A little over a decade ago, biophilic design philosophy was virtually unknown. As the concept had reluctantly been seeping into mainstream design via the work of proponents like Frank Lloyd Wright,...
February 2026
Building With Nature
Building the WorkforceAttracting the Tech Generation
There is a new term out that has many employers troubled: the silver tsunami. That is code for a rapidly aging workforce where a large number of people are closer to retirement than they are to...
Creating Happy Customers for LifeView Homes
For more than three decades, View Homes has been crafting homes that do more than just shelter families—they shape lifestyles and communities. What began in 1990 with a small regional operation...
Engineering Efficiency Into the ExcavatorSteelwrist
When Steelwrist entered the North American market in 2017, tiltrotators were still considered niche equipment. Contractors were curious but often unsure whether the technology justified the...
So Many Ways to Help America Look Its BestJohn W. McDougall Co., Inc.
Supplying award-winning metal façades that enhance some of the country’s most prestigious structures—think Spaceship Earth, familiarly known as the Epcot Ball, at Disney World in Florida—John W....
Quality, Innovation, and a Runaway ReputationRagnarTech
The name and work of Anders Ragnarsson precede him in the wood processing and recycling sectors, as his legacy and impact spans decades, companies, and a constantly innovative approach to equipment...
Not Your Average Pavement CompanyCimline Pavement Maintenance Group
Since we last spoke to Cimline Pavement Maintenance Group for Construction in Focus in 2022, Director of Sales Ben Thielbar says that the paving materials company has experienced its fair share of...
Crushing SuccessSteel Systems Installation
It is easy to forget how much our world relies on the quality of aggregates used in concrete and other applications. To ensure they supply end users with only the finest-quality stone, sand, and...
Making Waves in HydraulicsAustin Hose
Austin Hose, a Texas-based hose, fittings, and accessories supplier, began operations in 1966 as Austin-Davies Distributing Corporation. Initially operating from a garage in the city of Earth,...
A Technology-led Approach to Serving Modern ManufacturingZemarc Corporation
As Zemarc Corporation approaches its 50-year milestone, the California-based fluid power and motion control specialist finds itself at a pivotal intersection of legacy and reinvention. Founded in...
Tools of the Trades: Connect, Learn, and Share at CONEXPO-CON/AGGCONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
Tracing its roots back to the 1909 “Road Show” in Columbus, Ohio and merging with CON/AGG in 1996, CONEXPO-CON/AGG has since become North America’s largest triennial construction trade show,...
Collective Success: Building a World-Class Culture at HomeHercules Industries
The Hercules Industries legacy has always included reinvesting in the company, its people, and the community, and today, it carries this mission forward by empowering its employee-owners. Believing...
Set In Stone: Preserving the Past for Future GenerationsRestoreWorks
As a major player in the masonry restoration sector, RestoreWorks proudly serves not only its initial Midwest locations of Indiana and Chicago, but also Houston, Texas, Oahu, Hawaii, New York City,...
Leading with Trust and CompassionJenkins Restorations
When storms, fires, floods, and other disasters strike, we are at our most vulnerable. After first responders leave, property owners are left to deal with chaos, often unsure about what to do next....
Exceeding Expectations, Every TimeAnderson & Rodgers Construction
Anderson & Rodgers Construction marks its 20th anniversary this year with a new Marketing Director, an expanded geographical reach, and big ambitions for the future. Based in Lexington,...
Built on Service, Powered by StrategyApollo Supply
In an industry that has seen rapid consolidation over the past decade, independence has become increasingly rare. Across exterior building products distribution, national players continue to absorb...
Striping the State of FloridaMcShea Contracting
Road marking coatings are a growing market segment in North America, with the continent representing over 23 percent of the global market. Earning around USD 1,316.0 million by 2023, projections...
Built to Last, Rock-Solid, and Ready to Roll: How Texas Pride Trailers Delivers Real American Value to Heavy ConstructionTexas Pride Trailers
Before the sun even comes up over a job site in Houston, a contractor is already backing his Texas Pride dump trailer into position. 800 miles away in Atlanta, a landscaping crew loads equipment...


















