When Ford introduced the all-new Transit van, it signaled a major shift in the commercial vehicle landscape. For construction professionals who have relied on pickup trucks for years, the Transit offers a compelling alternative that deserves a closer look. With its impressive cargo capacity, superior fuel efficiency, and versatile configurations, the Transit makes a strong […]
Road construction projects face a fundamental challenge: how to keep traffic moving while crews work safely and efficiently. Mooven, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that delivers real-time Traffic Engineering Fundamentals of Traffic Flow Control Devices insights and situational awareness around traffic conditions, has established a North American beachhead and is building distribution and a customer base
The construction industry has undergone a remarkable digital transformation over the past decade. What was once considered leading-edge using software for estimating, time keeping, and job costing is now simply the baseline for doing business. Today’s competitive edge comes from technologies like drones, robotics, automated machine controls, telematics, and advanced construction management platforms. For a
Construction-related spending accounts for 13 percent of the global gross domestic product, making it one of the most significant sectors in the world economy. Yet the industry continues to struggle with cost overruns, project delays, and stagnant productivity. Large infrastructure projects typically cost 80 percent more than budgeted and run 20 months late to completion.
The use of three-dimensional building information modeling has transformed how construction teams approach quality assurance on complex medical facility projects. When McCarthy Building Companies undertook the $31 million MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion at Long Beach Memorial in California, the firm deployed Autodesk Navisworks 2012 and Revit 2012 to create detailed 3D representations of existing
For decades, construction companies have relied on compliance checklists, monthly audits, and regulatory mandates to keep workers safe on the job. Yet many firms that pass every inspection still face rising incident rates. The missing piece is not stricter rules but a genuine safety culture that embeds safe practices into every level of the organization.
Construction safety culture is the foundation upon which every successful jobsite operates, yet too many firms treat it as an afterthought rather than a core operational pillar. When a health crisis such as a pandemic emerges, companies with weak safety cultures find themselves scrambling to implement protective measures while those with robust systems adapt quickly.
The collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, in July 2021 sent shockwaves through the construction industry. A 12-story concrete building that had stood for four decades suddenly gave way, claiming 98 lives and injuring a dozen others. As investigators examined the rubble, a troubling narrative emerged one that connects concrete durability
Architects and builders in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region have long preferred masonry for its durability, thermal performance, fire protection, and aesthetics. Yet modeling masonry in BIM software has historically been a tedious manual process. The Triangle Aquatic Center renovation in Cary, North Carolina, demonstrates how the Masonry Fireplace Systems Building Beautiful Stone Fireplaces Without
The construction equipment rental industry has long operated on a model of local relationships, physical yards, and phone calls. But as project complexity grows and the workforce shifts toward digital-native generations, the industry is ripe for transformation. Companies like BigRentz are proving that the construction equipment rental industry can evolve beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar approach
