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...

Commercial Property Owners Combat Excessive Exterior Noise and Win

The loud clattering of trains slowly arriving downtown might seem quaint to some urban ears, particularly when passing through a certified historic district. But...

Diesel Bug

By Mark Busch Diesel is an organic compound, and, like a slice of bread, it can go moldy. Mold, a form of fungus, yeasts and...

Heavy-Duty DPF Servicing

In 2007, the EPA mandated that all new on-highway diesel engines must limit the emission of diesel particulate matter (PM). To comply with this...

LEED Platinum

Colleges and universities today are looking for sustainable facilities, and a number of them choose to participate in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and...
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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...

Avoid Tanking Risks

Innovative water tanks minimize financial and safety risks By Josh Swank Successful contractors know multiple factors contribute to their profitability, from minimizing their trucks’ cycle times...

BKT & Sustainability

Sustainability has become a major focus for companies over recent years, and BKT is no exception. As BKT has expanded globally, so has its...

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...
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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...