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....
Using the Appropriate Formwork Panel During Cool and Cold Weather Conditions
Winter time provides some special requirements for concrete constructions. These are some practical tips for using formwork in low temperatures with a special attention...
The Reality of Green Cements
You would have had to have just emerged from a recently unsealed time capsule, or perhaps just completed a 10-year retreat in Tibet, not...
Why Retrofits Are Essential to Cutting Carbon Emissions
By Brent Trenga, LEED AP BD+C
Talk is cheap, but a future without action on climate change is detrimental to us all. We’ve seen recent...
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...
Redefining the Concrete Lifestyle
As climate change and resource scarcity intensify, the construction industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Concrete—though indispensable for commercial infrastructure—presents a...
DECONSTRUCTION VS. DEMOLITION: Rebuilding Communities
ensuring architectural legacy is preserved for reuse
Urban blight is an issue facing many cities across
America. Abandoned buildings and substandard housing lead to a host...
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...
The New Green: Part 1 of 2
The building and construction sector accounts for 40% of annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This statistic may be surprising to some, but education efforts...
The Future of Diesel Engine Oil is Here
In August 2015, MCS ran an article on the upcoming changes to diesel engine oil to meet the EPA and NHTSA emission regulation scheduled...