silica dust

When the Dust Settles

In a move to help silica dust-producing operations comply with impending rule changes, a pioneer of industrial dust control is reminding companies that the...

The New Green: Part 1 of 2

The building and construction sector accounts for 40% of annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This statistic may be surprising to some, but education efforts...
PNC Tower

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...

Open Dialogue: Defining PRAH and PRAN with ACI 212

Construction is an incredibly collaborative process. Whether you are using a Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build method, there are always multiple groups involved; each who come...
Regenerative LEED

LEED Positive

The foundation for a future of regenerative LEED During its annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo held in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. Green Building Council...

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,...

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...

High-Tech Monitoring

Workplace exposures to environmental hazards, such as respirable silica, materials with known toxic and carcinogenic properties, and noise and vibration, present long-term health risks...

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...

Unsung Heroes of Sustainability

In an era when environmental consciousness is paramount, the lubricants industry is emerging as an unexpected champion of sustainability. Contrary to popular belief, lubricants...