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Augmented reality would attract young talent to an ageing construction workforce
Giving construction workers access to technology such as augmented reality (AR) will not only combat soaring resource costs, but help...
May 25, 20223 min read


Heat Stress: Reducing the safety risks to outdoor workers
By Kent Lang and Jamie Hanson Contractors in central and southern Arizona know all too well the work hazards that accompany Arizona’s...
May 18, 20222 min read


OSHA Takeover? Federalizing Arizona workplace safety: How contractors can prepare
On April 20, citing what it termed the State of Arizona's "decade-long pattern of failures" in enforcing private workplace safety, the...
May 17, 20223 min read


Curing Techniques for Improving the Compressive Strength of Concrete
BY ALICIA HEARNS What Is Concrete Curing? Concrete curing is the process of maintaining adequate moisture in concrete within a proper...
May 16, 20224 min read


TDIndustries Kicks Off Safety Week with Helmet Rollout
TDIndustries is embracing innovative and modern head protection by providing safety helmets to the workforce. During Construction Safety...
May 13, 20221 min read


Coaching for building up small construction businesses
Maximum Value Partners (MVP), a small business coaching practice owned and operated by Adam Sonnhalter and Jack Mencini, recently...
May 4, 20222 min read


Job Market Bidding Wars: Advice for Employers, Employees
By Blake Quinlan of Express Professional Services (Express Pros) It’s no secret that it’s difficult to find help right now—especially in...
May 3, 20223 min read


Are you really sure you want to be the qualifying party on your “buddy’s” ROC license?
By Andrew Wenker An all-too-common occurrence is a friend (or a friend of a friend) asking someone to be the qualifying party (QP) on...
Apr 29, 20222 min read


AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE LAUNCHES NEW CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR CARBON NEUTRAL CONCRETE
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the launch of NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon-Neutral Concrete, at its Spring...
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Proposed Business-Friendly Integro Bank Helps Small Enterprises
What does it mean to have a “business-friendly” community? It can mean a lot of things. Often it means limiting corporate taxes and...
Mar 25, 20221 min read


Women In Construction Aren’t Silent Anymore. They Are Using TikTok To Battle Gender Discrimination
Construction Women are using TikTok to show their competencies within this industry, prejudice and discrimination they face every day,...
Mar 24, 20222 min read


PENTA Building Group hosted its 15th annual Safety Kick-Off event at the ASU Sun Devil Stadium
Local general contractor, The PENTA Building Group, hosted its 15th annual Safety Kick-Off event at the ASU Sun Devil Stadium this week....
Mar 7, 20221 min read


Tips for Employers, Employees during the “Great Reshuffle”
By Blake Quinlan of Express Professional Services (Express Pros) The job market is incredibly fluid right now, whether you’re hunting for...
Mar 2, 20224 min read


UNCOVER THE SECRET TO A GOOD NIGHT’S REST AT THE WELLNESS SLEEP RETREAT AT CASTLE HOT SPRINGS
In these seemingly busier times where we’re trying to pack in so much within a 24-hour day, there’s much more to mastering the art of...
Feb 14, 20223 min read


Barbco Receives FlexBor Patent in Mexico
Barbco, Inc. was granted Patent No. 387289 in Mexico for the Cutting Assembly for a Boring Device on October 22, 2021! This is a proud...
Feb 10, 20221 min read


Pitfalls to Avoid When Offering Hiring Incentives
Cory Jorbin It's no secret that the labor market is very tight in specific industries and regions of the country. Currently, the...
Feb 1, 20222 min read


World of Concrete 2022 Wrapped a Highly Productive Event
World of Concrete, Informa Markets' premiere exhibition serving the thriving construction and masonry industries, concluded the event's...
Jan 27, 20224 min read


Floating house concept earns sixth place in global disaster preparedness competition
A team of students from Coventry University have developed a concept for a house that can float whenever a flood approaches and shelter...
Jan 25, 20222 min read


New Legislation Eases Advertising Requirements for Licensed Contractors
Jason Clark For years, Arizona law required licensed contractors to display their Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license number...
Jan 20, 20222 min read


Designing Ahead: Student Housing for Gen Z Needs Digital Technology and ‘Alone Together' Spaces
Generation Z (people born between 1997 and 2012) is different than Millennials in terms of lifestyle preferences and unique needs in...
Jan 19, 20222 min read
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