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Three Strategies for Building Products Manufacturers to Address the Workforce Shortage

In a time where builders have fewer skilled workers but more work, it’s important for building products manufacturers to be on the lookout for anything that can save contractors time and grow vocational interest in the construction trades.

Shining a Light on the Future of LEDs

by Cindy O'Hara | May 1, 2018
Manufacturing | Markets

The outlook for the LED lighting industry has never been brighter. The following trends highlight some of the ways that LEDs will be used to create more architecturally beautiful and functional spaces in the coming year.

Changing Times Call for New Innovations in the Electrical Industry

by Emily Heitman | Apr 20, 2018
Manufacturing | Markets

It’s no secret the electrical industry is transforming quickly. Adapting to modern infrastructure is becoming a necessity. Many options on the market today can reduce costs, simplify maintenance and increase lifespan.

How to Decide Between a Plasma Cutting Table and a Laser Cutting Table

by Rick McClean | Apr 17, 2018
Manufacturing | Markets | Productivity

Laser and cutting tables make it easy to create CAD/CAM-designed, high-quality parts from a variety of different metals and materials. Here's how to determine which one is right for your business.

The Power of Digitization Propels Prefabrication Into the Future

by Satyen Patel | Apr 2, 2018
Manufacturing | Robotics | Technology

Digitization is creating a fundamental shift in building design and engineering. Digitization and prefabrication reduce production time and project costs while improving a project’s overall quality.

Power to the Jobsite: Where It Comes From and How to Keep It Flowing

by Steve Willson | Mar 21, 2018
Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets

To keep a project running smoothly, contractors need to know the basics of electricity distribution and how a project interfaces with the local electric utility. Here are some general tips.

Could Carbon Fiber Be the Superhero of Building Materials?

by Matt Alderton | Mar 1, 2018
Manufacturing | Markets

One of the most promising composites for the future of building is carbon fiber. A polymer comprising long, thin strands of carbon atoms bound together in a crystalline formation—each strand thinner than a human hair. It’s lighter than steel, five times stronger and twice as stiff.

Supply-Chain Finance in Construction: Solving the Working Capital Challenge

by Mike Antis | Feb 20, 2018
Finance | Manufacturing | Technology

A growing number of general contractors are turning to supply chain financing (SCF) to provide faster and more predictable payments to subcontractors using third-party funding.

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Three Strategies for Building Products Manufacturers to Address the Workforce Shortage

Shining a Light on the Future of LEDs

Changing Times Call for New Innovations in the Electrical Industry

How to Decide Between a Plasma Cutting Table and a Laser Cutting Table

The Power of Digitization Propels Prefabrication Into the Future

Power to the Jobsite: Where It Comes From and How to Keep It Flowing

Could Carbon Fiber Be the Superhero of Building Materials?

Supply-Chain Finance in Construction: Solving the Working Capital Challenge

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