Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

By Tim Cullen and Tom Bagsarian Photos courtesy Encon United Much attention has turned to data center construction, not only in the United States, but throughout the world, as technology companies strive to find facilities to house the infrastructure needed as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent.

Building Materials Manufacturing

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

The post Why a High-Quality Plaster Finish Is the Unsung Hero of Every Construction Project: Unveiling Its Essential Role appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the world of construction, attention often gravitates towards structural elements and design aesthetics, overshadowing essential finishing touches.

Painting/finishing

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

These stricter regulations aim to reduce energy consumption and enhance overall building performance, making air barriers a key element in todays construction practices. By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency.

Building Code Compliance

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The post Recycled Paper Insulation: The Complete Guide to Sustainable Cellulose Insulation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Wet-spray applications involve adding a small amount of water and adhesive to create denser installations, particularly suitable for new construction and areas requiring maximum thermal performance.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2025

The post How to Pick Fasteners for Harsh Environments appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Standard fasteners won’t cut it when construction projects face extreme conditions, like marine environments, chemical exposure, temperature fluctuations and corrosive atmospheres.

Environmental Consulting

Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2025

That’s where innovation in pavement recycling and stabilisation is making its mark – and reshaping the way we think about road construction and maintenance. Over the past two decades, pavement recycling and stabilisation have evolved from niche techniques to essential tools in the road maintenance and construction toolbox. The result?

Environmental Impact Assessment

For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Contractors are also adopting machine control for accurate placement of materials.

Concrete Pouring

For Construction Pros

JUNE 6, 2025

It’s recommended to find out if the slab will have foot traffic or if the quality is an architectural feature. Floating a slab with a plastic blade should produce a clear finish. The drawback with a plastic power trowel blade is the additional cost and shorter life.

Construction Equipment

Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

Construction accounting is a unique branch of accounting that reflects the specific financial needs of contractors and construction companies. It’s not a parallel universe, but it’s worth knowing some important differences between construction-specific accounting and other types of business accounting.

General Contracting

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Their recent developments have focused on bolstering “community resilience” and “functional recovery,” resulting in increased seismic considerations in construction. As more is learned about seismic events and how their characteristics could be better measured, the ability to design and construct better-performing buildings increases.

Building Performance Measurement

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

The post The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants and criteria air contaminants that affect our daily lives. Every breath you take matters.

Environmental Impact Assessment

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

The post The Importance of Metal Stamping for Power Tools and Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In power tools and construction equipment, the demand for strength, precision, and reliability is non-negotiable. Moreover, metal stamping enables rapid turnaround without sacrificing quality.

Building Materials Manufacturing

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The post Why The Glass Warehouse is Your Go-To for Custom Glass Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When it comes to finding high-quality, durable, and affordable glass products, The Glass Warehouse has established itself as a leader in the industry. Who is The Glass Warehouse? Why Choose The Glass Warehouse?

Building Materials Manufacturing

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.

Quality Assurance

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

. – After a long, stormy winter, drivers are faced with dodging potholes or suffering the consequences of damage to their vehicles, but a first-of its-kind quality control tool may help increase the quality of pavement and keep those potholes, ruts and cracks from forming. In some cases, the entire road may have to be rebuilt.

Quality Control

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Callahan, Contributing Editor P art 1 of this series addressed how home building lags other industries in achieving productivity gains and how simplification and standardization are key to improving productivity in housing construction. 3 Ways to Automate Residential Construction and Increase Productivity 1.

Building Automation

iField Smart

APRIL 30, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction Field Inspection with Advanced Software Solutions Construction projects are complex and demand adherence, coordination, and precision to required construction standards. Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques.

Inspection

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2022

PROVEN FORMULA FOR EFFICIENT FACILITIES Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction. Create estimates, deploy project workflows and controls, inclusive of timelines, approval stages, appropriate information access, and more. Manage costs of all types: Effort (labor, crews, timelines), quantities, materials, and equipment.

Maintenance

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Based on a report by Kings Research, the construction management software market will reach $21.67

Construction Management

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:08 Mass Timber Sustainability leaders from Skanska, RDH, and Polygon share five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

Building Performance Measurement

iField Smart

MAY 21, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction Management: The Power of Construction Field Inspection Software. In the dynamic world of construction management, precision, efficiency, and safety are paramount. In today’s digital age, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the construction industry is not left untouched.

Inspection

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. In other words, you need the right combination of people and technology to execute prefab and modular construction.

Prefabrication

Roads Online

APRIL 19, 2023

Koppen Construction has built its reputation on delivering quality infrastructure in some of Australia’s toughest climates. This also means finding equipment you can trust to get the job done – especially when the going gets tough. There are a lot of logistical problems that come with that.

Quality Assurance

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the dynamic field of construction, efficiency and productivity are crucial for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Read on to discover some of the top ways that construction services can enhance both efficiency and productivity.

Quality Assurance

Roads Online

JULY 21, 2024

TRT has a long-standing relationship with crane manufacturer Kobelco, with both companies sharing an appreciation for quality, sustainability and customer satisfaction. Kobelco’s Heavy-Duty Crawlers, for example, are suitable machines for foundational and civil engineering works for construction projects. Images: TRT.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

UK Construction Blog

JULY 8, 2024

The post Finding an Air Compressor Specialist in Bristol appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Air compressors are vital tools across various industries, from manufacturing and automotive to construction and healthcare. Positive feedback from satisfied customers can give you confidence in the quality of their products and services.

Quality Control

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Yuill asks. Until we have the results from these projects, we’re just guessing.”

HVAC Systems

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

In construction, last impressions matter. In fact, the process begins as early as the design phase and is carried on throughout construction. In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service. As a quality assurance test, it starts in design and continues through operations.

Building Commissioning

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. Unfortunately, most Government agencies use “historical information”, “parametric modeling”, or national average cost data and associated construction cost indexes and/or area cost factors.

Estimating

OmTrak

APRIL 23, 2024

OmTrak is a construction management software that streamlines the project delivery and documentation process. The platform is designed to create a comprehensive repository of building information that can be seamlessly handed over to the facility managers upon completion of construction.

Building Code Compliance

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. In these roles, her responsibilities ranged from leading nearly 200 production and technical personnel and ensuring optimal performance to implementing strategic plans and investing in major infrastructure and equipment.

Project Management Consulting

Roads Online

JULY 10, 2024

Initially starting his journey alongside his father laying asphalt, Walker co-founded ANA Asphalts to provide a local-first service that’s focused on providing the highest quality. As he explains, the company represents a mix between the service and thoughtfulness of a local business with the quality and scope of a larger provider.

Construction Machinery

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to the Construction Aggregates Market The Construction Aggregates Market serves as a cornerstone within the global construction industry, providing an extensive range of materials essential for the development of various infrastructure projects worldwide.

Infrastructure Development

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Integral locally researched detailed line item construction cost database – Having a current, open, locally researched detail unit price cost database is critical.

Estimating

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Effective management is crucial to ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This article explores the fundamentals of construction management, its key components, and how it shapes the built environment. What is Construction Management?

Construction Management

Roads Online

OCTOBER 23, 2023

T racc Civil is a civil engineering construction company. It completes all projects in-house through its different divisions of road construction, bulk earthworks, wall construction, and in-grounds divisions. Its established systems provide value for money with respect to risk management, project control and quality assurance.

Building Products Distribution