Commercial Drones
Elevating UAS to new heights
By Todd Schlekeway and Jim Goldwater
The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) has played a leading role in the wireless...
Concrete Floor Repair
Cosmetic surgery with minimal downtime
Owners of a construction equipment repair operation in northwestern Pennsylvania recently decided it was time to deal with their cracked,...
Technology Drives Innovation
By Peter Maglathlin
Construction
technology is undoubtedly one of the most exciting pockets of innovation in
today’s economy.
Funding in
US-based construction technology startups surged by 324...
Driver Accountability
Increasing profitability with GPS tracking
By Ben VanAvery
For any company with a fleet of light- or medium-duty vehicles, from service contractors to vendors and...
Fiber-reinforced Concrete Speeds Construction, Reduces Costs
“Phoenix will be a great city when
it’s finished,” said a visitor in the 1950s.
An Arizona State University
engineering professor is trying to promote a method...
Concrete Polishing: Training Curriculum Developed by Experts
INSTALL, the flooring industry’s
most endorsed and specified training program, is leading the charge in
developing and implementing a comprehensive concrete polishing curriculum. The
organization has worked...
Why You Should Know About Concrete Drying Trend Analysis
The time it takes a concrete slab
to dry enough to be able to install a floor covering is a major factor in the schedule
of...
Cold Weather Concreting
When placing concrete in cold weather, extra precautions must be
taken to ensure that the concrete sets properly and gains adequate strength.
The first few days...
Robotic Parking Systems
By Del Williams
For developers and
architects, maximizing income-generating space for mixed-use commercial projects
is critical, particularly when land is limited or expensive. In many cases, the
project...
Jobsite Drones
8 ways technology is changing construction
By Ethan Smith
Drones, once a hobby for a few enthusiasts, are now prominently featured across a number of professional...