Category: Featured
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Leading Women of Asphalt into a New Era of Workforce Development
The asphalt industry is known for tradition, grit, and a workforce built over generations. Yet women remain underrepresented, making up just 11% of the construction industry and often less than 2% of field roles, despite representing 47% of the overall U.S. workforce. Recognizing the gap, Women of Asphalt was founded in 2018 with a mission…
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Our Guest Cottage Update: How Much Will The Foundation Repair Cost???
Happy national “Reveal Your Foundation Repair cost” day. Brian advised against “cost honesty” (because he is my ultimate protector, which I appreciate), but I’m going to share some real numbers, similar to the asbestos and lead removal quotes (thanks for the feedback there). My hope is that these numbers can provide educational information for others…
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Polished concrete vs microcement flooring: Which surface to choose for your home?
To the untrained eye, polished concrete and microcement flooring appear similar. Both of these hard floor surfaces are easy to clean, should withstand significant wear, and can lend a contemporary, industrial-tinted aesthetic to living spaces. Look more closely you’ll start to notice significant differences between the two types of flooring, from their ease of installation…
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6 Practical Ways Construction Companies Can Use AI to Save Time and Boost Profit
In the construction industry, discussions about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to help companies both work and build smarter have ranged from using AI for project planning and design to employing the technology for construction site management and energy optimization at maintenance facilities. All that buzz has produced more confusion than adoption, raising two…
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Port infrastructure has made progress. It shouldn’t stop now.
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tom Smith is the executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Cary Davis is president and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities. Opinions are the authors’ own. As the U.S. negotiates trade agreements…
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Omaze £6m mansion prize in limbo over council planning dispute
When Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won a £6 million mansion in Blakeney, Norfolk, through an Omaze and Comic Relief raffle in March, she dreamed of moving in immediately. But now, nearly seven months later, she still hasn’t received the keys. The future of her prize, and her plans to settle her family, hangs on the outcome of…
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Horton Launches certified Bullet-Resistant Sliding Doors
Horton Automatics is proud to unveil the HD-Ballistic™, a rigorously tested, bullet-resistant sliding door system certified to UL 752 Level 3 standards. This launch positions Horton as a key player in high-security access solutions for healthcare, commercial and public facilities where enhanced protection is critical. The HD-Ballistic fills a longstanding gap in the market for…
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Horton Launches certified Bullet-Resistant Sliding Doors
Horton Automatics is proud to unveil the HD-Ballistic™, a rigorously tested, bullet-resistant sliding door system certified to UL 752 Level 3 standards. This launch positions Horton as a key player in high-security access solutions for healthcare, commercial and public facilities where enhanced protection is critical. The HD-Ballistic fills a longstanding gap in the market for…
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4 Budgeting Tips for Builders Planning Construction Projects
When it comes to construction, there are so many moving parts that organization needs to be a top priority for your business. The budget that you have in place for your job is one of the key aspects that impacts timelines, materials choices, staffing, and nearly every other aspect of your company’s efforts. You need…