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Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector

Civil + Structural Engineer

The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. We are proud of what we’ve developed to help customers optimize their operations, including grade control. Today’s announcement is a continuation of this collaboration. .”

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Optimizing Construction Workforce Management in 2025: Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Empower Skilled Talent

Construction Marketing

This guide breaks down the most critical strategies for 2025, from labor forecasting and retention tactics to workforce optimization tech that actually works on real job sites. If you’re still building schedules in spreadsheets and hoping for the best, you’re not planningyou’re reacting. It’s a strategic one.

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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years.

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Brad Jacobs Entering Building Products Distribution Industry

CCR Magazine

After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs has announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe, according to industry estimates. The company will be called QXO, Inc.

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Lifehacks to Manage with BIM Large Projects on a Technical Level

Construction Daily News

This is especially relevant for high-rise buildings , industrial facilities , and large-scale areas where many engineers work simultaneously. To optimize work, it’s important to apply a few effective tricks: 1. Increase the capacity: Faster decision-making and optimized processes boost overall productivity.

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Solidia Technologies To Open Commercial Manufacturing Facility for Dry-Cast Concrete Products

Civil + Structural Engineer

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, May 16, 2023 — Solidia Technologies , a leading provider of decarbonization technologies and sustainable, high-performance construction and building material solutions, has announced its first concrete products manufacturing plant. Solidia anticipates the facility will come online in Q3 2024.

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New reports guide AEC professionals on low-carbon gypsum materials adoption

Construction Specifier

Global architecture firm, Perkins&Will, in partnership with the nonprofit research organization, Healthy Building Network, has released two reports that aim for the adoption of low-carbon gypsum drywall, flooring, and insulation materials for AEC professionals. Insulation distribution, valued at $57.5 Photo courtesy Bigstock.