Inclement Weather
Weather events can wreck construction sites and timelines. In fact, many contractors lament it is the leading cause of project delays.
Inclement weather can create...
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...
The Reality of Green Cements
You would have had to have just emerged from a recently unsealed time capsule, or perhaps just completed a 10-year retreat in Tibet, not...
Porous Pave Permeable Paving Material
Porous Pave, Inc. introduces eight custom colors for Porous Pave. An eco-friendly green building product made in the USA, Porous Pave is a highly...
Impact of Proposed Changes to ASTM Phase 1 ESA Standards
For the first time in 8 years, a new Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) standard is expected to be issued by ASTM International....
Recycle or Reclaim: The Difference is Very Clear
The desire to recycle in the world is no longer a debate, but rather a commonplace necessity. Recycling has become a way of life...
Building Trust
Natural sunlight has long been known to be superior to any kind of artificial light source. It contains the full spectrum of colors and...
DECONSTRUCTION VS. DEMOLITION: Rebuilding Communities
ensuring architectural legacy is preserved for reuse
Urban blight is an issue facing many cities across
America. Abandoned buildings and substandard housing lead to a host...
Built Environment
The built environment generates 40% of annual global CO2 emissions. Embodied carbon, the greenhouse gas emissions generated from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and...
Designing and Creating Buildings with a Focus on Occupant Health
The building and construction industry has made tremendous strides over the last decade in creating smarter, more efficient buildings. Overall, the trend has been...