Water, water everywhere: Low-carbon concrete’s water dilemma and what can be done about it
By Chris Bennett, CSC, iSCS, CDT, Melody Fontenot, AIA, CSI, CCCA, CCS, iSCS, SCIP, Maria McCain, MSc, LEED GA, TRUE Advisor, Fitwel Ambassador, Alliance for Water Stewardship PC, Kyle Picket, USGBC, Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, Ryan Stoltz, P.E., iSCS, LEED AP, and Rae Taylor, PhD Photo courtesy Langerman Engineering, Waco ISD Water scarcity is […]
Jacobs Picked to Design $27M Puerto Rico Wastewater Project
Jacobs announced Sept. 17 it has been selected by the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) to design the $26.99-million replacement of the Mayagüez Ocean Outfall, where the existing pipeline was heavily damaged during Hurricane María in 2017. The project entails building a 1.1-mile pipeline that conveys treated effluent from the Mayagüez Regional Wastewater […]
The Best Time of Year to Invest in Exterior Basement Waterproofing
Many property owners struggle with the proper timing for exterior basement waterproofing projects. And it’s natural when you consider all the factors involved. Weather conditions are constantly changing, and contractor schedules fill up fast. Waterproofing materials perform differently based on temperature, making it clear that timing is more than just a matter of convenience. Getting […]