Christopher Abell


Roles


Rainbow Waterproofing & Rstrtn


Employee - 1980- Current


An old way to a better tomorrow
May 2016

Since early mankind moved out of caves and into communities, brick has been a desired construction material.

From military to construction
December 2015

While it is “business as usual” for us, there’s one thing that sets our committee leadership apart: We are all veterans who have found careers in construction.

Winning the war for talent
August 2015

As construction companies begin to see contracts return, skilled workers are in short supply, and the industry is beginning to undergo the “War for Talent.”

Growing the workforce and enriching the community
July 2015

While effective workforce development programs are hugely beneficial to the contractors who offer them, they can also help bolster the prosperity of entire communities.

Camp NAWIC uses community service to get high school girls interested in construction
July 2015

It is no secret that the construction industry is a very male-dominated profession. The NAWIC has been working tirelessly to help women better integrate into the profession.

Chicago Pneumatic completes expansion of concrete range with launch of new levelling equipment
June 2015

Chicago Pneumatic has expanded its range of concrete equipment with the addition of two new screeds for the smooth and accurate levelling of poured concrete.

Tekla Global BIM Awards winners announced
February 2014

The winners of the five categories of Tekla Global BIM Awards have been chosen among a vast range of competing models, using all kinds of materials all around the world.

Using predictive analytics In workplace safety
March 2013

White paper describes how safety professionals are successfully making the case for the use of advanced analytics to predict and prevent workplace injuries.

Installing manufactured stone veneer
October 2012

We take a look at some of the dos and don’ts for the successful installation of manufactured stone veneer.

Construction equipment sales grew 25% in 2011
May 2012

Sales of construction equipment by the world's 50 largest manufacturers grew 25% last year to $182 billion.

Kilian joins Industrial Scientific Corporation
March 2012

Industrial Scientific Corporation is pleased to announce that Larry Kilian has been hired as the senior director of Americas, Australia & New Zealand sales.

Lath integrity
February 2012

The inherent risk of purchasing, selling and installing a non-compliant lath deserves discussion to avoid performance of the stucco cladding.

The role of the sustainability director
December 2011

Following is an account of a day in the life of Meredith Ware, sustainability director for Bonsal American, as a company more than 100 years old goes green.

Know your CMU foam insulation
December 2011

For more than 30 years, concrete blocks have been insulated by filling the cores with foam-in-place insulation.

Society of Fire Protection Engineers Welcomes Allan Freedman as New Executive Director
September 2009

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has named Allan Freedman as its 4th Executive Director.

Farewell, My Friends
August 2006

Architectural design expert Chris Huckabee, AIA, discusses the best building system on Earth and his thoughts on how the industry can return to its former glory.