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...
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...
Contaminated Soil
Before selecting a contractor and breaking ground for a new structure, it is important for an environmental professional to conduct a Phase I Environmental...
Keeping North Carolina’s Coastal Waterways Navigable
The North Carolina Department of Transportation took delivery of a new, fully customized cutter suction dredge, which it christened the Dredge Manteo, in a...
Porous Pavement Benefits
K.B. Industries, Inc. (KBI) created the world's first flexible porous paving in 2001 and offers a comprehensive suite of proven products and solutions to...
Durability Factor
By Lynn Connors
There are many obvious reasons why durability is important for commercial construction and the waterproofing of covered podiums and plaza decks, green...
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...
Managing Your “Investment in Clean Air”
Years ago, between college semesters, I worked in trenches in front of a track hoe laying sewer pipe. The work was high stress 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...
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...









