By Mark Busch Diesel is an organic compound, and, like a slice of bread, it can go moldy. Mold, a form of fungus, yeasts and...

The joys of modern innovation have also brought with it the by-products of waste. In the past, companies did not know how to properly...

With the start of a new year, preparing for trends in building takes center stage. Garnica, a leader in sustainable plywood manufacturing since 1941,...

I remember getting a call one day from my safety director who was working with our crew in Texas. His exact words to me were,...

Weather events can wreck construction sites and timelines. In fact, many contractors lament it is the leading cause of project delays.  Inclement weather can create...

Structural shotcrete is becoming a preferred method of construction for foundations, tanks, parking garages, and many other structures. Rather than pouring concrete into a...

There is an overwhelming opportunity among the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment. The built...

There is no straight forward, simple definition of what sustainability means to the construction industry. In fact, there are few tools or even metrics...

In an era when environmental consciousness is paramount, the lubricants industry is emerging as an unexpected champion of sustainability. Contrary to popular belief, lubricants...

Natural sunlight has long been known to be superior to any kind of artificial light source. It contains the full spectrum of colors and...