Ready to turn some "trash" into treasure? Before finding salvage materials for your project, check your local builders' association and your state or provincial environmental agency for information on ...

Describe waste recycling options as they pertain to construction waste management (CWM) Identify key elements of a CWM plan and how the CWM plan enhances the project's sustainability Explain the ...

Construction waste comes in many forms. From scrap materials such as wood, brick, metal and asphalt during construction to broken glass, concrete and rocks during demolition. Some of these materials ...

Cutting through re-inforcement bars during the dismantling a section of footbridge. (Photo by Steve Aland/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images) The question ...

The world is undergoing a huge construction boom. To accommodate a growing urban population, some estimate the world will add two trillion square feet of buildings by 2060—the equivalent of putting up ...

While being a cornerstone of economic growth, the construction significantly contributes to environmental degradation through substantial waste and carbon emissions. A key source of these emissions is ...

Most contaminated waste materials generated from excavation of construction job sites are either buried in landfills or burned. There are fewer than 10 plants in the U.S. that wash and clean soil for ...

Improper dumpster use on job sites can lead to serious injuries—these expert-backed safety practices help reduce risks, protect workers, and keep construction waste management OSHA-compliant.

A model clause addressing climate-conscious waste management practices for a government construction project that government entities may incorporate into their own construction contract forms or ...

Eagle County, though limited in developable size, is still a hot spot for new construction. Whether it’s much-needed employee/affordable housing, commercial buildings or sprawling single-family homes, ...