With growing awareness of the harmful effects that some construction projects can have on the environment, the use of environmentally-friendly building materials, such as aerated concrete, is becoming a burgeoning industry.
Aerated Concrete Paves Path to Sustainability
Will Composite Steel Frame Be the Next Game Changer?
In all big construction projects, time is money, and few projects drag along as painfully slow as high-rise buildings. A new method of construction shows great promise to improve safety, reduce job site congestion and … about Will Composite Steel Frame Be the Next Game Changer?
Building Up To Smart Skyscrapers
With the urban landscape becoming increasingly crowded, sometimes the most viable way to build is up. Two Australian cities recently ranked high in the latest global Skyscraper Index, according to Knight Frank’s Global Cities 2018 … about Building Up To Smart Skyscrapers
The Future’s Most Important Technology: Infrastructure
Civilization hums along with the help of the various systems put in place to facilitate movement, not just from place to place, but also the movement of commerce, communication, information and resources. This intricately designed … about The Future’s Most Important Technology: Infrastructure
Kewazo’s Robot Does The Heavy Lifting
As we’ve covered before, labor-intensive, repetitive tasks are among the best suited for automation or robotic assistance. And few construction site tasks are as repetitive and labor intensive as scaffold work.
Construction’s Electric Future
As major contributors to planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, the construction and building industries are not typically held up as shining examples of good environmental stewards. According to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate … about Construction’s Electric Future
Getting Ahead of Construction Tech Adoption Challenges
With looming worker shortages and a considerable productivity gap, fresh eyes are being turned toward the opportunities presented by construction technology.
OSHA Moves to Finalize Changes to Crane Operator Certification
OSHA’s long-awaited proposed rule to clarify crane operator requirements comes nearly eight years after the agency’s attempts at certification began with the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard. The rule mandated that crane operators become … about OSHA Moves to Finalize Changes to Crane Operator Certification
How Digital Drawings Are Transforming Construction
Ever since people began building structures, there’s been a need for blueprints. Techniques, methods, and models have evolved over the years — though, for the most part, these were completed using a pencil and paper.
Most Common Rework Causes and How to Prevent Them
Whether due to a lack of skilled labor, miscommunication, or poor project management, countless jobs are extended beyond their scheduled deadline due to a significant amount of rework required to fulfill contractually obligated specifications.
