Journal articles

Anyone who thinks concrete is inferior because it has cracked does not understand that all concrete cracks because it shrinks as it hardens.

Train your employees to properly install and flash windows. Download a slide presentation that gives step by step instructions

In 1865 it seems that some people in Amsterdam noticed they were polluting the river Elz with human waste. Hauling odiferous material out of the castle on wagons was unpopular also.

Housing headlines, fact or fiction?

Pneumatic nail guns are great tools when used properly. When used improperly, they are dangerous. Use the right nail gun for the job.

A few simple steps can help you get your submittals approved more quickly so you can get on with the job.

Use the right curing compound for the job. Not all compounds are compatible with flooring adhesives, for example.

If you want the concrete you pour to have maximum strength and durability, you must make sure it is cured properly. You can do this by maintaining the right moisture content in the concrete during the first seven days after it is placed (three days for high early-strength concrete).

Even the most experienced builders don’t seem to get it right.

They say they build “quality”, but do they? When push comes to shove, is it more important to save a dollar than to go ahead and do it right?