After a devastating hurricane like Harvey or Irma, the task of rebuilding is massive. The current shortage of skilled labor compounds the problem. In Houston, where construction...

Beginning in the 1960s, rubberized asphalt — a mix of asphalt and crumb rubber made from recycled tires — began to be used as paving material for roadways. That new technology was...

OSHA’s stricter standards go into effect on September 23, 2017. Here’s what you should be doing to protect your workers and ensure you’re in compliance. Construction crews can work...

In machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, networked devices exchange information with each other, no human necessary. It’s the basis of the Internet of Things (IoT) — and the...

The construction industry is booming in 10 key American cities, with another 10 smaller markets expected to expand dramatically over the next 12 months.

Roads in U.S. cities aren’t getting any less congested. While more and better public transportation is one obvious answer, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) is encouraging...

Even if you’re not watching your budget (unlikely these days), there are still times when renting makes more sense. As you plan your next home DIY project, make a list of the tools...

Manholes, sewers, crawlspaces, shafts, HVAC ducts, escalator pits — these are places that can trigger a bout of claustrophobia in susceptible people sooner than they can say “get...

For many people, August is all about trying to stay cool and squeezing in one last family trip before the kids go back to school. For people in the construction industry, the month...

Seeing yawns and heavy eyelids on the jobsite? Don’t ignore them. According to a recent survey from the National Safety Council (NSC), 43 percent of Americans feel they are not...