According to OSHA, a confined space is a space whose configuration and/or contents may present special dangers not found in normal work areas. Confined...

By Jane Marsh Unless you’re working in a developed area, building a new business doesn’t start with laying the foundation. It begins with clearing bushes,...

The new concept of polished concrete floors is both modern and beautiful. This is best accomplished by wet grinding and polishing of the cement...

Workplace exposures to environmental hazards, such as respirable silica, materials with known toxic and carcinogenic properties, and noise and vibration, present long-term health risks...

Before selecting a contractor and breaking ground for a new structure, it is important for an environmental professional to conduct a Phase I Environmental...

The building and construction sector accounts for 40% of annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This statistic may be surprising to some, but education efforts...

Commercial property owners of hotels, resorts, condominiums, and apartment buildings hammered by the rising cost of electricity, have turned to solar in growing numbers...

Weather events can wreck construction sites and timelines. In fact, many contractors lament it is the leading cause of project delays.  Inclement weather can create...

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...

Process additive turns scrap tires into modern material for durable roads Vehicle tires of course belong on the road, but for the last two decades,...