Disaster Recovery Plan

The tornadoes that tragically ravaged the southern U.S. recently underscore the reality that natural disasters can strike at any moment. Ongoing construction projects are...

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...

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...

Coming Clean About DPF Technology

You may recall when the EPA mandated that, starting in 2007, all new on-highway diesel engines must limit the emission of particulate matter. To...

Erosion: A Growing Problem

By Don Lindsey Mother Nature’s fury with floods, wildfires, tropical storms, earthquakes, and hurricanes can cause extensive damage. This damage, if left unattended, can lead...

Living Wall: Green Space on Building Adds Life

Substations are critical components in the electrical grid. Without them, utilities could not get electricity to customers in the areas they serve. While substations are necessary,...
Green Building Goals

Green Building Goals

By Brent Trenga A report from The Brookings Institute found that transitioning to a clean energy economy would be a boon to the U.S. economy, expanding...

Dust, Noise, or Vibration

Increased awareness of environmental issues around demolition and construction sites has resulted in growing numbers of local complaints by nearby residents—especially when visible dust...
energy savings

Capturing Savings

Logistics is a business of efficiency. Why should it be any different when it comes to energy use? This article details a few design...

Chevron Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW

Chevron announces the introduction of Clarity Bio EliteSyn AW, an innovative hydraulic fluid designed to meet the evolving needs of the construction and marine...