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....
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...
Greener Concrete Systems

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...
Environmental Solutions Dust

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....