The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Concrete Mix for Your Home Driveway

Home driveway

| Outline of the Article | | ——————————————— | | I. Introduction | | II. Understanding Concrete Mixes | | A. Types of Concrete Mixes | | B. Factors to Consider | | III. Assessing Your Driveway Needs | | A. Climate and Weather Considerations | | B. Traffic Load and Usage | | C. … Read more

Recycled plastic composite decking for sustainable outdoor living spaces

The Benefits of Recycled Plastic Composite Decking for Sustainable Outdoor Living Spaces As more and more people become concerned about the environmental impact of their actions, the demand for sustainable building materials has increased. One area where this is especially true is in the construction of outdoor living spaces. Traditional decking materials like wood and … Read more

What is shoring system and its uses

AR-80 Shoring System Due to its high connection-point bearing capacity, the Multidirectional System can be used with slabs in construction or civil engineering. The system supports assembly of the Shoring System (equally spaced base jacks) or independent towers. In the latter case, the floor measurements can range from 0.73 m to 2.57 m. The design … Read more

What Does Work/Life Balance Mean in Construction?

What Does Work/Life Balance Mean in Construction?

There is a growing trend among companies today to make work/life balance part of their culture. Work/life balance simply means an employee can easily balance work demands with demands in their personal life. In a perfect work/life balance world, weeknight soccer games aren’t disrupted by work calls and employees are focused on their tasks when … Read more

3 Common (And Expensive) Construction HR Compliance Issues & Their Solutions

3 Common (And Expensive) Construction HR Compliance Issues & Their Solutions

The HR department of a construction company is faced with numerous HR-related tasks every day including attracting new employees, keeping and energizing existing employees as well as providing current training and benefits, all while maintaining conformity. This is a huge task when you consider that businesses working in the construction sector have to adhere to … Read more

Top 10 Construction Industry Podcasts You Need to Check Out

It’s possible to say that the year 2020 has been the year of the dumpster fire. year. The coronavirus outbreak and subsequent shelter-in place orders, stay-at home orders and other health measures have profoundly affected how we live and work. This year , I’ve been having, although not necessarily more time, but with less to … Read more

Construction Industry Gears Up For The Drone Revolution

Construction Industry Gears Up For The Drone Revolution

There’s a good chance you’ve been able to see them hovering above the construction site, taking images and capturing information. Perhaps your business has utilized them to perform surveys or to track the progress of a job. These are drones, or, more accurately, UAVs, or unmanned aircrafts (UAVs) and construction companies are beginning to realize … Read more

4 Reasons Contractors Should Prioritize Tech Adoption in 2022

2021 was a difficult but a positive years for those working in construction. The increasing use of technology within this industry is in the spotlight. The pandemic is causing builders to invest in advanced tools, investors are beginning to recognize the importance of this business. There’s no doubt that 2022 will be a decade of … Read more

6 Ways to Imagine AI Transforming the Construction Industry

6 Ways to Imagine AI Transforming the Construction Industry

When we think of machine learning or artificial intelligence one of the first thoughts that pops into mind is a distant sci-fi fantasy where the man-machine model like “The Terminator” conquers the entire world, and humanity is in its hands. The image that is of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be best kept to the realm … Read more