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...

Close Encounters

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,...
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Concrete Production

Concrete is the foundation of most of our infrastructure. However, the process of concrete production has remained relatively unchanged for decades. From creating and...

Sustainability Concerns

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP26, was the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference, held at the...

Diesel Bug

By Mark Busch Diesel is an organic compound, and, like a slice of bread, it can go moldy. Mold, a form of fungus, yeasts and...

Inclement Weather

Weather events can wreck construction sites and timelines. In fact, many contractors lament it is the leading cause of project delays.  Inclement weather can create...

Time Factor

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....

Pollution Risk

By Jane Marsh According to Statista, the construction industry is one of the largest globally, employing more than 11 million people in the United States...

Power Outages

By Jane Marsh It’s important to be ready for anything as a contractor. If you encounter a sudden obstacle, as contractors did during the recent...

Durability Factor

By Lynn Connors There are many obvious reasons why durability is important for commercial construction and the waterproofing of covered podiums and plaza decks, green...