Construction
Case study: AGC drives sales, 200% increase in readership
AGC and SmartBrief collaborated on a member engagement effort to help AGC increase industry engagement.
4 insights for contractors going into the 2022 AGC Convention
SmartBrief recently spoke with Ken Simonson, chief economist at AGC, and Brian Perlberg, the association's senior counsel of construction law and contracts, to get a sense of what lies ahead for contractors as they gear up for AGC's convention
Pittsburgh bridge collapse shows importance of infrastructure data
In the aftermath of the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, many regional news outlets nationwide pondered if a...
How IIJA changes the value statement for construction technology
New-age construction technologies help DOTs make the most of limited funds. What happens to contech when the funding pot grows?
How infrastructure bill discussions may have forever changed how we define and understand our built environs
How infrastructure became headline news by changing the story
Q&A: How a WiFi alternative can benefit construction
Traditional WiFi comes with a wide range of challenges for large construction sites. Citizens Broadband Radio Service presents a new wireless connectivity option for construction operations
How the electrical tool sector is providing exciting career opportunities
How the electrical tool sector is providing exciting career opportunities
Concrete convention showcases latest research on AI, 3D printing
AI and 3D printing are hot topics in the concrete industry. Efforts to expand the industry's use of those technologies start with academic research. Some of that research was showcased at the American Concrete Institute's recent virtual convention.
Concrete pros share ways to optimize project productivity
During the American Concrete Institute's Virtual Concrete Convention, experts emphasized the importance of constructability and material selection to optimize productivity.
New Hybrid-Turf Instant Armor Mat combats erosion at energy facilities
New Hybrid-Turf Instant Armor Mat combats erosion at natural gas facility
3 under-the-radar opportunities for construction, design firms
The coronavirus pandemic has forced builders and designers to think outside the box. Here are three strategies that warrant consideration.
Innovative assembly offers protection against hurricanes, blasts
Hurricanes and explosions present major threats for the petrochemical, government and military sectors. This product thwarts both threats simulatenously.
How a design-build model can help win major projects
Learn how Superior Construction's design-build model helps them win large infrastructure projects
Coronavirus pandemic creates challenges for building departments
As we inch closer to a hurricane season, many local building departments don't have the means to conduct inspections remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.
How the 2020 economy is shaping up for construction, other markets
The coronavirus outbreak has implications for every industry.
The future of drones and where the market currently stands
Many drone startups are failing despite robust demand for the technology. That juxtaposition has experts wondering if drones are part of a waning fad or a promising revolution with a tangible business ROI.
AGC 2020 Convention presents learning opportunities for contractors
What contractors learn at the 2020 AGC Convention in Las Vegas doesn't have to stay there. The event will help contractors develop business plans, manage risk and navigate the technology landscape.
Wearable tech has implications for construction safety, productivity
Triax Technologies CEO Robert Costantini offers insight into how wearable devices are making inroads in construction.
Improve safety by implementing the right technology
Safety improvements continue to drive change in the construction industry. Learn how technology can help facilitate this in your organization.
Construction industry tackles workforce dilemma from multiple angles
The US is likely not headed toward a recession this year, but the construction industry is still struggling to attract qualified labor.
Contractors share insight into effective use of mobile management software
Construction industry leaders value mobile construction management software, but some struggle to implement it effectively due to a lack of employee feedback before purchasing.
Construction industry leaders showcase benefits of modern safety approaches
During the Associated General Contractors' 100th annual convention, safety leaders showed how mobile pre-task planning and new-age helmets are reshaping safety.
2019 Outlook: How the concrete industry is leveraging new technology
The AEC industry needs to embrace new technology to create efficiencies and solve challenges
Evaluating and choosing among open BIM technology partners
Finding the right open BIM solution can change your AEC business