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By Emily Newton
November 6, 2024
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 Concrete Increases Accuracy and Keeps Jobs on Schedule
By Erica Flukinger
October 4, 2024
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 ...

The Critical Role of Protective Coatings in Modular Construction
By Stuart Bradbury
September 18, 2024
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...

Fully Charged: Innovations in Battery Technology
By Alicia Rothenberg
September 17, 2024
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 ...

The Future of Plumbing: Embracing Next-Generation Technology for Water Efficiency
By Emily Simpson
September 10, 2024
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...

Redefining Construction Standards With High-Precision Measurement Techniques
By Ellie Gabel
September 5, 2024
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.
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Sealing the Future: The Transformative Power of AWBs in Educational Infrastructure
By Benjamin Meyer, AIA, LEED AP
December 8, 2023
Each year, educational institutions across the United States grapple with the challenges of decaying walls, escalating energy bills for HVAC systems, challenging indoor air-quality control and the persistent issue of moisture damage. Given the existing strain on education sector ...

Perfect Your Materials-Procurement Process
By Maria Davidson
November 27, 2023
After working with thousands of contractors to improve their procurement and materials management processes, Kojo recognized a pattern among those experiencing exceptional growth and resilience in the face of challenges like supply-chain disruptions and inflation. The company ana...

Lower, Increase, Improve: The Power of Materials Selections
By Kevin Newman
August 9, 2023
In the dynamic world of building and construction, architects hold the key to creating structures that are not only visually appealing but also sustainable, cost-efficient and conducive to a high-quality living experience. One of the critical factors that architects must consider...

Renting Your Construction Equipment Could Minimize Your Economic Risk
By Chris Johnson
July 27, 2023
Rising rates and today’s economic climate are fueling record increases in the rental and leasing markets in construction equipment. The North American construction equipment rental business was valued at $42.64 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $58.49 billion by 2029, repr...
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