Have you ever wished that you had the ability to see through walls? X-ray vision is a concept made popular by comic book heroes like Superman, but thanks to augmented reality technology this fantasy is becoming a reality. In fact, it's improving the... (Read More)

For the last few years, drones have been revolutionizing the way data and information are collected on construction sites, but now there's a new technology on the block. It's called the Pix4D Crane Camera, and it's specifically designed to "run... (Read More)

Did you know that the design and layout of your commercial building can affect the health and productivity of your employees? It might sound like a stretch, but new research from Dodge Data and Analytics suggests that "three-quarters of all... (Read More)

We've all heard of nanobots and nanotechnology, and the many advantages they're providing in both the medical and technology sectors, but nanostructured concrete? A team of scientists at Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University... (Read More)

Are you a property or business owner that's ready to get to work on your next big project? Maybe you need help designing, and installing a new commercial business facility? Or perhaps you want to redo the parking areas and landscaping at your... (Read More)

Have you recently invested in a historic property? Are you preparing to renovate a building that's been around for decades or centuries? As buildings age, so do the materials used in their construction. Believe it or not, even well-built... (Read More)

Now that spring is here, it's time to get out into nature and enjoy some fresh air. Whether you're heading up into the mountains for a weekend camping trip, or are jetting out to Hawaii in the coming weeks, you'll want to make sure you have a... (Read More)

If your business landscaping features a lawn, trees, bushes, or flower beds, you're probably spending quite a bit of money watering and maintaining them. Sadly, the EPA estimates nearly 50% of the water utilized for these processes goes to waste... (Read More)

Have you been working in the construction industry for years or even decades? At some point do you want to strike out on your own, and maybe even establish your own business? A new market analysis suggests that 2017 is the perfect year to do... (Read More)

According to Bizjournals.com, The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs issues over 50,000 building permits every year, but the process isn't exactly cut and dry. Thanks to a variety of checks-and-balances, hundreds of sheets worth of... (Read More)