Lehigh Hanson Inc.’s Hanson Aggregates plant in Downingtown, Pa., has achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Energy Star Challenge for Industry.
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Green Building a Key Trend in Economic Growth
By Mark S. Kuhar Residential construction is a key engine behind economic growth in the United States. According to McGraw Hill Construction’s Dodge Construction Market Forecast, single and multifamily housing projects account for about 45 percent of the value of all construction projects started in the United States in 2014. With that market forecast to grow rapidly in coming years,…
Read MoreCarmeuse Fuel Project Earns International Award
By Mark S. Kuhar Carmeuse’s alternative fuel project at its Grand River, Ohio, operation has earned the “Outstanding Alternative Fuel Project” award at the 8th Global CemFuels 2014 Conference, held in Vienna, Austria, at the end of February.
Read MoreNSSGA Seeks Changes in EPA Rule
By Mark S. Kuhar The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) staff met with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) April 7 on their recently proposed Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Rule, which, if enacted as-is, would allow the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to regulate geographically isolated water bodies and wetlands.
Read MoreEPA and Army Corps Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
Agriculture’s Exemptions and Exclusions from Clean Water Act Expanded by Proposal. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreIndustry Slams OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Proposal
By Mark S. Kuhar The Construction Industry Safety Coalition, which represents 25 different construction trade associations, issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2014, as it filed comments regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Crystalline Silica Rulemaking: “After an exhaustive analysis that involved hundreds of construction safety professionals, builders, construction managers and specialty trade contractors representing virtually…
Read MoreTop 5 Steps to a More Sustainable 2014
Look Beyond Increasing Revenue And Focus On Your Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit. By Dough Ruhlin Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions. You might want to drop a few pounds this year, but have you thought of resolutions for your business? You should be.
Read MoreMajor Trends in Green Building
By Mark S. Kuhar What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the United States in 2014? As one of the world’s leading green building consultants, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. In fact, his list of green building megatrends has become an annual event.
Read MoreEPA Offers Funding to Reduce Pollution from Diesel Engines
By Mark S. kuhar The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available $2 million in funding for rebates to help public and private construction equipment owners replace or retrofit older diesel construction engines. The rebates will reduce harmful pollution and improve air quality in local areas. “Exhaust from diesel construction equipment affects children, senior citizens and others in neighborhoods across…
Read MoreStormwater Permits, Plus Three Changes to Watch For
By Doug Ruhlin What The Status Quo Is Today Will Not Be Tomorrow. Act And Prepare Accordingly, Or Suffer The Consequences.
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