Regenerative LEED

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...
Vapor Intrusion

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...
KBI Flexi-Pave

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...
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...