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...

Fire-resistant Anchors

In the past few years, fire has been an increasing concern when buildings are being retrofitted, restored, or modernized. On June 14, 2017, a...

Augmented Reality

By Sarah Nicastro Augmented reality (AR) is one of the most exciting and compelling technologies for service organizations because it is easy to visualize the...

Emerging Assets

By Sarah Colley Construction and technology aren’t exactly synonymous. It’s an industry known for its ruggedness and continued grasp on a perceptively “old-fashioned” labor landscape....

Concrete Surface Profile

One of the biggest mistakes in gardening is failing to prepare the soil properly—by loosening the soil and adding organic matter before planting, gardeners...

Concrete Complexity

By Jason D. Wimberly, PE, MCE As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that...

Sound Decisions

By Thomas Renner The team at Beecher Walker faced more than its share of challenges in the design and construction of The Hale Centre Theatre...

Moving Forward

By Daniel Bévort There’s a difference between managing projects and running a construction company—at least that’s what most people think. Many companies will conduct internal...

Atlas Molded Products: ASTM Designation

Lightweight, incredibly strong, molded polystyrene is commonly used in both building and infrastructure construction yet remains somewhat misunderstood by many industry professionals. Frequently misidentified...

Active Driver

By Pete Plotas Companies across industries are being plagued by mobile device distraction in the workplace at an alarming rate. In the construction industry, mobile...