The Likely Future of LEED

On the heels of LEED’s 15th anniversary this year, it’s a fitting time to look back on why the program was created, where it’s...

Carbon Footprint

It’s clear that the various signs of climate change impact everyone. This is why fighting climate change is understandably becoming a top priority not...
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...

Anna River Culvert Replacement Project

The Anna River culvert replacement project was carried out in the fall of 2010. The Anna River is 7.1 miles long and is located...

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...
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Plan of Action

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

First Electric Backhoe Loader

Case Construction Equipment expands its EV toolbox for urban construction, municipal crews, utility teams, and other contractors with the commercial release of its 580EV,...
Protecting Your Concrete Tools and Equipment

Protecting Your Concrete Tools and Equipment

Company with 70 years of experience delivers green solution Established in 1946, Cresset Chemical Company continues to be a leader in developing, distributing, and servicing...

To Tarp or Not to Tarp

When precast and prestressed concrete manufacturers have sought predictable form curing—protected from unpredictable weather and fluctuating conditions—they have traditionally had to choose between two...

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...