Asphalt: Greener Than Ever
Thanks to broad adoption of sustainable construction practices, the asphalt pavement industry saved taxpayers more than $2.2 billion dollars during the 2011 paving season...
The Special Dangers of a Confined Space: Monitoring the hazard with...
According to OSHA, a confined space is a space whose configuration and/or contents may present special dangers not found in normal work areas. Confined...
Living Wall: Green Space on Building Adds Life
Substations are critical components in the electrical grid.
Without them, utilities could not get electricity to customers in the areas
they serve.
While substations are necessary,...
When the Dust Settles
In a move to help silica dust-producing operations comply with impending rule changes, a pioneer of industrial dust control is reminding companies that the...
Dust, Noise, or Vibration
Increased awareness of environmental issues around demolition and construction sites has resulted in growing numbers of local complaints by nearby residents—especially when visible dust...
The Rising Threat of Professional and Environmental Liability
Green has become the new mantra for the construction industry. As a result, contractors nationwide are increasingly striving to meet owner demands for projects...
Possibilities Are Only Limited by a Company’s Vision
For nearly 25 years, Express Blower, Inc. has lead the pneumatic blower truck market through technological innovation, state-of-the-art systems, and practical experience, resulting in...
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...
Path Reconstruction
The Springwater Corridor Bike Path is a very popular bicycle commuting thoroughfare extending along the east bank of the Willamette River in downtown Portland,...
Power Outages
By Jane Marsh
It’s important to be ready for anything as a contractor. If you encounter a sudden obstacle, as contractors did during the recent...









