Wastewater Reclamation, Recycling & Reuse
The new concept of polished concrete floors is both modern and beautiful. This is best accomplished by wet grinding and polishing of the cement...
Proposed EPA Ozone Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to further tighten ozone standards could result in the loss of more than 45,000 construction jobs each year,...
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...
America’s 1st High-Speed Rail System
The California High Speed Rail Authority broke ground in January on the nation’s first high-speed rail system with a focus on the fact that...
Green for Green: The Cost of Environmental Protection
American concern for preserving natural resources and promoting sustainability has grown substantially during the past decade. This trend has spurred strong denizen support for...
Emissions Regulations are Increasing: Are you Compliant?
Stated by the World Health Organization, “Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health. By reducing air pollution levels we can help countries...
Asphalt Pavements Going Green
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) held their first survey of asphalt mix producers in 2009. At that...
Exceeding the RAS Standard
Recycling is more than a buzz word for Jason McCullar, owner of JML Energy Resources LLC based in Brentwood, Tennessee. When it comes to...
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...
On-Site Efficiency
It’s been several years since Thunder Creek Equipment, the original innovator of square-by-design fuel trailers, launched its first trailer. Since then, the company has...