Technology Solutions
Best Practices in Metal ConstructionFebruary 2012
Engineers are ever-searching for the latest innovations and research in building and design, and will travel the globe in pursuit of insights and solutions that work. In the world of metal construction, Texas is a frequent destination because of the annual engineering conference hosted by NCI Building Systems. The event, now in its second decade, is... Read more
Construction Equipment Recoveries Revealed
February 2012
The technology behind those peace-of-mind moments. LoJack Corporation revealed its top five construction equipment theft recoveries of 2011. From busting chop shops to getting the bad guys behind these crimes and their weapons off the streets, LoJack continues to be the most effective system for protecting construction equipment from today’s... Read more
Hydronic Radiant Floor Heat 101 - Part 2
February 2012
When it comes to what type of tubing to use in the concrete, the choice is either Pex-Al-Pex or a Pex tubing. Let’s look at the differences between the two options. (The word Pex in both types of tubing is an abbreviation for cross linked polyethylene.) Pex-Al-Pex or Pex-Aluminum-Pex features: (This style of tubing has an aluminum... Read more
