Invisible Killer

There is a buzz of information swirling around the concrete industry regarding the new OSHA guidelines. OSHA has put in place Permissible Exposure Limits...
green construction tips

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...

Path Reconstruction

The Springwater Corridor Bike Path is a very popular bicycle commuting thoroughfare extending along the east bank of the Willamette River in downtown Portland,...

Waterproofing Green Architecture for West Coast Botanical Garden

Structural shotcrete is becoming a preferred method of construction for foundations, tanks, parking garages, and many other structures. Rather than pouring concrete into a...
Urban Growth

Urban Growth Gives Way to Greener Living

The historic buildings, monuments, and scenery around Washington, D.C. draw tourists from all over the world. Tenants of 32 new townhomes in the city’s...

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...

Avoid Tanking Risks

Innovative water tanks minimize financial and safety risks By Josh Swank Successful contractors know multiple factors contribute to their profitability, from minimizing their trucks’ cycle times...

LEED Strategies

By Tommy Linstroth It might not always be top of mind on the jobsite, but what happens during construction will affect the indoor air quality...

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....

Open Dialogue: Defining PRAH and PRAN with ACI 212

Construction is an incredibly collaborative process. Whether you are using a Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build method, there are always multiple groups involved; each who come...