Expert Columns: Page 23

'Thin to Win' With Decorative Concrete Sealers

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

Thin applications are the simple answer to many acrylic sealer problems contractors face on decorative concrete projects like stamped and stained concrete.

This sealer was over applied. It should have been applied 1 to 2 mils thick, but was likely 20 to 30 mils thick.

Preconstruction Support, Training Vital

The message is clear: as construction progresses into a new digital era, success will favor companies that empower their people with robust capabilities.

The message is clear: as construction progresses into a new digital era, success will favor companies that empower their people with robust capabilities.

3 Ways Parametric AI Will Change Commercial Preconstruction

While generative AI has seized the popular imagination, parametric AI is more practical because it enables a preconstruction professional to quickly change various parameters of a project.

While generative AI has seized the popular imagination, parametric AI is more practical because it enables a preconstruction professional to quickly change various parameters of a project to yield predictive analytics about cost.

3 Tips for Managing Economic Risks on Construction Projects

Sentry Insurance

While you can’t eliminate risk entirely, you can take steps to help reduce it, avoid it and protect against it.

A formal safety program can help ensure that you’re regularly checking your property, jobsites, equipment, and materials for any sign of damage, wear, or malfunction that could lead to larger issues later.

Overcoming Confirmation Bias in Construction Project Management

SmartPM Technologies

Confirmation bias can be particularly problematic in project and schedule management, where decisions must be based on accurate and comprehensive information.

Worker safety is an area where confirmation bias can have the most disastrous effects, exposing workers to all types of potential dangers.

What Is Road Base?

Twisted Nail Sand & Gravel

Going back to basics, this article details the importance of the correct road base in the durability and life of roads.

Road base is typically introduced after the subgrade has been prepared and compacted to a stable and level surface.

Do Online Reviews Really Matter for your Business?

In the digital age, 93 percent of customers say that their buying decisions are influenced by online reviews. And as a small business, your online reputation can directly influence your bottom line.

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Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?

Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

The Concrete Foundations Association addresses the concern for structural integrity of concrete footings due to water in the excavation.

Spring rains left this foundation with standing water in the excavation. Concrete placements should take place promptly before saturation of the grade occurs.

TPPL vs Lithium Forklift Batteries: Which Technology is Winning?

As technology changes - and presumably improves - how does TPPL technology compare to lithium-ion?

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Jobsite Due Diligence Can Prevent Costly Delays

Good building sites remain on the market. But many of those sites must be made good with early planning and intervention.

When a prospective site can be made suitable for building by extending utilities (such as water, electricity or gas lines) or infrastructure (such as paving or rail services), funding may be available to offset these costs.

Construction Supply Chain and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Interact Analysis

How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.

The Port of Baltimore is used by many of the largest construction machinery manufacturers.

What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace

Littler Mendelson

When integrating AI into their business models, construction companies should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of this technology.

Under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), employers have a duty to monitor worksites and prevent hazardous conditions from developing. As it does with other major industry sectors, OSHA issues specific regulations targeting the safety risks unique to the construction sector.

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