Confined space

The Special Dangers of a Confined Space: Monitoring the hazard with...

According to OSHA, a confined space is a space whose configuration and/or contents may present special dangers not found in normal work areas. Confined...
electric vehicles

Electric vs Gas Vehicles: Save Green by Going Green

By Eric Goldstein The cost of doing business continues to go up and up. Companies are constantly looking for new ways to reduce costs, both...

Back to the Future

The Clean Water Act of 1972 is often viewed as one of this country’s seminal pieces of modern environmental legislation—and rightly so. But while...

On Steady Ground

The ALLU® Stabilization System consists of three components that increase the strength and dynamic stiffness of soft soil in order to improve its engineering...

Sustainable Construction

With the start of a new year, preparing for trends in building takes center stage. Garnica, a leader in sustainable plywood manufacturing since 1941,...

Path Reconstruction

The Springwater Corridor Bike Path is a very popular bicycle commuting thoroughfare extending along the east bank of the Willamette River in downtown Portland,...

Time Factor

By Greg Austin The total amount of time needed to complete the waterproofing system installation should be considered carefully when exploring the various product options....
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...

Why Retrofits Are Essential to Cutting Carbon Emissions

By Brent Trenga, LEED AP BD+C Talk is cheap, but a future without action on climate change is detrimental to us all. We’ve seen recent...

Popping the Cork

Spray-on cork finish for building exterior Available for the North Texas market is a green building product from ECOSHIELD INTERNATIONAL: spray-on Thermal CorkShield™. It’s a...