Planes and Trains
All aboard for a look at Gomez Construction Company’s work on a high-speed rail station—now arriving at Orlando International Airport.
Bringing Home the (Fancy Italian) Bacon: How to Build a Next-Gen Food Plant
An Italian company wanted to put its first U.S. cured-meats factory in a Missouri college town. Stellar designed and built them a technologically advanced, highly automated facility that prioritizes employee wellbeing—and did most of the job during COVID.
Moving Past COVID-19 Shock: Three Lasting Impacts on the Construction Industry
The pandemic can have long-term effects for not only your employees but your entire business model.
The Shape of Things
Hot on the heels of last month’s story about the secret of ancient Rome’s super-resilient concrete (see “Cold Hard Facts,” April 2023) comes news of a breakthrough in 3D concrete printing. Researchers at the University [...]
Recycled Rubber: The Next Great Sustainability Opportunity
A new set of tires can hurt more than just your wallet. Recognize the impact that end-of-life tires have on the environment when they are stockpiled in landfills rather than recycled and repurposed.
Industrial Revolution: ABC’s 2023 Contractor of the Year
Performance Contractors started out as a small team working on small projects. Today, the Baton Rouge–based industrial contractor is a $1.5-billion company, a merit-shop success story—and the ABC 2023 Contractor of the Year.
How to Ensure Your Industrial Displays Won’t Crack Under Pressure
Choosing the right displays for industrial devices is a key to promoting a safe, productive worksite.
The Case for Retrofitting Existing Cold-Storage Warehouses
Demand for refrigerated warehouses has grown exponentially, accelerating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
