Sep 27, 2023 How Wastewater Treatment Plants are Used to Monitor Public Health? By Jeffrey Nix There are more than 16,000 wastewater treatment plants or WWTP’s in the US treating wastewater generated by more than 75% of the...
Sep 13, 2023 Developments in Solar Cell Efficiency are Fueling Construction of Commercial Solar Farms! By Jeffrey Nix The amount of energy reaching the earth from the Sun every minute is greater than the energy consumed by all of mankind throughout the...
Sep 06, 2023 Have Robots Become Common Place Throughout Construction, and Other Industries? By Jeffrey Nix A recent survey indicates 50% of contractors are currently using robots and other autonomous devices and equipment during construction. ...
Aug 23, 2023 Creating an Effective Advisory Board: Tips and Strategies for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs By Michael S. Melfi For an early stage company, it can be challenging to navigate the many decisions and challenges that come with building a successful...
Aug 23, 2023 Can C-Suite Members be Personally Liable for Corporate Torts, including Construction Defects? By Jeffrey Nix Officers and directors are generally shielded from personal liability when doing business through corporations or limited liability...
Jun 21, 2023 Producers and Contractors are Drawing Criticism Over the Carbon Footprint of Concrete! By Jeffrey Nix Cement, the binding agent in concrete, is the second most frequently used substance throughout the World – behind only water. Given that...
Jun 14, 2023 How the Internet of Things or IoT is Monitoring Construction Activities? By Jeffrey Nix No longer is the Internet of Things or IoT limited to occupants taking inventory of their refrigerators or hackers taking control of...
Jun 07, 2023 Could “Living Building Materials” a/k/a LBM’s Change the Face of Concrete Construction? By Jeffrey Nix The concept of “living building materials” or LBM’s might seem like the stuff of science fiction to some. But the concept is very real...
May 24, 2023 Modularization a/k/a “Supersizing Construction” is Slowly Expanding into the U.S. Housing Market! By Jeffrey Nix “Supersizing” construction components reflects a variety of concepts including “modularization”, “prefabrication”,...
May 10, 2023 Is 3D Printing the Future of Construction? By Jeffrey Nix 3D printing is not just a new fad or recent craze. It’s been around since the 1980’s. Multiple industries are embracing 3D printing to...
Mar 21, 2023 The Importance of Section 83(b) Elections for Startups and Founders By Michael S. Melfi Harry Teichman When starting a business, it is common for founders and employees to receive equity grants and stock options as part of their...
Mar 15, 2023 Do Modern Trends in Construction Reflect New Ideas or Old Ways? By Jeffrey Nix For centuries, wise men have claimed history repeats itself. They claim the more things change - the more things stay the same. And the...