Durable and waterproof concrete is critical to many structures. Such is the case of the Jucazinho Dam in the northeast corner of Brazil, which has been completely renovated and repaired.The dam was originally completed in 1998 and is 100... Continue Reading

For project teams focused on sustainability of buildings and infrastructure, the type of materials used play a big role in the overall success of the project. This is why keeping a watchful eye on the latest advances is critical.One... Continue Reading

Concrete continues to evolve for construction. Today, cement is one of the leading greenhouse gas contributors in the world. Now, a major development could potentially change the global environmental and productivity footprint of... Continue Reading

Having the right materials can help make a construction project successful. For construction professionals out at the jobsite, materials are advancing, and it will change the way work is done in the field.This can vary from bricks, to... Continue Reading

2017 has been a big year for the construction industry, as the market has begun to pick up. This podcast will look to the future and identify trends about what to expect in the year ahead. Ken Simonson, chief economist, Associated... Continue Reading

Infrastructure projects that require mass concrete supply are expected to be one of the driving factors for the global concrete cooling market. This market, valued at $936 million in 2015, is expected to soar to more than $1.7 billion by... Continue Reading

The precast construction market is driven by many factors such as a rise in urban population, the increase in industrialization and large-scale investments in the industrial and infrastructure sectors. The aforementioned are just some of... Continue Reading

154 million by 2021. That is the number and date according to an ABI Research report anticipating growth for enterprise device shipments. In fact, the report suggests that wearables in the workforce are becoming more prominent. This will... Continue Reading

America’s infrastructure is failing, but what if “smart” materials such as concrete, metals, and plastics could heal themselves, creating a smarter infrastructure of the future?This reality might not be too far off, as researchers and... Continue Reading

Electric drives are becoming more common and could prove useful in construction equipment on the jobsite. Electric drives allow contractors to get real-time information on the performance of their key equipment.As a result of their... Continue Reading

Silent and Live Auctions, Rock Concert to Raise Funds for Call of Duty™ Endowment, Helping Get Veterans Back to Work    DEC. 9, 2016 – CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE have announced that The Call of Duty™ Endowment... Continue Reading

The demand for new construction across much of the world will serve as the primary driver for growth in the 3D concrete printing market, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets.The market for 3D concrete printing is... Continue Reading

Tuesday, March 7, 2017Listen now to the full episode, or select from the segments below.Segment 1: The Tech ExperienceHost Peggy Smedley highlights some of the latest technology innovations for construction.Listen NowSegment 2: Asset... Continue Reading

The global hydraulic equipment market for mobile applications is evolving, and there are three emerging trends that will have a significant impact on the market.Technavio recently issued a new report that focuses on the market and... Continue Reading

Speakers including from Hyperloop One, Microsoft and NASA to shed light on the future of the construction industries  CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest international gathering in the Western Hemisphere for the construction industries... Continue Reading

Japan’s excavator market will get a boost from upcoming projects in the capital and surrounding area. The excavator market is expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of approximately 18 percent from 2017-2021, according... Continue Reading

For more than 200 years, railways and railroads have been a part of the transportation landscape. Starting with the steam locomotive and evolving into electric railways within the first 100 years, railroads and trains have covered a lot... Continue Reading

Cranes are perhaps one of the most recognizable types of construction equipment. That may partly be due to the fact they can be seen hoisting materials up high, or sitting atop of a new structure being built. Crane models are available... Continue Reading

One thing attendees should keep an eye out for at CONEXPO-CON/AGG this year – besides the new 75,000 square foot Tech Experience and many other innovations featured all over the show floor – is 86-year old long-time attendee James... Continue Reading