New Building Methods
Compared to the rest of the world, most buildings in the United States are relatively young. But most residential and commercial properties could use...
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...
Disaster Recovery Plan
The tornadoes that tragically ravaged the southern U.S. recently underscore the reality that natural disasters can strike at any moment. Ongoing construction projects are...
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...
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...
Exceeding the RAS Standard
Recycling is more than a buzz word for Jason McCullar, owner of JML Energy Resources LLC based in Brentwood, Tennessee. When it comes to...
LEED Positive
The foundation for a future of regenerative LEED
During its annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo held in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. Green Building Council...
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...
Influence of Green
With more than 40 percent of construction projects expected to go green through 2021, the influence of the green construction industry continues to grow....
Commercial Property Owners Combat Excessive Exterior Noise and Win
The loud clattering of trains slowly arriving downtown might seem quaint to some urban ears, particularly when passing through a certified historic district. But...