The construction industry isn't as full of tech-shy workers, project managers and superintendents as it once was. One reason for the shift is that contractors need the latest...

In theory, light rail has its advantages. It can potentially carry more passengers at a time per lane than buses, it can reduce traffic congestion under ideal circumstances and the...

It’s captured the imagination of architects and builders everywhere, but is the technology ready to deliver? 3-D printers are the cool new toy everyone wants to play with. They’re...

Millennials may not be quite as devoted to city living as their reputation would suggest. According to a March report from the U.S. Census Bureau, analyzed by the Wall Street...

The tablet and smartphone have become among the construction manager’s most valuable tools, but their value drops when you can’t get a signal on the jobsite. It’s no longer enough...

Tomorrow’s buildings can help us lead healthier lives. Buildings are getting “healthier” in more ways than one. LEED-certified buildings are better for the planet, and WELL...

Cement is one of the construction industry’s biggest carbon polluters. It’s responsible for approximately 5 to 7 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions caused by humans. But...

Severe weather events can cost contractors time and money. A delay on one project can have a domino effect, causing interruptions to other unrelated jobs as well. You can’t change...

Sometimes, true feats of civil engineering happen where you can’t see them. Last year, the winner of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ top honor, the Outstanding Civil...

Infrastructure in general, and roadbuilding and road maintenance in particular, have lagged in technology-facilitated productivity gains compared to manufacturing, retail, and...