Tara Ninmann

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Tara is the editor of Sustainable Construction magazine, an on-line/print publication dedicated to best practices to help contractors build more sustainably. Connect with us at Facebook/SustainableConstruction and Twitter/SustainableConstruction.

Sustainable Concrete

Buildings constructed with insulated concrete walls, like this one using the Thermomass insulation system in conjunction with removable form panels, can save energy costs

Sustainable Learning in the 21st Century

Lake Mills Elementary is the only K-12 project piloting the USGBC’s LEED v4 Beta Program. The cost of the project is $182 per sq. ft. and it received over $122,000 in “green” incentives.

A mosaic mural leading up the stairs is one of the first design elements that grace the entrance to the Prospect Elementary school. The kids helped create the mural.

The Need for Healthy Buildings

The rise of the sustainable building movement has played an important role in driving consideration of health factors in the design and construction of buildings.

Recycled Road Rehabilitation Saves Time and Money

Nevada road preservation project was completed in half the allotted time with 100% recycled asphalt, saving taxpayers 30% on the total project cost.

The Red Rock Road Rehabilitation Project consisted of a 5.6-mile cold-in-place recycling job that was completed in 28 days.

Stream Restoration Receives Rave Reviews

Erosion control products, including coir logs and jute mesh matting, slow erosion in the existing stream. Silt that used to end up in Lake Norman is visible in the foreground of the photo.

Pick the Right Submersible Pump

Careful consideration of the correct submersible dewatering system will lead to the right results.

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Building the World's First Net-Zero Energy Lab

The JCVI facility consists of a three-story, 28,600-square-foot office wing and a single-story, 12,605-square-foot laboratory wing. The laboratory and office wings are perched atop the roof/podium deck of the partially below-grade parking garage.

Reclaiming used rubber

Each super giant tire weighs in around 12,000 pounds and stands about 13.5 feet tall.

Concrete Pavers

Don't Let Paver Performance Slip

Save money and time with cleanliness and routine preventive maintenance of concrete slipform pavers.

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Fleet Maintenance

Don't Cut Corners with Hydraulic Safety

High pressures and hot oil mean that anyone working around construction equipment must exercise care.

Hydraulics are sophisticated systems under high pressure and no matter how experienced an operator you are, it's important to pay attention to the basics at all times.

Worksite Equipment

Don't Be Up in the Air on Compressor Sizing

Determine the requirements of the tools you plan to use to achieve optimum compressor efficiency.

Although there is a trend toward higher pressure tools, it's important to match the psi to the pressure level specified by the manufacturer. Exceeding this level can result in tool damage.

A Dozer Operator's Perspective on Grade Control

A blade pro tells how GPS grade control systems have helped average operators cut fuel consumption by 20% and improve productivity 30%

Electronically advanced dozers get a thumbs up from Jace Nix of GT NIX Construction. This Komatsu D51EX-22 has improved fuel consumption by 20% and productivity by 30% over the company's older dozer.

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