Green Construction Tips
As sustainability takes center stage, construction firms and owners are realizing the benefits that accompany the integration of green construction techniques and materials. This...
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...
Erosion: A Growing Problem
By Don Lindsey
Mother Nature’s fury with floods, wildfires, tropical storms, earthquakes, and hurricanes can cause extensive damage. This damage, if left unattended, can lead...
Designing and Creating Buildings with a Focus on Occupant Health
The building and construction industry has made tremendous strides over the last decade in creating smarter, more efficient buildings. Overall, the trend has been...
Eco-Friendly Asphalt Repair
By Michael Ten Clay
Bobcat Company continues to bring customers innovative products and systems that expand the versatile capabilities of its compact equipment. The launch...
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...
Proposed EPA Ozone Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to further tighten ozone standards could result in the loss of more than 45,000 construction jobs each year,...
The New Reality of Handling DEF
Over the past few years, refilling with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has become a part of regular maintenance on equipment that is 75 hp...
Recycle or Reclaim: The Difference is Very Clear
The desire to recycle in the world is no longer a debate, but rather a commonplace necessity. Recycling has become a way of life...
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....