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...

The Reality of Green Cements

You would have had to have just emerged from a recently unsealed time capsule, or perhaps just completed a 10-year retreat in Tibet, not...

Redefining the Concrete Lifestyle

As climate change and resource scarcity intensify, the construction industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Concrete—though indispensable for commercial infrastructure—presents a...

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...

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....

Power Outages

By Jane Marsh It’s important to be ready for anything as a contractor. If you encounter a sudden obstacle, as contractors did during the recent...

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...

Building Trust

Natural sunlight has long been known to be superior to any kind of artificial light source. It contains the full spectrum of colors and...

Hydraulic Fluids

Equipment fires can happen in any industry. Hot running equipment, a leaking hydraulic seal, or blown hose can be a disastrous combination because traditional...

Dust, Noise, or Vibration

Increased awareness of environmental issues around demolition and construction sites has resulted in growing numbers of local complaints by nearby residents—especially when visible dust...