Over the last few months, I have heard various experienced and knowledgeable experts state (emphatically no less) totally contradictory opinions regarding quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), ...

Risk management within construction has always been a moving target. Today's projects demand proactive strategies due to ...

Supply chain disruptions are affecting the availability of building materials. Everything from insulation to plumbing fixtures to framing lumber is scarce. Not unknown before the pandemic, labor ...

Beyond physical performance, consistent aggregate quality ensures that engineers and contractors can meet design standards and regulatory specifications.

The role of construction safety professionals has significantly expanded over the past decade. The industry employs thousands of safety professionals, most of whom work for contractors (general or ...

Quality control (QC) programs and reporting are not new to the construction industry. Engineers’ and owner’s specifications, and even manufacturers’ product data sheets, make clear what procedures ...

Contractors and entrepreneurs face tighter cost controls and escalating supply-chain pressures and seek to get more from their technology. Delays and cost overruns pose significant challenges to ...

Rising interest rates, skilled labor shortages and high material prices are just some of the many challenges facing the global construction industry today. In a sector where profit margins are ...

Notices were issued to 42 construction sites and work at 19 construction sites was stopped for failing to comply with ...

Owners must manage capital projects well to keep costs under control and ensure a high-quality product is delivered on time. Good communication, sound procedures and processes, and high-tech tools can ...