foundation design

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...

Permeable Pavement Solves Pickleball Court Repair Problems

Porous Pave XLS What is the fastest-growing sport among Americans age 50 or older? Pickleball. Combining elements of tennis, badminton, ping pong, and racquetball, pickleball...

Erosion Control Solution

Stabilizing Long Beach Canal after Hurricane Katrina Long Beach, Mississippi, is located in Harrison County and is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi area. Hurricane Katrina struck...

Sustainability Matters

According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization, which monitors and reports on weather, climate, and water resources, there is a 50% chance the average...
green construction tips

Green Construction Tips

As sustainability takes center stage, construction firms and owners are realizing the benefits that accompany the integration of green construction techniques and materials. This...
ACH Foam Technologies

ACH Foam Technologies Solves the Water Absorption Equation

ACH Foam Technologies announces Foam-Control® PLUS+®’s water absorption max volume results of 0.3 percent in laboratory testing proves that molded polystyrene insulation resists moisture...

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...
USGBC

Preparing the Next Generation of Green Professionals

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Faculty program includes a diverse group of green building professionals—skilled facilitators who bring to life the concepts of...
Dreding the Ashtabula River

The Cleanup of Ashtabula Harbor

Dredging sediment is safely disposed using a binding agent The cleanup of the Ashtabula Harbor is being managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Greener Concrete Systems

Greener Concrete Systems

Engineered slabs drive down warehouse operating costs and increase flexibility The increased popularity of online shopping is driving demand for more commercial warehouses and distribution...