Equipment

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...

Too often, fleet-management strategies revolve around a simple strategy: Buy a vehicle at the best price, pay it off, then drive it until the wheels fall off. To measure what owning a vehicle fleet really costs—and maximize dollars—businesses must do more than calculate the amou...

Prioritizing fleet asset issues can significantly improve operational efficiency and productivity, as well as asset performance and return on investment. Construction fleets can implement a structured process for issue prioritization and leverage fleet-management software to proa...