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...

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...

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....

Carbon Footprint

It’s clear that the various signs of climate change impact everyone. This is why fighting climate change is understandably becoming a top priority not...

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...

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,...

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...
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Essential Soundproofing Tips

Protecting occupants from recurring, excessive noise and ensuring privacy has become a growing part of the renovation business, an area of expertise that can...

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...

Asphalt: Greener Than Ever

Thanks to broad adoption of sustainable construction practices, the asphalt pavement industry saved taxpayers more than $2.2 billion dollars during the 2011 paving season...