How to specify intumescent coatings correctly

In June, Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures UK (CROSS-UK) published a report on the use of intumescent coatings, which indicated that lessons have still not been learnt from evidence given at the Grenfell Inquiry. The report related to detailing and advice provided by manufacturers, which incorrectly advised that the coating would still be effective if […]
Creating Opportunities for Growth Beyond the Job: A Perspective From a Construction President
Most people agree that an essential need for life is growth and for most of us, that development is largely cultivated by where you work. From starting at a company right after graduating college to his current role as president of R.D. Olson Construction, Bill Wilhelm has come to realize how growth is not only […]
Austal breaks ground on building expansion at Mobile River shipyard

A sand sculpture depicts the Austal USA-built littoral combat ship and joint high-speed vessel. The sculpture was unveiled at a groundbreaking for three new building’s at the company’s Mobile River shipyard. (Press-Register/G.M. Andrews) MOBILE, Ala. — Austal USA officials and elected leaders broke ground Thursday on a $116 million project to build three new facilities […]