More Than Just a Machine

A conversation with Somero’s Lance Holbrook, VP of North America and International Sales When it comes to precision concrete placing and leveling equipment, Somero has...

Wastewater Reclamation, Recycling & Reuse

The new concept of polished concrete floors is both modern and beautiful. This is best accomplished by wet grinding and polishing of the cement...
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...

Easy on the Environment

Colorado Lining International, Inc. (CLI) is one of the world’s most experienced contractors, installers, and fabricators of geosynthetics, with products including membranes, coatings, liners,...

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...

Limiting Worker Exposure

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) & Co. released its new industry cold milling guidelines designed to reduce airborne silica particles...

To Tarp or Not to Tarp

When precast and prestressed concrete manufacturers have sought predictable form curing—protected from unpredictable weather and fluctuating conditions—they have traditionally had to choose between two...
Vapor Intrusion

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...

Green for Green: The Cost of Environmental Protection

American concern for preserving natural resources and promoting sustainability has grown substantially during the past decade. This trend has spurred strong denizen support for...
USGBC

Preparing the Next Generation of Green Professionals

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...