Sustainability

Stormwater runoff is naturally occurring rain and snowmelt that, after a precipitation or thawing event, does not evaporate or soak into the ground. Instead, it flows into municipal stormwater sewers or natural water bodies, carrying sediment, pollutants, and bacteria. Construction professionals must understand how the built environment contributes to this challenge and what solutions exist. […]

As the off-highway construction industry navigates simultaneous shifts in emission regulations, electrification adoption, and renewable fuel development, power system manufacturers are rethinking the fundamental architecture of diesel engines. The evolution of engine design is not just about compliance; it is about creating power solutions that are more efficient, more adaptable, and better integrated with the

Wood waste represents one of the largest untapped revenue streams in the construction and demolition sector. Every year, millions of tons of wooden pallets, tree trimmings, lumber scraps, and demolition timber end up in landfills, costing contractors and municipalities significant disposal fees. But forward-thinking operations are discovering that this “waste” material has real market value

The True Scale of Construction Waste and Why It Demands Action Construction and demolition (C&D) waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing the building industry. In the United States alone, building, renovating, and demolishing structures generated approximately 569 million tons of C&D debris in a single recent year. That figure is

The construction industry is under mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. Heavy machinery and diesel engines power almost every job site, and with tightening emissions regulations worldwide, the search for viable alternative fuels has intensified. Among the contenders is ammonia, a compound that has been studied as an engine fuel since the 1930s but

In the construction industry, finding ways to operate more efficiently while reducing environmental impact has become a top priority for contractors nationwide. Caterpillar’s Cat Connect framework offers a comprehensive approach to equipment management that delivers both productivity gains and sustainability benefits. By integrating telematics, machine control, and data analytics, Cat Connect helps contractors monitor, manage,

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has emerged as a key authority on environmental product declarations (EPDs) for the asphalt industry, offering direct answers to contractors navigating the shift toward low embodied carbon (LEC) materials. With federal infrastructure projects increasingly requiring EPD documentation, understanding how these declarations function has become essential for both asphalt producers and

Environmental Engineering Projects: A Comprehensive Guide for Civil Engineering Students Environmental engineering has become one of the most critical disciplines within civil engineering, addressing pressing challenges such as pollution control, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure. For students pursuing degrees in civil engineering, selecting the right project topic is essential for building expertise in this field.

Winter has long been a slowdown season for the construction industry, particularly in northern regions like New England where snow, freezing temperatures, and shorter daylight hours create significant obstacles. However, innovative contractors have developed effective strategies to keep projects moving through the coldest months. One proven approach is the use of temporary protective enclosures that

An adaptive reuse project in Portland, Oregon has transformed a vacant 1995 grocery store into a state-of-the-art library operations center, demonstrating how sustainable design strategies can convert utilitarian commercial buildings into high-performance institutional facilities. The Multnomah County Library Operations Center, designed by Hennebery Eddy Architects, repurposes 4,831 square meters (52,000 square feet) of existing retail