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...
Contaminated Soil
Before selecting a contractor and breaking ground for a new structure, it is important for an environmental professional to conduct a Phase I Environmental...
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...
Decarbonizing the Industry: Part 1 of 4
We are in a global climate crisis, as outlined in the latest IPCC report, which notes the world is now experiencing widespread changes in...
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,...
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...
CGA’s Best Practices Guide
With more than 20 million miles of buried infrastructure in the United States and more being added every day, it has never been more...
Electric vs Gas Vehicles: Save Green by Going Green
By Eric Goldstein
The cost of doing business continues to go up and up. Companies are constantly looking for new ways to reduce costs, both...
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...
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...









