Green Building

A/E/C firms are embracing the benefits of going green by pushing beyond sustainable designs and integrating sustainable business practices as standard processes.
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Sitework & Utilities

Utility and electrical contractors are focusing more on public work to stay afloat during the plunge in private-sector work during a troubled economy. Full Story >>

Design Matters

JR Engineering recently added a new manager to its Construction Services group. Full Story >>

Punchlist Commentary: Surface Drainage vs. Stormwater Management

With all of the regulations that govern stormwater management on construction sites, it’s easy to get caught up in maintaining silt fence, hay bales and other methods. Preventing soil from washing into streams and rivers is certainly an important issue and critical to the protection of the environment but too often the direct impacts of impounding this water are overlooked. Full Story >>