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...
Coming Clean About DPF Technology
You may recall when the EPA mandated that, starting in 2007, all new on-highway diesel engines must limit the emission of particulate matter. To...
Contaminated Soil
Before selecting a contractor and breaking ground for a new structure, it is important for an environmental professional to conduct a Phase I Environmental...
Tipping The Scale
Truck Scales Owners’ Best Practices in the Recycling and Solid Waste Industry
In today’s recycling and solid waste industry, uptime is of utmost importance. Most...
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...
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...
Preparing the Next Generation of Green Professionals
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Faculty program includes a diverse group of green building professionals—skilled facilitators who bring to life the concepts of...
Scrap Tires Get New Life
Process additive turns scrap tires into modern material for durable roads
Vehicle tires of course belong on the road, but for the last two decades,...
New Building Methods
Compared to the rest of the world, most buildings in the United States are relatively young. But most residential and commercial properties could use...
On Steady Ground
The ALLU® Stabilization System consists of three components that increase the strength and dynamic stiffness of soft soil in order to improve its engineering...