Green Construction
Keeping up with changes
By Tommy Linstroth
The demand for green construction services continues to build. According to the most recent research by the U.S....
Essential Soundproofing Tips
Protecting occupants from recurring, excessive noise and ensuring privacy has become a growing part of the renovation business, an area of expertise that can...
Greener Concrete Systems
Engineered slabs drive down warehouse operating costs and increase flexibility
The increased popularity of online shopping is driving demand for more commercial warehouses and distribution...
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...
High-Tech Monitoring
Workplace exposures to environmental hazards, such as respirable silica, materials with known toxic and carcinogenic properties, and noise and vibration, present long-term health risks...
Addressing Airborne Demolition Particles
A pioneer in industrial dust control helped a demolition firm contain fugitive dust emissions during the teardown of a 5-story concrete parking deck 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...
Solar-Plus-Storage Equals True Benefits of Solar for Contractors
Property owners in the market for options to power their buildings’ electrical loads have long considered solar power; however, they frequently didn’t get past...
Water Management
Over the past few years, water has been recognized as one of the main causes of damage and insurance payouts on construction sites and...
Impact of Proposed Changes to ASTM Phase 1 ESA Standards
For the first time in 8 years, a new Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) standard is expected to be issued by ASTM International....









