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.
Raising the Roof
Fixing the collapsing roof of a huge underground reservoir presented a safety challenge for Industrial Contractors/Managers Inc.—and led to an innovative, customized solution.
Scaling Up: Megaprojects Are a Big Deal
CE thinks big by profiling a chemical plant, a public-transit system and a mixed-use development.
