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...

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,...

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

Around the world, streambank erosion is a common issue that affects infrastructure, properties, wildlife, and water quality. Yet, a lot of people still implement...

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...

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

The number of buildings in the world is ever-growing as populations expand in urban areas. In fact, it’s been predicted that the building 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...

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

Winter time provides some special requirements for concrete constructions. These are some practical tips for using formwork in low temperatures with a special attention...