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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

Thermal bridges are essentially areas in the building envelope that allow heat to pass through more easily and occur where materials that are better conductors of heat form a "bridge" between the inner and outer face of the construction.

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Kryton Demo-Cast: Best practices in abrasion and erosion resistance for specifiers

Construction Specifier

This webinar is designed for architects, specifiers, and industry professionals who specify durable and sustainable flooring solutions that require high abrasion and erosion resistance like warehouses and heavy equipment facilities. We look forward to your participation in this engaging and informative session.

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Free Construction Courses | Building Your Skills in 2023

UK Construction Blog

The construction industry is continuously evolving, and keeping up with the latest skills and techniques is crucial for success. In 2023, numerous free construction courses and resources are available to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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Exploring the Intersection Between Jobsite Safety, Mental Wellness and DEIB

Procore

While the construction industry continues making significant progress in enhancing physical safety by implementing innovative technologies, the focus on workers' psychological well-being has only emerged as a priority in the past two decades. However as of 2022 , only 31% percent of construction laborers report using PPE.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Field Wire

To say that winning bids is the key to success in construction is a half-truth. Study the project details Understand the construction project’s specifications and requirements during the bid solicitation phase. Construction project stakeholders expect you to self-regulate and reflect on whether you’re up to the task.

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5 steps construction managers can take to help implement new tech to their crew

Field Wire

The construction industry has historically been slow to adopt technological changes, but that attitude is starting to change. Visibility: The growth of monitoring tools such as construction wearables and drones provide full visibility of the worksite, resulting in fewer incidents and projects of higher quality. About 59.9% About 59.9%

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Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain

BDC Network

For many years, the company’s design and construction teams have relied on steel to achieve that look and layout. The revised height was well within the minimum clear height for Sprouts’ equipment and décor, and Kateeb coordinated all exposed ductwork without conflict. “We spacing for the wood trusses, versus the 6’ o.c.