By Jane Marsh It’s important to be ready for anything as a contractor. If you encounter a sudden obstacle, as contractors did during the recent...

The recent discovery of long buried crypts during a routine water main replacement project in New York City’s Washington Square Park should serve as...

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) held their first survey of asphalt mix producers in 2009. At that...

Sustainability has become a major focus for companies over recent years, and BKT is no exception. As BKT has expanded globally, so has its...

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 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...

As more become aware of the impact construction operations and materials have on climate change, we’ve seen an influx of local, state, federal, and...

Protecting occupants from recurring, excessive noise and ensuring privacy has become a growing part of the renovation business, an area of expertise that can...

In 2007, the EPA mandated that all new on-highway diesel engines must limit the emission of diesel particulate matter (PM). To comply with this...

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...