The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to further tighten ozone standards could result in the loss of more than 45,000 construction jobs each year,...

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,...

By Greg Austin The total amount of time needed to complete the waterproofing system installation should be considered carefully when exploring the various product options....

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,...

An area of focus within the construction industry throughout the past few years has been the question of how to handle concrete grinding residue...

Before selecting a contractor and breaking ground for a new structure, it is important for an environmental professional to conduct a Phase I Environmental...

There is an overwhelming opportunity among the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment. The built...

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) held their first survey of asphalt mix producers in 2009. At that...

With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of residential, commercial, and mixed-use...

The Power of the Energy-Efficient Building Incentive By Valerie Ward Doing more at a lower cost and with fewer resources is every business person’s challenge. When...