Experts

Brief Hot weather brings added considerations for contractors placing or repairing concrete, should be aware of for placing concrete or performing concrete repair in hot weather, writes Dick Tharpe from Sakrete. Tharpe offers tips on combatting reduced setting times,...

Brief  The digitization of fire and life safety codes and standards can help construction professionals improve collaboration, reduce miscommunication, document project-specific equivalencies and keep important knowledge in-house, writes Val Ziavras, an engineer in...

Brief  There's more to gravel driveway ideas than meets the eye — find out how to make this simple materials shine with expert top tips and design inspiration.   Insight Gravel driveway ideas are popular thanks to the material's cost-effectiveness, optional DIY...

Brief  Farmers in the Midwest are gearing up for a fight over whether pipelines can cut through their land. Many look to the experience other farmers had with the Dakota Access Pipeline a few years ago.   Insight Keith Puntenney is still feeling the impacts from...

Brief  A lengthy report detailing severe decay in the structure of the Fern Hollow Bridge was made months before it collapsed in January, yet no immediate repairs were recommended. The October report by inspectors revealed rusted holes in the bridge's support legs,...

Brief  Both vinyl and linoleum are popular, resilient flooring materials. While they are similar in look and texture, there are a few key differences that are important to note.   Insight According to The Spruce, one of the biggest differences between linoleum...

Brief  Rising material costs have made 6-inch-wide concrete masonry units an attractive option for interior and exterior wall construction for schools or mixed-use and residential properties, Philippe Ledent writes. Ledent covers many of the benefits of 6-inch CMUs,...

Brief  Kahua, a project management information system based in the cloud, recently achieved a moderate designation from the federal FedRAMP program setting optimal security protocols for cloud services. In an interview, Kahua Chief Technology Officer Colin Whitlatch...

Brief  Even though a solid majority of construction companies assign digital transformation a high priority, only 15% have actually begun the process, according to a Dodge Construction Network survey. David Brian Ward, CEO of Safe Site Check In, reviews four factors...