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Data Centers On The Rise The construction of large data centers—the physical locations where tech companies house their computer systems—is booming across the country. Even though the content is virtual, the data that drives the internet and everything else these days requires physical space to store servers that house the data. Data centers contain thousands, […]
Positive Construction Jobs Report in October The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October employment report indicates that 84,000 construction jobs were added that month, the largest gain in the industry since June. Trade contractors in residential and nonresidential construction both added jobs, with nonresidential building adding 28,000 jobs, 10,000 more than residential. Additionally, heavy and civil […]
Low Emission Concrete In The Works One of the world’s largest cement companies, CEMEX, and a company that develops nanomaterials, Carbon Upcycling, together will utilize nanotechnology to research the production of low emission concrete. Annually, CEMEX uses 3 million tons of industrial residue as additives to cement and concrete; however, a good portion of waste […]
ACI Releases New Detailing Manual – Including Downloadable CAD Files Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, (November 6, 2020) The American Concrete Institute has released a new and updated ACI Detailing Manual. Previously updated in 2004, the 2020 edition of the ACI Detailing Manual includes many new updates and revisions, plus the addition of valuable downloadable CAD […]
Autonomous Construction Site Pilot Project The Construction industry won’t be taken completely over by robots, but the future does put autonomous trucks on the job sooner rather than later. An autonomous construction site pilot project slated for November will start by transforming a Caterpillar 725 articulated dump truck into an autonomous vehicle. The project involves […]
A Safer Safety Leadership Conference Like so much this year, EHS Today’s annual Safety Leadership Conference is going virtual. EHS Today is an occupational safety and health magazine and a leading magazine for environmental, health and safety management professionals in the construction industry, among others. This year’s conference will convene online November 10-12, 2020 Over […]
You Don’t Need A Degree To Land A Great Job Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, AdvisorSmith analyzed the top 25 highest paying jobs without a college degree; construction-related jobs comprise several of these jobs, with construction manager coming in at number 2. In fact, 58% of construction managers do not have a […]
Metabo HPT MultiVolt™ 36V 3-1/2″ 21° Cordless Duplex Nailer The 36V MultiVolt™ 21° Cordless Duplex Nailer – NR3675DD – is here to revolutionize the concrete forming jobsite as it allows for a massive productivity boost vs. hand driving Duplex nails. Save money on the jobsite by saving valuable time! Move quickly while building concrete forms […]
For the highest quality mix, the paddle is your most important choice. There is a definite science behind mixing. Many contractors are not aware they can save a lot of time and money by perfecting their mixing techniques. When you match the paddle to your mix, not only is it easier to use, but it […]
$2M Grant For Greener Concrete The Department of Energy granted UCLA a $2-million grant to research and develop a process to convert CO2 emissions into a form of concrete. Traditional cement comprises over 8% of manmade CO2 emissions; this potential product could have a carbon footprint 50-70% lower than regular concrete. The process uses calcium […]