For Construction Pros

Crane Raises the Roof on Historic Theater Restoration

Dismantling the roof of the landmark, 1920s-era theater was one part of a $130 million renovation project.

Article • October 1st, 2012

Induction Heating Cuts Preheat Time in Half During Lambeau Field Welding

Contractor says induction heating cut preheat time in half, eliminated extra gas cost and protected workers from hot equipment

Article • October 1st, 2012

Paving Technology Helps Achieve Accuracy

Lane Construction uses 3D system to complete the western segment of the Raleigh Outer Loop

Article • September 27th, 2012

All in a Weekend’s Work

Hybrid laser-satellite automated grade control system holds milling and paving grade, as well as cross-slopes, on fast-track South Carolina interstate project

Article • September 27th, 2012

Demolition Project Achieves 90% Recycle Rate While Helping Preserve History

J.R Ramon & Sons helps preserve the façade of the iconic 90-year-old Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio while making way for a new performing arts center

Article • September 26th, 2012

Five-Step Plan for Safe, Successful Vehicle Lifting in the Mining Industry

Stertil-Koni announces a five-step plan to ensure lifts are properly installed and will function properly for years

Article • September 24th, 2012

Constructing One of the Longest and Highest Viaducts in Portugal

Preassembling structures on the ground and lifting them to deck level minimizes risky activities inherent to working at heights on the Corgo Viaduct project

Article • September 24th, 2012

eVoice: Five Tips for Efficiently Running a Small Construction Business

Virtual phone service discusses how business communications with customers, vendors and employees is vital to success.

Article • September 20th, 2012

Concrete Travels 250 Feet Down A Mountain For Culvert Pipe Repair

CTS Cement's Rapid Set PipeLiner and Spincrete system allowed a contractor to flow repair material 250 feet down a mountain and repair a culvert in 24 hours without needing to excavate

Article • September 17th, 2012

Design-Build Team Sets Benchmark for Fastest Construction of Federal Courthouse

A design-build project team completes the fastest delivery of a modern federal courthouse in only 27 months in Billings, Mont.

Article • September 14th, 2012

Jobsite Storage Chest Foils Construction Theft

KNAACK Jobmaster withstands thieves, delights equipment manager by securing $3,000 worth of tools on Terre Haute, IN, construction site

Article • September 11th, 2012

Self-Erecting Cranes Lift University Project to Early Completion

A pair of Potain cranes replace a single tower crane, turning a three-week weather delay into early completion at the $16.5 million Cedarville University Health Science Center

Article • September 10th, 2012

Saint Louis Art Museum Features Unique Concrete Elements

Coffered ceiling and polished exterior tilt-up concrete panels are just a few of the concrete features of the new 200,000 square foot expansion project.

Article • September 7th, 2012