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Practicing Sustainability in Construction
- January 26, 2024
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction News, Engineering, Green Building, Parks, Pedestrian, Projects, Recycling, Roads & Streets, Safety, Sidewalks, Uncategorized
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The construction industry accounts for a significant portion of overall CO2 emissions. It is important to practice sustainability in the industry as a whole; from designing with sustainable materials to disposing of waste properly. Using materials that help to minimize energy consumption and reduce waste is a major aspect of sustainable construction. Many raw materials…
Benefits of An Aeration Fountain for Your Pond
- February 9, 2023
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Fountains, Parks, Retention Ponds, Uncategorized
What Is an Aeration Fountain? Ponds require oxygen to be healthy. Without it, the pond will be overtaken by algae, and fish and other water life will have a hard time surviving. Ponds, whether they were created simply for aesthetics or have practical purposes such as retention ponds, could benefit from an aeration fountain….
How Urban Green Spaces Benefit the Environment
- October 25, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, General Construction, Green Building, Green Spaces, Parks
Designing green infrastructure into cities offer many environmental advantages. Green spaces, like parks, arboretums and rooftop oases, provide relief from the miles of concrete for people to enjoy, wildlife to inhabit and greenery to flourish. Combats Urban Heat Island Effect The EPA defines urban heat island effect as built up areas that are hotter than...
5 Reasons Parks are Important to the Community
- August 1, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Parks
In urban areas, parks have many benefits. A park or urban green space is known to boost physiological health, strengthen communities, contribute to a better environment and make a neighborhood look more attractive. Storm Water Collection Concrete restricts the absorption of rainwater. By implementing green spaces into city plans, cities have a more efficient and...
The Importance of Local Park Upgrades
- March 14, 2019
- Posted by: jerdonlp
- Category: Construction, Parks, Upgrades
It’s about time to start swinging into summer, and that means local parks will slide their way to the center of your community. Whether it’s families gathering for a picnic, parents taking their kids to play on the monkey bars, or couples enjoying the bike trails, parks are a great way to spend time outdoors...