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Sustainability
Growing Demand for ESG Reporting in Construction
Green Badger
Environmental, social, and governance standards, collectively known as ESG, are becoming a growing focus for construction and engineering firms.
November 4, 2022
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Infrastructure
The Challenges of Repairing Sanibel Causeway After Hurricane Ian
Less than 30 days after the worst hurricane to make landfall in Lee County, Florida, the Sanibel Causeway bridge reopens to traffic. Ryan Hamrick, of Superior Construction, discusses the unique challenges Superior Construction faced to get it done.
October 31, 2022
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Concrete
How Innovative Concrete Equipment Can Help Contractors Expand Their Capabilities
Curb Roller Manufacturing
Concrete equipment has evolved to provide portable, operator-friendly solutions to help broaden contractors’ in-house capabilities.
October 29, 2022
Battery-powered curbing machines are often used for monolithic pours but can also be used for patch and repair work and can complement slipform pavers for corners and tight radii involved with larger jobs.
Infrastructure
How Sanibel Causeway Reopened Less Than a Month After Hurricane Ian
When the most intense storm in Lee County history washed away sections of the Sanibel Island causeway, access to repairs and resources were cutoff. A joint venture between Superior Construction and de Moya Group restored the roadway in record time.
October 27, 2022
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Equipment
Caterpillar, Hyundai, Manitou and Bobcat Unveil New Equipment at First Day of bauma 2022
While not every product will be available in North America, four major manufacturers kicked off bauma 2022 with new equipment launches.
October 25, 2022
The new, all-electric Caterpillar 301.9 mini excavator features the Cat Next Gen platform.
Digging Deeper
Investigating I-375 and The Legacy of Urban Renewal in Detroit
Millions of dollars in new funding are available to states for infrastructure projects, one of the most highly touted is the “Reconnecting Communities” pilot program that seeks to undo transportation initiatives that negatively impacted neighborhoods.
October 24, 2022
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Construction News
NAPA Adds Net-Zero Climate Partners Two Weeks in a Row
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
With the NAPA Annual meeting only a few months away, the "Road Forward" initiative continues to grow its ranks. In back-to-back weeks the national organization has added new sponsors and material producers.
October 18, 2022
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Infrastructure
Detroit I-375: Removal, Redevelopment, and Confronting the Reality of Urban Renewal
A new series investigating the complicated history of city-planning, progress, race and road-building through the lens of impacted communities. Each story assess the legacy and present reevaluations of major infrastructure projects in America's cities.
October 17, 2022
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Infrastructure
3 Reasons to Consider Geothermal in Construction
Dandelion Energy
By outfitting millions of people with more efficient and effective energy sources than existing homes powered by natural gas, heating fuel, or other sources, we can improve climate change outcomes while producing more valuable and efficient homes.
October 9, 2022
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Plants
Challenges & Opportunities Abound for Solar-Powered Asphalt Production
Norris Asphalt converts their Ottumwa plant operations to solar, saving them money and setting them up for future sustainability goals
October 3, 2022
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Concrete Plants
CarbonCure Express EPD
CarbonCure Technologies
Leverages real-time concrete plant data to automate and streamline product-specific environmental product declaration (EPD) generation.
September 28, 2022
Sustainability
Building Better Sustainability and ESG Strategies in your Construction Business
Avetta
Here are the best practices for setting up an ESG plan that helps companies better align their construction supply chains.
September 28, 2022
Here are the best practices for setting up an ESG plan that helps companies better align their construction supply chains.
Equipment
Firestone Transitions to Offering HFC-free Building Products
Firestone Building Products doubles down on its commitment to sustainability by utilizing HFO and phasing out the use of HFC in its product portfolio.
September 23, 2022
Firestone Building Products doubles down on its commitment to sustainability by utilizing HFO and phasing out the use of HFC in its product portfolio.
Sustainability
Wyatt Roberts
September 22, 2022
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Sustainability
Dandelion Energy
September 22, 2022
Mix Design
Five Major Benefits of Rubber Modified Asphalt
How can this sustainable product, created from recycled used tires, directly impact your business and your customers? Here are five ways that you can see immediate results.
September 22, 2022
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Sustainability
The Financial Windfall of Mature Mobile Solar Light Tower Technology
Progress Solar Solutions, LLC
Introduction of solar panels as the power source and batteries for storage about 10 years ago removed the single largest operating cost and manpower needs associated with using mobile light towers.
September 22, 2022
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Sustainability
BMI Market to Become Key Investment in Green Construction
Global Market Insights Inc.
Since green construction is characterized by its compliance with stringent sustainability standards and codes, building thermal insulation (BMI) has become a key metric for the design of such structures.
September 21, 2022
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