Mariah Moore, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Mariah Moore

July 11, 2025

10 Makita tools that are actually worth the money

Which Makita tools are worth the price tag? The High Torque Impact Wrench, the 18V LXT Random Orbit Polisher make our list.

Professional Development

July 10, 2025

Subcontractors in the construction industry: What they are and what they bring to every job site

Mariah Moore

Subcontractors are integral to construction and GCs, bringing expertise on-site, including HVAC work, plumbing, sheet metal, and excavation.

Labor

July 9, 2025

The highest-paying construction technology jobs in 2025

Mariah Moore

Learn about the highest-paying construction jobs available, from engineers to estimators to architects. Plus, tips for landing these roles.

Wellness

July 2, 2025

The health benefits of yoga for construction workers

Mariah Moore

Yoga increases strength, flexibility, and reduces pain for construction workers. Try vinyasa, hatha, ashtanga, or yin yoga.

Career

July 2, 2025

Tia Perry and AEC Unites: Empowering Black professionals in construction

Mariah Moore

Learn how Tia Perry & AEC Unites work to create opportunities for Black professionals and Black-owned businesses in this interview.

Market

June 26, 2025

The top 7 causes of construction delays

Mariah Moore

Labor issues, cost overruns, material procurement, and bad weather are among the top causes of construction delays.

AI & Technology

June 26, 2025

Distributed fiber optic sensing technology impact on the circular economy

Mariah Moore

Distributed fiber optic sensing improves material usage, reduces waste, and improves safety, promoting a circular economy in construction.

AI & Technology

June 26, 2025

AI use in construction continues to grow: Stats, use cases, and benefits

Mariah Moore

The construction, lifecycle planning, and design phases have one of the highest technology adoption rates at almost 80%.

AI & Technology

June 19, 2025

UTHH technology spotlight: Vectorworks Architect

Mariah Moore

Vectorworks Architect offers a BIM software with an intuitive design and that's easy to learn and loaded with 3D data driven tools.

Construction building materials and industrial supplies such as bricks, woods and pipes stacked and arranged for sale at a hardware store front.

Market

June 10, 2025

Tariff pressure continues to drive construction materials costs up

Mariah Moore

Construction material costs have risen for the third consecutive month so far, thanks to tariff uncertainties clouding pricing strategies.

Design

June 9, 2025

Leading methods to make concrete construction more sustainable

Mariah Moore

Sustainable concrete production methods include pre-cast, green cement, CCUS, and water conservation to save resources and the environment.

Design

June 4, 2025

Construction lessons from homes that survived the LA fires

Mariah Moore

Homes that survived the LA fires had fire-resilient design, like concrete walls, Class A roofs, ember-resistant vents, and defensible space.

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