A Comprehensive Review on the Mechanical Properties of Waste Tire Rubber Concrete
In recent years, sustainable and eco-friendly construction materials have gained significant attention in the field of civil engineering. One such innovative material is waste tire rubber concrete, which integrates recycled…
Sustainable Construction: Examining the Influence of Recycled Coarse Aggregate on Water Absorption and Chloride Penetration in Concrete
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure of our societies. With a growing emphasis on sustainability, researchers and engineers are continually exploring innovative ways to reduce…
FORMER PROFESSIONAL MOTOCROSS RACER RANDY POULTER MAKES A CAREER OUT OF TRACK BUILDING, EXCAVATION WORK
Some people have an incredibly interesting story about how they became involved in the industry they are currently in. Randy Poulter is a good example. He is the owner of 903…
ELON MUSK’S THE BORING COMPANY COMPLETES TUNNEL EXCAVATION AT THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER
CONEXPO/CON/AGG will be held in 2023. Attendees can expect to have a much larger area for walking around. The attendees will also be able to travel from one end of…
WOMAN-OWNED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BREX ENTERPRISES SETTING NEW STANDARDS FOR SAFETY, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, INNOVATION
Brex Enterprises, based in Irwin (P.A.), about 22 miles south of Pittsburgh, provides services such as pipeline maintenance, earthwork, development, trucking, hauling, and right-of-way services. It is a family-owned business…
10 CONSTRUCTION PODCASTS YOU SHOULD SUBSCRIBE TO
It’s not surprising that new construction podcasts appear every month. Audio is a great format for contractors who are looking for advice to help them take their business and career…
WHAT LEADING CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES ARE DOING IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19
The construction industry is resilient, even as COVID-19 (coronavirus) brings many businesses to a halt. Construction firms are not like other industries, where working from home and drive-thru services can…
ELECTRIC-POWERED CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: MORE OPTIONS COME TO MARKET
Electric vehicles (EVs), which are now available in almost every application, have become a popular choice for construction. Electric power was once restricted to niche applications such as nonmobile equipment,…
6 EVOLVING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Construction, a highly information-intensive industry, has been slow to adopt the technology. Up until about six or seven years ago, the technology was reserved only for the back office. It…
HOW AUTONOMOUS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WILL REVOLUTIONIZE THE INDUSTRY
The industry is moving towards autonomous construction equipment. It’s not a reality just yet, but this is the direction it is heading. Many contractors may be concerned about job losses…