America’s roads, bridges, airports, and rail lines are outdated and need to be fixed.” It also states...

Cutting-Edge Developments in the Construction Market

Technology has advanced the means of production and how construction businesses are run. Such technology provides valuable real-time information, which allows for better decisions...

Below Grade and Under-Slab Building Insulation

Three tips for choosing the right material for your project Which insulation is best for use on buried building foundations and under concrete slabs? Sales...

Supply Chain

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....

Bosch’s New ReaXX Portable Jobsite Table Saw

In the construction business, it is essential to get equipment that is easy to use, move, and hopefully less-than-likely to bite. Equipped with Bosch’s...

Monitoring Tire Temps

As summer temperatures climb, so do incidences of heat related tire problems. Asphalt can radiate heat and compound problems like high temperatures due to...