During the month of February, a historic winter storm passed through Texas resulting in thousands going without power, water, and plumbing. This occurred due to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) declaring a statewide power generation shortfall and enacted rolling blackouts, even though customers complained there was no power for over 30 hours. construction…
As a new administration adjusts to their positions within our government, many are asking what their plans are. Particularly, the construction industry is questioning Biden’s infrastructure plan. The “Build Back Better” plan invests $2 trillion over a span of 4 years to complete tasks such as repair roads, bridges, and ports, creating affordable housing, improving…
Public parks are enjoyable not only for families but for the entire community. Hemisfair Park is one example of bringing community events to a fun, open space. Hemisfair Park first became nationally recognized in 1968 when it hosted that year’s World Fair. Now, it is a community with residences, local businesses and public parks…
Urban planners add sidewalks in areas where there might be high foot traffic. Often, you find paved paths in parks and other green spaces designed to lead pedestrians in a certain direction. A sidewalk can also be used to increase safety, by giving pedestrians a place to commute along a road. What Makes a Pedestrian...
Construction is a demanding industry. With as much physical and technical labor as construction requires, workers are at risk of injury on a daily basis – this risk is heightened when workers are running on a deadline. Therefore, it is crucial that safety managers implement precautionary practices to maintain a safe job site. Follow these...
Concrete and asphalt are two building materials used to formulate the makeup of something that directly impacts the lives of everyone: transportation networks. Because the materials are used interchangeably so often, is it important to consider their differences. Here are a few advantages of utilizing concrete for the paving of roads, streets and sidewalks: Duration...