Articles give first hand tips and advice on how to carry out a contract, from what to look for in labor and bidding to the organization of a job. There are numerous illustrations, usually of people working on a particular contract. The emphasis of the whole magazine is on the practical aspects of making a profit from a risky business. Materials and equipment receive good coverage. A special section is devoted to construction programs, planning bids, contracts, etc.
Coverage is comprehensive for both business and technical aspects of the construction industry.
This is one of several specialized trade journals published by Technical Publishing Corporation. All aspects of the field are covered, including bridges and structures, earth moving, maintenance, asphalt and concrete, and aggregate production. Some areas of coverage are design and construction of structures, submarine soil mechanics, coastal engineering, underwater instrumentation, and underwater acoustics.