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Consider this: the United States discards approximately 11 million tons of asphalt shingles each year. By using recycled asphalt shingles in highway construction, the country both...

Walk into many construction offices or job site trailers and you’ll find a sea of paper that most likely represents wasted time in the schedule, if only because office and field...

Plants need air, water, nourishment and daylight. So do humans, who also need fitness, comfort and support for their cognitive and emotional health. These are the seven core...

When retrofitting an office space, designers focus on three main objectives: increased sustainability, improved ergonomics, and enhanced wellness. Spaces must be adapted with a...

A good glue joint is usually stronger than the wood being joined. In other words, it’s more likely the wood will break before the glued joint fails. To achieve these results, you...

A grinder outfitted with a cutting disk can make a quick, rough cut in a pinch. The Challenge: You need to cut pipe, re-bar, sheet metal or dimensional steel in an area where there...

A good business deal is often described as a win-win because both sides benefit. But companies that support volunteerism can enjoy a win-win-win, with benefits going to three...

The Challenge: There’s a tree that needs to come down and you need a quick and dirty way to make sure it’s not going to hit a power line, wall or anything else when it falls. The...

An estimator can make or break a project by winning it at the right price — and making or losing money on it. An estimator is a vital part of any construction team, whether it’s a...