New Technology Simplifies Road Resurfacing
New resurfacing systems are designed to offer 3D scanning collected while driving the jobsite road, which can replace hours of surveyor-obtained, cross-section measurements.
The World’s Most Exceptional Bridges
Take a look at a few of the world’s most exceptional bridges and the technology behind them.
Four Trends to Watch for the Construction Industry in 2019
Companies that are aware of, can mitigate and can take advantage of these wildcards will see their strength and brand in the market increase—even in a period of expected uncertainty.
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.
Climate Change and the Need for Resiliency in the Built Environment
The industry needs to meet the challenges of climate change by incorporating climate projections into infrastructure design, investment and appraisal criteria, and model building codes.
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.
Highway Report Calls for 20-year ‘Blueprint for Action’
A congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has determined the United States needs a 20-year “blueprint for action” that includes an Interstate Highway System Renewal and Modernization Program partially paid for by a higher federal fuel tax, and that allows tolls and per-mile-charges on more interstate routes.
