Sustainability Matters

According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization, which monitors and reports on weather, climate, and water resources, there is a 50% chance the average...

America’s 1st High-Speed Rail System

The California High Speed Rail Authority broke ground in January on the nation’s first high-speed rail system with a focus on the fact that...

Time Factor

By Greg Austin The total amount of time needed to complete the waterproofing system installation should be considered carefully when exploring the various product options....

LEED Platinum

Colleges and universities today are looking for sustainable facilities, and a number of them choose to participate in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and...

The Future of Diesel Engine Oil is Here

In August 2015, MCS ran an article on the upcoming changes to diesel engine oil to meet the EPA and NHTSA emission regulation scheduled...

Popping the Cork

Spray-on cork finish for building exterior Available for the North Texas market is a green building product from ECOSHIELD INTERNATIONAL: spray-on Thermal CorkShield™. It’s a...

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...

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...

The Rising Threat of Professional and Environmental Liability

Green has become the new mantra for the construction industry. As a result, contractors nationwide are increasingly striving to meet owner demands for projects...

The Role of Policy: Part 4 of 4

As more become aware of the impact construction operations and materials have on climate change, we’ve seen an influx of local, state, federal, and...