Data Analysis Helps Contractors Improve Project Performance
Helping contractors improve project performance
By Donna Laquidara-Carr, Ph.D., LEED AP
Are contractors poised to begin improving project performance through better access to data? Two studies...
Operational Efficiency with Digital Transition
For about three decades, Pavecon has been delivering top-of-the-line asphalt and concrete services. Today, Pavecon is an industry leader, operating four companies and nine...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...