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New Technology Can Detect the Bridge Cracks That Inspectors May Miss
The United States has yet to implement a solution to fix the crumbling infrastructure, but we could use a technology to warn us when structures are nearing the end of their useful life. Civil and mechanical engineers from Iowa State University (ISU), The University of Kansas, The University of Arizona and University of South Carolina […]
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CG/LA Infrastructure Maps a Strategy to Stimulate the U.S. Economy
The United States is in the midst of one of its worst recessions, but CG/LA Infrastructure may have a solution. This week, it launched its Blueprint 2025 Project Stimulus Map, which is an interactive digital platform that identifies more than 550 infrastructure projects. These projects, CG/LA notes, have the potential to revitalize the U.S. economy […]
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Builders Turn to Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Equipment
Does the future of construction include the increased use of electric- and hydrogen fuel cell-powered equipment? That’s what a new CNBC article indicates may be possible, as it reports how companies are creating and testing these machines. For example, CNBC reports, builders used the Electric Telehandler 2.6t, supplied by Flannery, on a section of the […]
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COVID-19 Has Exposed The Weakness of Firms That Fail to Protect Payments
Well before COVID-19 introduced itself to the world in dramaticand disruptive fashion, construction businesses struggled to get paid. In fact,driven by a desire to encourage land development and protect contractors frompredatory payment practices, Thomas Jefferson introduced the nation’s firstmechanics lien laws in the 18th century. In the 200 years since, every state has adopted laws […]
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AU Generates New Construction Knowledge with Doctorate Program
A common complaint we heard before the COVID-19 pandemic was that there weren’t enough skilled associates for companies to hire in the construction industry. Contractors sometimes recruited workers out of college, but now it looks like the level of talent they may find could increase. Auburn University (AU) in Auburn, Ala., recently announced that its […]
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Commercial Construction May Enjoy a Comeback After Pandemic
It’s a challenging time for the commercial construction sector. The recent “2020 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index” shows a decrease in the confidence of contractors and their industry outlook during this pandemic. But builders should not lose hope. According to the Chamber of Commerce, the commercial construction industry is positioned […]
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Brad Cole Construction Partners with CrewMinders to Stay Safe
A firm does not win a safety award 10 years in a row without embracing a focus on employee health. That philosophy has earned Brad Cole Construction the Southern Co.’s Triangle Safety Award, which is awarded to contractors with at least 100,000 person hours and zero safety incidents. The heavy civil construction and site work […]
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Peacock Construction Employs Mobile Tech to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Construction has never been known as the most dirt- and grime-free industry, but now, in the wake of COVID-19, keeping things clean is more important than ever. Cutting down on the spread of germs is a priority as well, and Peacock Construction is achieving that with a help of a new app. CEO Kyle Peacock […]
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GE Plans to Use 3-D Printing for Wind Turbines
(Photo credit: GE) 2020 could be the year for 3-D printing in construction. Earlier this week, we saw news about Thinking Huts’ plans to print out a school for the Southeastern Anosy region of Madagascar. But now, GE Renewable Energy has plans to use the technology as well. The company has partnered with COBOD and […]
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The Importance of Construction Wrap-up Administration
Wrap-up insurance programs are one of the most popular risk management tools used in today’s construction world. These programs are utilized on every form of project, including residential buildings, stadium projects, and large road and highway civil projects, providing owners, developers and general contractors alike with better insurance coverage and enhanced cost savings. But what […]
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