G10−Site Preparation

Complex dewatering underway at Colorado mixed-use community

June 3, 2019

Temporary dewatering and groundwater treatment systems have been installed for a highly anticipated mixed-use development in Reve, Boulder, Colorado. With the dewatering system up and running, the excavation of both the north and south parcels has reached its target subgrade of 8 m (26 ft) below ground surface, despite having to perform the work throughout Boulder’s winter months.

Wastewater treatment facility recognized for sustainable infrastructure

February 16, 2018

Dixon’s Wastewater Treatment Facility in California was honored by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) with an Envision Silver award. The Envision rating system verifies the sustainability of infrastructure projects.

Set Your SITES: What to know about the new rating system

September 30, 2016

SITES is a globally sustainable rating system used by landscape architects, designers, engineers, architects, developers, and policy-makers to align land development and management with innovative sustainable design. After several years of beta testing, version SITES v2 was released last year.

Construction Dewatering: Understanding its effect on below-grade waterproofing

July 29, 2016

Construction site dewatering is used to locally control and lower groundwater levels in the vicinity of the excavation. This is typically done to maintain soil conditions needed during, and occasionally after, construction—for example, to keep soil dry enough for construction loads, installing building materials, or safe working conditions.

Controlling Stormwater at the Source: Exploring best management practices

November 30, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates stormwater runoff is responsible for 70 percent of all water pollution in lakes, rivers, and creeks. When developers use conventional methods such as impervious surfaces, stormwater is often left uncontrolled.

White, Light, and Out of Sight: Geofoam applications for infrastructure and building projects

October 2, 2013

Design professionals are increasingly choosing geosynthetics like expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam as a lightweight fill material in infrastructure and building applications. The material is about 100 times lighter than traditional fills, yet is strong enough to support pavements carrying jumbo jets.

Mechanically stabilized earth walls

June 1, 2013

Advantages in economics, ease of construction, and an abundance of proprietary wall systems have increased the popularity of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls. The contract delivery methods vary, often confusing the roles and responsibilities of various project team members.

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G10−Site Preparation

Complex dewatering underway at Colorado mixed-use community

Wastewater treatment facility recognized for sustainable infrastructure

Set Your SITES: What to know about the new rating system

Construction Dewatering: Understanding its effect on below-grade waterproofing

Controlling Stormwater at the Source: Exploring best management practices

White, Light, and Out of Sight: Geofoam applications for infrastructure and building projects

Mechanically stabilized earth walls

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G10−Site Preparation

Complex dewatering underway at Colorado mixed-use community

Wastewater treatment facility recognized for sustainable infrastructure

Set Your SITES: What to know about the new rating system

Construction Dewatering: Understanding its effect on below-grade waterproofing

Controlling Stormwater at the Source: Exploring best management practices

White, Light, and Out of Sight: Geofoam applications for infrastructure and building projects

Mechanically stabilized earth walls

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