The Smithsonian Channel has brought construction and engineering stories to a wide audience through shows like “How Did They Build That?” and other documentary features that explore the design and construction of remarkable structures around the world. These programs offer more than entertainment; they reveal the sophisticated engineering principles that make modern construction possible. Behind […]
The mass timber movement has accelerated rapidly across North America, and at the heart of this transformation stands a facility that redefines what is possible with engineered wood. When Katerra opened its 270,000-square-foot cross-laminated timber (CLT) factory in Washington state, it became the largest facility of its kind on the continent and signaled a new
Every construction project involves a complex web of relationships among owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers. Managing these relationships effectively is the difference between winning bids and losing opportunities. This is why many construction firms are turning to specialized Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions built specifically for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
Brick and block masonry is one of the oldest skilled trades in the construction industry, and understanding the hourly earnings landscape for these craftspeople helps both employers and workers make informed career and hiring decisions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes detailed wage data for occupations across all fifty states, and the figures for brick
Demolition has evolved far beyond the wrecking ball. Today, controlled demolition using coordinated fleets of excavators has become a precise science, and the rise of demolition timelapse videos has given the construction industry a powerful tool for analyzing workflows, improving safety protocols, and showcasing engineering prowess. Whether you are watching 10 excavators tear down a
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has been a cornerstone of workplace safety research in the United States for decades. Within the construction industry, NIOSH plays a particularly vital role by identifying hazards, developing practical solutions, and partnering with other agencies to reduce injuries and fatalities on job sites. From fall prevention
Utility task vehicles have become an indispensable part of modern construction sites, enabling supervisors, inspectors, and crew members to move quickly across large job sites while carrying tools and materials. When Caterpillar entered the UTV segment at World of Concrete 2018 with the CAT CUV82, the company brought decades of heavy equipment engineering expertise to
Augmented reality is quietly reshaping how construction professionals approach their daily work, moving beyond its gaming reputation to deliver real solutions on active job sites. While many still associate AR with entertainment, contractors and engineers are discovering that overlaying digital information onto the physical world can solve persistent problems in building accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
In September 2020, a robotic arm mounted on a truck in Perth, Western Australia, quietly changed the trajectory of commercial construction. Over the course of a single week, the Hadrian X, built by FBR Ltd (formerly Fastbrick Robotics), laid an entire double brick cavity wall for its first commercial building project. The structure measured 15
The mining industry demands equipment that can move massive quantities of material efficiently, and no machine embodies this requirement better than the BelAZ 75710. Manufactured by the Belarusian Auto-Motive Works (BelAZ), this colossal dump truck holds the title of the largest haul truck ever built. As featured on Construction Junkie’s list of the world’s largest
