A survey of the Oklahoma City section of I-44 proved to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) that it was in desperate need of repair. Their solution: concrete pavement restoration (CPR).
The Arena Stage renovation project in Washington, D.C., presented Clark Concrete Contractors, Bethesda, Md., with unusual challenges: In addition to renovating two theaters and constructing a new elliptically shaped theater that involved complex concrete designs, the company had to consider...
The Brightman Street Bridge had endured 100 years of use and abuse. Serving the city of Fall River, Mass., it is a vital link for residents traveling across the Taunton River to neighboring areas.
Knowing when inclement weather is on the horizon can make all the difference on a jobsite, especially when it's imperative to stay on deadline and within budget.
With an unprecedented number of roadways in need of repair across the U.S., cost-effective pavement rehabilitation techniques remain a pressing issue for roadway engineers and owners.
Although asphalt has dominated the road repair market for years, recent studies and changing market conditions now indicate the numerous benefits of concrete over blacktop.
When looking for a cost-effective forming solution, Bryan-Ohlmeier Construction Co., Paola, Kan., found the answer with an architectural forming panel.
More than 3.6 million people visit the Lincoln Memorial every year. That adds up to at least 7.2 million feet walking on the monument's East Plaza. A recent renovation project is making sure these feet have a smooth place to tread.
Falling into disrepair after years of neglect, the Ashtabula Lighthouse, Ashtabula, Ohio, was ready for restoration.
T. B. Penick & Sons, a general contractor in San Diego, Calif., recently hired San Diego-based technology consulting firm RestorWare to help develop a solution for its data backup capabilities.
The Provencher Bridge, completed in 2003 in Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada, was experiencing excessive cracking in its concrete deck.
When two sculptures were built for the new I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge in Minneapolis, the decision was made to use a new form of concrete—photocatalytic concrete—a mixture that removes carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides, and sulfur dioxide from the atmosphere.
In 2003, the OKI Telecom management team invested in a protective electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring system to eliminate static electricity from the production floor at its Suwanee, Ga., facility where the company manufactures automotive electronics, cellular phones, and personal communications...
When plans for a new DHL facility in Allentown, Pa., were under way, security was a top priority for wall contractor Pickering Valley Landscape Inc., Glenmore, Pa., and construction manager, Opus Corp., Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
At the heart of Los Angeles' Century City/Beverly Hills region, the 42-story, 147-unit luxury condominium tower known as “The Century” is designed to be an epicenter of upscale living on the Avenue of the Stars.
Rebar bending and cutting on a jobsite can be a difficult and laborious job. With the right tool, however, it can be less taxing on the operator.
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Just a few months after starting operations last January, M6 Cutting and Coring,Wichita, Kan., rose to new heights when refurbishing the world's largest grain elevator facility, located near its hometown. The jobsite was at the top of the silos--120 feet above ground.
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When Hurricane Wilma crashed through the Atlantic basin in October 2005, the record-breaking storm demolished docks at Cozumel, Mexico, and threatened the $5 billion tourist industry whose Caribbean cruise ships depend on those docks.
When a massive fire erupted in a major tunnel in the Newhall Pass on Interstate 5 near Santa Clarita, Calif., the heat from the flames reached temperatures up to 1400° C (2550° F), causing the concrete in the tunnel to split.
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Until a few years ago, most businesses with fleets and mobile resources had limited tools to help maximize their performance.