Wind Power

Developed for Wind Power, Deployed throughout Modern Construction

Following the energy crisis in the 1970’s, the Danish Industry and Government set a goal to become the global leader in wind power technologies,...
fire curtains

Clearing Up Code Confusion on Fire Curtains

Contractors are frequently confused about codes, standards, and appropriate uses of smoke and fire curtains in commercial settings, and they are not alone. Architects,...
SIPs

How to Get Started Building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Contractors face more challenges than ever to turn a profit—from severe labor shortages to needing to meet ever more stringent energy codes. To help...
Technologies to Incorporate on your jobsite

6 New Technologies to Incorporate on Your Jobsite

The search for efficiency in terms of labor, materials, and timelines comes with the territory in the construction industry from the first moment a...
WorksiteVR

New Reality of Training

In the few short months since its launch, the WorksiteVR™ Simulator from Immersive Technologies has seen global rapid growth. After its debut at ConExpo...
mechanical systems

Hospital Built to Plan

The Denver, Colorado, suburb of Northglenn sold 5.7 acres of vacant land to SCL Health Community Hospitals for the construction of a 60,000-square-foot, community-based...
noise

When Quiet Matters

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

Emerging Flooring Technologies

As time marches on, new technologies, processes, and techniques shape the way commercial flooring contractors operate. From lean construction and the prefabrication of materials...
Smoke Detector Technology

Smoke Detector Technology for Commercial Buildings

For decades, traditional smoke detectors have been used to protect commercial building occupants from the danger of smoke and fire—protection that is mandated by...
remote control welding

Man Power Savings

Cranes and under-construction high-rises dot the Seattle-area skyline—a telltale sign of the building boom there. Construction hit a 10-year peak in 2016, with 65...