soundproof

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...

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....
silica dust

When the Dust Settles

In a move to help silica dust-producing operations comply with impending rule changes, a pioneer of industrial dust control is reminding companies that the...
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Concrete Production

Concrete is the foundation of most of our infrastructure. However, the process of concrete production has remained relatively unchanged for decades. From creating and...

Managing Your “Investment in Clean Air”

Years ago, between college semesters, I worked in trenches in front of a track hoe laying sewer pipe. The work was high stress and...

Asphalt: Greener Than Ever

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...
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Deep Foundation Design Challenges

With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of residential, commercial, and mixed-use...
Detroit Opera House Roof Makeover

Detroit Opera House Roof Makeover

In the center of Downtown Detroit sat an expansive space of quasi-usable rooftop. The Detroit Opera House, a landmark in metro Detroit sitting at...

Catastrophe Prep & Recovery

By Bruce Jervis The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges for contractors and construction projects, necessitating new health and safety measures, triggering project delays...
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Contaminated Soil

Before selecting a contractor and breaking ground for a new structure, it is important for an environmental professional to conduct a Phase I Environmental...