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5 ways to Show Respect and Trust for Employees
Brief The pandemic has left employees demanding more respect for their work and their personal lives, writes S. Chris Edmonds, who offers five ways leaders can align business goals with employee expectations, including creating a culture of trust and focusing on...
Modular Architecture:. How Modular Construction is Evolving
Brief Modular construction has been around for decades but continues to evolve, with the latest forms falling into three categories: full stack, off the shelf and options from design-development firms. Hassell senior researcher Daniel Davis explores this world of...
Nondestructive Tests: DThe benefits of maturity testing for Concrete
Brief Nondestructive maturity testing can help yield important information about concrete strength in critical places while accounting for variances in field conditions, writes Scott Grumski, vice president of platform development at Forney. While it cannot replace...
5 Strategies to Set Your Team Up for Success
Brief Leaders can entrust their teams with responsibilities when they communicate goals, are decisive, build two-way relationships and reward success, writes professor and consultant Jonathan Dapra. "How can you expect your associates to bring their A-game to work...
OGRA Presenter Says: Both Steel and Concrete Should be Considered for Bridge Projects
Brief Concrete and steel rate about the same for bridge construction in terms of initial and future costs, life-cycle costs and bridge life, according to a study by Dr. Michael Barker, a civil and architectural engineer and a professor at the University of Wyoming....
Building of the Future(IFMA 2020): The Critical Relationship Between Buildings and Sustainability for the Future
Brief Climate change and lessons from the coronavirus pandemic will figure into and reshape construction of smart buildings, says Chris Collins, vice president of systems transformation for digital energy at Schneider Electric. Collins lays out essentials for future...
The Essential Leadership Attributes of 2020
Brief The uncertainty of 2020 has forced leaders to become more flexible, resilient, communicative and purpose-driven, writes Alaina Love, sharing anecdotes from executives and coaches. "I've found that when leaders have shown up authentically, teams have felt...
How Engineers Move Entire Building
It is quite frustrating to search for a house, and finding the right one can be a pain in the neck. Sometimes the neighborhood is lovely but the houses are not suitable for you, and sometimes you find the perfect house but this time surroundings are not preferable. If...
The Benefits of EPS Geofoam: Role of Geofoam in the Evolution of the Modern Construction Industry
Brief Lightweight and durable expanded polystyrene geofoam is proving to be a useful alternative to traditional fill materials for concrete construction, writes Saloni Walimbe. The multifunctional material can be used for roadways, stadiums, thermal insulation and...