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The Durability Factor With Cold-Applied Versus Hot-Applied Liquid Waterproofing

by Greg Austin | May 13, 2021
Commercial | Industrial | Infrastructure | Markets

After looking at the durability factors in waterproofing, here are the differences between cold- and hot-applied waterproofing, concluding which liquid waterproofing type is recommended based on those all-important durability factors.

U.S. Materials Prices at All-Time High, Contractors in the Lurch

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Economy | Markets

Due to the rising costs of oil, high demand from commercial and residential builders, tariffs and delays from COVID-19, prices for steel, lumber, sealants and geotextiles have hit record highs.

Legislation to Reform NEPA Introduced

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Associated Builders and Contractors has released a statement regarding the UNSHACKLE Act.

New Windows Assist Energy Performance

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Commercial | Markets

The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) has certified six new secondary window systems for commercial use.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Up in April; Contractor Optimism Slips

by ABC | May 11, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted April 20-May 5, 0.1 months higher than in March 2021 and April 2020.

Infrastructure Struggles to Find Bipartisan Pathway

by Peter Comstock | May 10, 2021
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

President Biden and Democrats in Congress have made infrastructure their next priority following the “American Rescue Plan,” the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill passed through budget reconciliation.

Disruption Within Construction: Is Infrastructure the New Frontier for Innovation?

by George White | May 10, 2021
Infrastructure | Technology

Modular architecture, standalone solutions that integrate with other software, increase the quantity and speed at which data is transferred and analyzed and constantly evolves to meet new challenges.

Top Manufacturing Technology Innovations Helping to Develop Construction

by Andrew Richardson | May 9, 2021
Manufacturing | Markets | Technology

Here’s a look at the most innovative current solutions in the marketing sector to find out just how advanced technology has become from a new material, energy supply and design approach perspective.
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