Equipment

When it comes to the operating costs of construction equipment, fuel represents a large slice of the pie—typically 30% or more. The primary fuel source in construction remains diesel. When the price of this variable expense spikes, as it did in the fall of 2023, it can wreak havo...

The potential for cheap or inferior construction equipment and materials from China to end up in the United States is a multi-pronged, wide-ranging and complex problem—and it comes with a host of potentially detrimental effects. The issue pertains to trade rules, behaviors that ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14—Construction input prices decreased 0.2% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released on Jan. 14. Nonresidential construction inp...

The construction industry is acclimating to an ever-digitizing workflow and ecosystem, alongside the growing importance of protecting equipment in sectors related to critical infrastructure. Construction companies and their employees must all be aware of digital safety concerns j...

Advanced materials transform modern structural building systems because they offer greater strength, durability and sustainability than ever before. Among these innovations, mineral-composite fiber-reinforced bricks emerge as trailblazers for nonresidential construction projects....

Maturity monitoring, a non-destructive way to estimate the compressive strength of in-place concrete, uses digital sensors to capture inputs such as time and temperature in order to monitor strength in real-time, saving the design and construction team time and money. The sensor ...

Modular construction continues to gain traction as the construction industry continues to recover post-COVID. Building prefabricated components offsite and transporting them to the construction site for assembly has several advantages, including faster construction times, lower c...

As the professional construction industry continues to expand, the demands placed on contractors continue to escalate. To meet this growth, professionals require tools tailored to the specific requirements of each jobsite and solutions that optimize efficiency, minimize downtime ...

In the ever-evolving world of plumbing, technological advancements are driving the industry toward greater efficiency, sustainability and innovation. It is important to consider that these innovations are not only transforming the plumbing landscape but also playing a crucial rol...

As demands for precision have risen, the technology enabling more accurate measurements has advanced. Construction professionals can gain much from leaning into this trend. Going beyond the humble tape measure has implications from accuracy to speed to convenience. LASER MEASURE...