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...

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...

Construction sites face a multitude of potential challenges and crises throughout the year resulting from the weather. As we head into hurricane season, the...

Weather affects the construction industry in a number of ways and can impact worker safety, productivity and, most importantly, a project’s bottom line. Fortunately,...

Substations are critical components in the electrical grid. Without them, utilities could not get electricity to customers in the areas they serve. While substations are necessary,...

Roof hatches are a common building component that are used to access the roof for maintenance purposes, such as air treatment systems, air conditioning...

With the start of a new year, preparing for trends in building takes center stage. Garnica, a leader in sustainable plywood manufacturing since 1941,...

You may recall when the EPA mandated that, starting in 2007, all new on-highway diesel engines must limit the emission of particulate matter. To...

For the first time in 8 years, a new Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) standard is expected to be issued by ASTM International....

An area of focus within the construction industry throughout the past few years has been the question of how to handle concrete grinding residue...