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The developments that led to the modern plumbing system haven't always been effective or simple. It's taken thousands of years to innovate, refine, and perfect the process, and improvements are still being made. Here's a look at the history of plumbing and how this complicated system has gotten to where it is today.

Whether a contractor is new to takeoff or looking to refresh their memory, we’ll give you all the information you need to understand and complete a takeoff for an upcoming project.

In this article, we’ll go over some of the average costs to hire a concrete removal contractor. We’re also giving you a step-by-step asphalt removal guide to remove it yourself using three methods, ranging from using an excavator to handheld tools.

The goal of sustainable construction is to reduce the industry’s impact on the environment by utilizing sustainable development practices, employing energy efficiency and taking advantage of green technology.

If your office space was designed when fax machines were still considered “high tech,” chances are it’s filled with cubicles and doors that close. That could hurt your chances of recruiting and retaining millennial workers.

We’ll take a look at the history of concrete, how it came to be, and how it played a part in creating the great cities and buildings of the world.

Floor plan symbols are structural elements that depict walls, doors, windows, and other elements in a building. We'll explain how to read each symbol below.

We tend to think of walls as components that hold things up (like roofs) or provide barriers for privacy or safety. But a shear wall, also known as a structural wall, has a different function.

The types of foundations used when constructing homes, bridges, skyscrapers, or superstructures differ substantially. Learn about the types of foundations from shallow to deep foundations.

Struggling to figure out if you finished everything on that construction job? A construction punch list will take any guesswork out of the job.

Learn 17 illegal dumping facts as well as what you can do to help prevent this problem.

Build the custom home of your dreams with this list of 25 must have features.

This guide will help you understand what a pre-construction meeting is and how to run an effective one so that your project goes smoothly.

Before construction can begin, you’ve got to prepare your site. That includes breaking up the land, grading, leveling, demolition, and more. If you follow the proper site preparation methods, you can ensure that the construction project goes smoother, which is why this is such an important phase. This guide describes site preparation, from the construction […]

Learn what you'll need at each stage of the home-building process.

Learn what grading is, the six main types, and how to read and create a grading plan.

If you’re just starting in the construction industry, it's important to understand the jargon. In this post, we define 85 construction terms you should know.

Dewatering is the process of removing water from a construction site and moving it to another place, like a detention pond or forest, to make the construction site safe to work on.

In this article, we go over the process of asphalt milling, what equipment you need, the types of asphalt milling, and how it can benefit your project.

Asphalt resurfacing is a relatively cheap and easy process that only requires 7 steps. Learn more about asphalt resurfacing here.

Find out what the best work lights for construction are and get some tips on choosing work lights for different jobs.

Learn more about the rating system for buildings that determines how fire-resistant a structure is.

All trenches are excavations, but not all excavations are trenches. Read on to learn about what trenching is and how it’s used in construction.

Learn more about how modular buildings can help reduce waste and emissions in the construction industry.

With suicide rates continuing to increase, more companies need to make an effort to increase awareness and decrease the stigma around mental health in the construction industry.

Stormwater best management practices, called BMPs, are useful for reducing the spread of pollutants caused by stormwater runoff. This runoff poses a threat to the environment because it can collect pollutants from impervious surfaces, such as city streets and parking lots, and flow into nearby waterways.

If you’re looking to start a career in construction, you’ll appreciate our round-up of 12 of the best cities for construction jobs in 2021.

The construction industry is full of specialized guidelines and procedures. Everything from determining milestones to transferring funds must be defined in a construction contract. Contracts provide the fundamental legal and financial framework of a project. In most projects, this framework governs the speed of completion. Retainage is one of the terms that can determine how and when a project is completed.

As cities continue to search for new ways to expand urban landscapes with sustainability in mind, there are some already in development today. You might be surprised to learn that some of the most futuristic buildings are already underway.

Buildings made entirely from wood are a rare find in modern cities, but engineers and environmental advocates are looking to change that with mass timber, a modern framing system that has transformed what we know about wooden buildings.