Surface preparation is not a one-size-fits-all application. Contractors must be able to adapt to the needs of the site they are working on. Here are a few ways to choose the best products and equipment for the job.
Oregon Codifies Tall Wood Buildings
Oregon is the first state to allow wood buildings to exceed six stories without special consideration under the Oregon Building Codes Division’s recent statement of alternative method (SAM), which provides prescriptive path elements for mass timber construction.
ABC Users Summit
Leading construction owners, developers and merit shop contractors will come together Oct. 10-12 in Dallas for discussions about how to collaboratively improve upon the planning and delivery of high-quality industrial and health care construction projects at the annual ABC Users Summit hosted by Associated Builders and Contractors.
Surviving the ‘Solarcoaster’
Though riddled with hurdles, solar is a lucrative industry for those contractors willing to meet the challenge. In the United States, there are 55.9 gigawatts of total solar capacity, 250,000 people employed in solar-related jobs and 1,748,000 installed solar energy programs.
Intumescent Coatings Market Estimated to Exceed $1 Billion by 2024
Strong growth indicators in the construction industry are analyzed to be the prime factor propelling the global intumescent coatings market size by 2024.
Tips for Choosing the Right Heat Exchanger
Here are some things to keep in mind when selecting an industrial heater to ensure the heat exchanger will perform well over the long haul.
Fire Safety of CLT and Mass Timber Buildings
The use of mass timber has been growing as developers strive for sustainable and efficient construction. With increased understanding of mass timber’s fire performance, expect to see more of these buildings.
Engineering Better Wood Structures for Earthquakes: Past Experiences and Future Trends
With proper design and better quality control, light-framed wood buildings will continue to perform better in seismic events and dominate low-rise commercial and single-family residential construction in the U.S.










