When owner Prime Outlet Malls began planning the Williamsburg Prime Outlets... More
Because of space limitations, some things were not included in 'Lesser Known Evils... More
New materials and thoughtfuldesign can reduce bridge maintenanceand facilitate inspection. More
A number of companies introduced new products during the World of Masonry. Here are a few of those that hit the market during the Las Vegas show. More
When it comes to choosing the “right tools for the job,” the prudent contractor... More
My company is currently replacing the flashing on a building because of leakage problems. We are taking out alternate sections about 4-ft long and replacing the veneer in these areas before removing the masonry adjacent to it. This approach is being used to support the masonry during the flashing repair. Unfortunately, this plan results in splice joints in the flashings every 4 ft or so. What is the maximum length that can be taken out? More
Sewer overflows had become so common in Nashua, N.H., that city officials had to... More
Constructing the various elements of a project within the specified tolerances is only one part of a contractor's challenge. The larger, and often more costly, problem is resolving tolerance incompatibilities. More
Homeowners upgrading their pool deck may find a fresh start less expensive and... More
I was told that what we used to call expansion joints I should now call contraction joints. Does that mean that concrete doesn't expand? More
