hurricane

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...

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...

Airborne Dust Solution

Originally constructed in 1936, Doyle Drive is a busy thoroughfare that carries thousands of cars per hour in peak traffic periods. In 1990, it...

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...

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...

Asphalt: Greener Than Ever

Thanks to broad adoption of sustainable construction practices, the asphalt pavement industry saved taxpayers more than $2.2 billion dollars during the 2011 paving season...
CGA

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...
VESTENAMER

Scrap Tires Get New Life

Process additive turns scrap tires into modern material for durable roads Vehicle tires of course belong on the road, but for the last two decades,...

Solar-Plus-Storage Equals True Benefits of Solar for Contractors

Property owners in the market for options to power their buildings’ electrical loads have long considered solar power; however, they frequently didn’t get past...
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...