Construction 3D printing is gaining new heights in Texas, as printing begins on the first multistory printed structure in the United States.

The QUIKRETE Companies and the Contour Crafting Corporation (CC Corp) recently entered into a collaboration to develop proprietary concrete used in the automated construction of residential, commercial, industrial and government structures using Contour Crafting technology.

QUIKRETE, a manufacturer of packaged concrete, will award the three most creative, well-crafted and high-quality DIY projects entered into the annual QUIKRETE One Bag Wonder contest monetary prizes and a trip to Charleston, South Carolina, for the Haven Conference.

The QUIKRETE Cos., identified the most popular concrete projects last year based on nearly 12.5 million how-to video views.

Live website engagement tool provides timely resolution to inquiries.

Last year, SeaWorld San Antonio opened Pacific Point Preserve, a new realm designed to teach visitors about sea lions, harbor seals and Asian small-clawed otters and how to protect them in their natural habitat. 

The growing need for real-time information and a mobile workforce is driving mobility as the number one technology trend for construction companies, according to a 2015 study by IDG Research Services.