Power Outages
By Jane Marsh
It’s important to be ready for anything as a contractor. If you encounter a sudden obstacle, as contractors did during the recent...
Close Encounters
I remember getting a call one day from my safety director who was working with our crew in Texas. His exact words to me were,...
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...
Green Building Product Underfoot
San Antonio schools install 340,000 square feet of Porous Pave
The North East Independent School District (NEISD), San Antonio, Texas, used Porous Pave XL to...
Disaster Recovery Plan
The tornadoes that tragically ravaged the southern U.S. recently underscore the reality that natural disasters can strike at any moment. Ongoing construction projects are...
Possibilities Are Only Limited by a Company’s Vision
For nearly 25 years, Express Blower, Inc. has lead the pneumatic blower truck market through technological innovation, state-of-the-art systems, and practical experience, resulting in...
LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza
The 33-story LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza has been touted as the “world’s greenest office tower” and stands as the showpiece of PNC’s...
New Building Methods
Compared to the rest of the world, most buildings in the United States are relatively young. But most residential and commercial properties could use...
Erosion: A Growing Problem
By Don Lindsey
Mother Nature’s fury with floods, wildfires, tropical storms, earthquakes, and hurricanes can cause extensive damage. This damage, if left unattended, can lead...
Decarbonizing Concrete: Part 3 of 4
There is an overwhelming opportunity among the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment. The built...









