Construction projects require a lot of moving parts. Organization, coordination, and communication are key factors that affect a project being done on time and under budget. A construction manager is in charge of keeping the day-to-day operations moving like clockwork and ironing out any kinks or dealing with issues that arise. So why is it […]
America wouldn’t be the same without her highway systems. Since the U.S. The Interstate Highway System began in the mid-20th century, the country changed in several profound ways. This system of roads would lead to a cultural, social, and economic shift in the country. So, in the spirit of the American highway, we thought we’d […]
No industry has been free of uncertainty in the last two years. Every sector—from real estate to education to restaurants to arts and entertainment— has suffered some form of a paradigm shift, followed by any number of roadblocks, obstacles, or surprising blows. During the covid pandemic, the construction industry has not been spared and those […]
As weather changes, aging asphalt and pavements can start to show signs of aging. It’s true. There’s no escape from aging, even for our pavements and roads. Some will age more gracefully than others. The longevity depends on many factors—from the quality of the materials to installation, traffic, and maintenance. So how do you keep […]
Strength is quality. Quality is durability and performance. This is true for how people measure the quality of concrete and the structures it supports. Structural concrete plays an invaluable role in our society and the construction of our cities, so the strength of this material is to speak of the quality of our buildings, bridges, […]
Before the heavy-lifting and work of moving dirt and digging trenches begins, there is an entire cohort of people behind the scenes working out the fine details for proper site preparation. Every construction project begins with preliminary site preparation. This process is multifaceted, involving a series of necessary steps, planning, excavation, cleaning, and earthwork. Every […]
On May 4th, 2021, passengers of a train in Mexico City did not expect their commute to end in chaos and tragedy. The metro overpass on the southside borough of Tlahuac collapsed, plunging the train—and everyone in it— to the busy intersection below. The actual cause of this collapse is still under investigation, but it […]
Every construction project is different but many will consist of a similar process: planning, problem-solving, navigating safety hazards, following protocols, and so on. Things can get interesting real quick in any construction project. As people that have worked on a site will know, that one small problem can quickly escalate and turn into a one-week […]
The United States is a wide network of highways, state roads, city roads, backroads, country roads—you name it. If you have a vision of where you want to go, the intricate web of paths laid out before you will lead you there. Despite the state’s small size, New Mexico is known for its hidden gems […]
