Steel Yourself

Since the beginning, builders have faced a dual goal of improving performance, while also improving the bottom line. More recently, though, the desirability of...

Asphalt Pavements Going Green

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

Cresset Chemical: 75 Years

Ohio in the mid-to-late 1940s was bustling, with USA metros growing as fast as the businesses on Main Street. It was in Weston, Ohio, 1946,...

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability has become a natural part of our everyday lives. Corporate responsibility has called for actions to protect the environment and increase safety and...

Decarbonizing Concrete: Part 3 of 4

There is an overwhelming opportunity among the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment. The built...
Environmental Solutions in the Fuel Industry

Environmental Solutions in the Fuel Industry

As we kick off 2019, it’s good to get a feel for what’s expected to take place in the fuel industry as it concerns...

Anna River Culvert Replacement Project

The Anna River culvert replacement project was carried out in the fall of 2010. The Anna River is 7.1 miles long and is located...
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...

Emissions Regulations are Increasing: Are you Compliant?

Stated by the World Health Organization, “Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health. By reducing air pollution levels we can help countries...
foundation design

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...