Preparing the Next Generation of Green Professionals
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Faculty program includes a diverse group of green building professionals—skilled facilitators who bring to life the concepts of...
Scenic Surface
Located 50 miles east of Phoenix, Boyce Thompson Arboretum welcomes 85,000 visitors annually. From the Visitor Center, they walk downhill on the main trail...
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...
Advances in Weather Monitoring
Weather affects the construction industry in a number of ways and can impact worker safety, productivity and, most importantly, a project’s bottom line. Fortunately,...
Green Building Product Underfoot
San Antonio schools install 340,000 square feet of Porous Pave
The North East Independent School District (NEISD), San Antonio, Texas, used Porous Pave XL to...
Using the Appropriate Formwork Panel During Cool and Cold Weather Conditions
Winter time provides some special requirements for concrete constructions. These are some practical tips for using formwork in low temperatures with a special attention...
Plan of Action
Construction sites face a multitude of potential challenges and crises throughout the year resulting from the weather. As we head into hurricane season, the...
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...
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...
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...









