Jun 07, 2018
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Brief: The price tag for the new Los Angeles Rams stadium under construction in Los Angeles has reached $4.25 billion, according to L.A. Biz. The figure includes the cost of a 6,000-seat amphitheater next to the stadium, but a planned buildout of retail and commercial development is likely to push the project past the $5 […]
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Apr 06, 2018
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Brief: A new bridge in California will be built using concrete bolstered by nanocrystals from wood, according to ConstructConnect. Produced by the pulp and paper industries, the nanocrystals were tested by researchers at Purdue University, who expect them to strengthen concrete and decrease the need for as much of the material. According to researchers, the […]
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Mar 22, 2018
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It takes a wide variety of expertise and skills for major projects to be completed successfully, which typically means on budget and on schedule. However, the collaboration between designers, contractors and other specialists critical to the job doesn’t always begin after the contracts have been issued or when crews get ready to take the first […]
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Mar 09, 2018
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Brief: Bullitt Group and Cat have introduced the Cat S61 smartphone, which includes a FLIR thermal camera, laser-assisted distance meter and air quality analyzer, reported AnandTech. The rugged phone, which has a 5.2-inch, 1080 pixel display, runs on Android Oreo, and can withstand drops on concrete up to 1.8 meters and drops in water of […]
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Feb 16, 2018
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Brief: The winner of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Competition of AlphaLab Gear’s Hardware Cup could soon change the way lumber is cut on construction projects, according to The Tribune-Review. Velocity Robotics’ Autoset accessory, which a user will be able to attach to a miter saw bench, feeds digital measurements to a stopper. The stopper indicates which […]
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Jan 25, 2018
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Brief: Researchers at Binghamton University-State University of New York and Rutgers University have developed a self-healing fungi concrete that could help permanently repair cracks, according to Science Daily. The team of researchers found that when the fungus Trichoderma reesei is mixed with concrete it will lie dormant until the first crack appears. As water and […]
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Jan 23, 2018
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California’s hotel business is booming. The state set a new record in 2017 for the most hotel rooms opened in a single year, according to Atlas Hospitality Group’s 2017 California Hotel Development Survey. The 10,793 rooms that came online edged out 2008’s previous high of 10,286 rooms. California boasts 859 hotels with 125,749 […]
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Jan 18, 2018
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Being a better leader doesn’t have to be that hard Being a better leader has so many benefits; it helps drive better results, helps increase employee retention, and it reduces stress levels. The more you lead, the less you will have to manage, and it’s management that raises the stress levels, not only for your […]
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Jan 04, 2018
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Change starts with just a thought. Check out these quotes from inspiring change makers throughout history. During this time of year, many of us are thinking about the goals we want to achieve or the habits we want to start or stop. However, change is hard, and it can be a discouraging effort, particularly when […]
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Nov 01, 2017
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Listen to your gut. When we first start out as entrepreneurs, we have a lot of passion, and we think we know what we are doing. But let’s face it, we are bound to make some mistakes along the way. But the great thing about mistakes is that when you learn from them, you gain […]
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