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Key Factors of a Successful Concrete Repair Job
Brief ACI and the International Concrete Repair Institute have many resources to help builders repair concrete -- a process that involves thoughtful material selection, surface preparation and going beyond the symptoms of cracking to determine the scope of the...
What is a Construction Management Plan?
Brief This is especially true if you are working for clients who require a large project, but are as yet unfamiliar with the complex environment of the contemporary construction environment. A poor construction management plan can easily result in losses, or in...
How Modular Buildings can Help Tackle the Global Housing Crisis
Brief Eva Talbot is an architect and U.S. product director for Modulous, a construction technology firm creating the first globally scalable model for the design and delivery of affordable and sustainable homes. She spoke to Doreen Lorenzo for Designing Women, a...
The 20-minute Practice that can Improve Leadership
Brief Investing 20 minutes a day or less in journaling in the morning and the evening can help executives plan their day, evaluate what's working and what's not and measure progress toward their goals, writes Art Petty. Petty offers 20 prompts to get started and...
How Introverted Leaders can Draw on Their Strengths
Brief Gregarious leaders may be more visible, but more introverted leaders can play to their strengths of thinking deeply and their planning and decision-making skills to inspire their teams, writes Lolly Daskal. "Introverts are especially effective leaders for an...
How Construction Automation is Advancing
Brief A big boost in venture capital is one factor fueling development of construction technology, in addition to changing work environments, as-a-service business models and the need to replace scarce workers, writes Charles Rathmann. Rathmann reviews the state of...
The Challenges of Moisture Content in Concrete
Brief Water is a necessary component in the creation of concrete, but the ideal moisture content is critical to ensuring strength and durability. Tanzin Fatima and Roy Cannon of Pecora Corp. write about the problems and challenges of internal moisture in concrete and...
5 Essential Home Design Ideas for Aging in Place
Brief Many people want to continue to enjoy their own home as they get older.To make the most of independent living, interior design experts suggest focusing on five key aspects to create your forever home. Insight Many people want to continue to enjoy their...
What’s the World’s Tallest Building?
Brief America's Empire State Building and the Sears Tower were, at different times, the tallest buildings in the world. But they've been eclipsed by some truly giant structures. Engineering tools and building capabilities have come a long way in the last couple of...