Back to the Future
The Clean Water Act of 1972 is often viewed as one of this country’s seminal pieces of modern environmental legislation—and rightly so. But while...
Disposal of Concrete Grinding Residue
An area of focus within the construction industry throughout the past few years has been the question of how to handle concrete grinding residue...
Scenic Surface
Located 50 miles east of Phoenix, Boyce Thompson Arboretum welcomes 85,000 visitors annually. From the Visitor Center, they walk downhill on the main trail...
Vegetated Roofs
As cities across North America grapple with upticks in climate events that are becoming increasingly devastating, the need for resilient urban infrastructure has never...
Steel Yourself
Since the beginning, builders have faced a dual goal of improving performance, while also improving the bottom line. More recently, though, the desirability of...
The Likely Future of LEED
On the heels of LEED’s 15th anniversary this year, it’s a fitting time to look back on why the program was created, where it’s...
Plan of Action
Construction sites face a multitude of potential challenges and crises throughout the year resulting from the weather. As we head into hurricane season, the...
Natural Stone: Nature’s Green Product
Stone is a natural material that is durable, recyclable, and reusable. As such, stone is a natural choice for delivering a green project and...
Asphalt Pavements Going Green
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) held their first survey of asphalt mix producers in 2009. At that...
Waterproofing Green Architecture for West Coast Botanical Garden
Structural shotcrete is becoming a preferred method of construction for foundations, tanks, parking garages, and many other structures. Rather than pouring concrete into a...