The construction industry is a massive net contributor to global carbon emissions and local environmental pollution.…
Blower Door Testing for Code Compliance: Learning Guide
Energy efficiency is a core requirement of modern building codes to meet energy benchmarking goals within cities across the country.…
Top OSHA Safety Violations Found During Inspections
Every year, OSHA releases its list of the most frequently cited workplace safety violations found during federal OSHA inspections across all industries.…
What Are MS4s in Stormwater Management? Operator’s Guide
Stormwater runoff from construction sites can carry sediment, concrete washout, chemicals, and debris directly into local waterways if it isn’t properly controlled.…
EPA Construction General Permit: What Site Operators Need to Know
Construction sites generate large amounts of sediment, debris, and chemical runoff, contributing to an estimated 40% of water pollution and 23% of air pollution in the US.
Top Construction Site Hazards You May Be Overlooking
Construction accidents account for 20% of all workplace fatalities in the United States.…
Understanding the NPDES Permit: How to Be NPDES Compliant?
The US Clean Water Act protects public waterways by regulating how facilities discharge pollutants into the environment.…
Why Every Home Builder Needs a QA Specialist
What Is Quality Assurance in Construction?
Quality assurance in construction matters because it ensures buildings meet high standards through defined systems of planning, inspection, and verification.…
9 Best Practices for Sediment Control on Worksites
After erosion comes sediment, one of the most destructive byproducts of excess erosion to local water systems.…
Common Construction Terms and What They Mean: Glossary
Miscommunication on worksites can lead to workplace injuries and wrong tasks that delay projects and inflate budgets.…