An element of sustainable design, fired-clay brick can provide structure, finish, acoustic and thermal comfort, good indoor air quality, fire resistance, impact resistance and durability.
Steel Versus Aluminum in Industrial Construction
There is seldom a perfect choice in terms of construction materials. Steel is easy to cut, bend and weld. Aluminum, on the other hand, is lightweight, easy to bend and resists corrosion.
Industrial Insights on Emergency Preparedness
Companies that are able to recover quickly from natural or manmade disasters spend considerable time and resources to prepare for those events.
ABC Users Summit Brings Owners and Contractors Together to Problem-Solve and Share Best Practices
Despite the competitive nature of project procurement, it is beneficial to connect with other construction businesses and project owners to talk through the host of potential risks and challenges facing industrial contractors. The seventh annual ABC Users Summit will offer just that opportunity May 15-17 in Dallas.
Fortifying New Concrete With Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor Admixtures
An easier way for a contractor to add corrosion protection to a building project is to incorporate a migrating corrosion inhibitor admixture at a small fraction of the total construction cost. Here's how.
Analyzing Self-Healing Concepts to Avoid Concrete Cracking
Construction codes of practice tend to regard materials and structural degradation as unavoidable events, largely overlooking the long-term material behavior and accepting the need for costly maintenance due to structural weathering. New research could improve the lifespan of concrete.
High-growth Markets, Cybersecurity Stand Out in Real Estate Report
In the big picture, the most important issues to watch include cybersecurity risk management (dubbed an industry disrupter), infrastructure, immigration and resiliency tied to natural disasters.
The New Industrial Revolution: Rebuilding America and the World
While the industry is in the early phases of an industrialized construction revolution, the movement will allow increased efficiency and leveraged technology to build for the future, fix aging infrastructure and drive the creation of new jobs and growth.











