September 27, 2019 Helping Architects Maximize Project Goals: 6 Benefits of Early Involvement Early involvement in the manufacturing process continues to become more and more critical for the construction industry.
April 10, 2019 Retaining Walls 101 - An Introduction to Choosing the Right Wall When designing and building a retaining wall, there are a variety of factors to consider, regardless of whether it’s intended for residential or commercial use.
January 17, 2019 Concrete vs Cement: Understanding the Fundamentals Cement is often confused with concrete, and it’s a common misconception that cement and concrete are interchangeable terms. Is it a cement sidewalk or a ...Keep Reading
November 20, 2018 Stormwater Management: Maintaining Your System for Optimal Performance Properly maintaining and regularly servicing stormwater management systems is often required to meet regulations – and just as importantly – so they will work ...Keep Reading
September 7, 2018 The Approaching Storm: The Value of Strong Construction During Hurricane Season The 2017 hurricane season, which included Harvey, Maria, Irma, and other major storms, turned out to be the most expensive in U.S. history. The death toll from ...Keep Reading
August 6, 2018 Stormwater Management: Pollutant Reduction The amount of pollutants is increasing in our waterways due to the growing number of vehicles on our roadways and the growing population. During a rainstorm, ...Keep Reading
July 25, 2018 Stormwater Management: Choosing the Best Tools to Reduce Runoff Whether you are designing a new site or working on a re-development, it is essential to incorporate stormwater management best practices during and after ...Keep Reading
April 19, 2018 Why Masonry Continues to Lead With so many beneficial properties, masonry remains a solid choice for a variety of building and project types across the globe – from high-end public projects ...Keep Reading
January 17, 2018 Delivering Comfort with Building Science You don’t have to have an engineering degree and you don’t need to be a PhD to want to improve your living conditions. In fact, we all do something to improve ...Keep Reading
October 18, 2017 Fire Stations Resolve a Code Dilemma with Masonry Bill Howell, architect and president of The Howell Group, Inc. in Marietta, Georgia, has designed 29 fire stations in the State of Georgia in the past 25 to 30 ...Keep Reading
September 21, 2017 Fighting Fire Damage and Loss with Masonry From increasing escape time and reducing flame spread to speeding recovery, masonry is critical to fire safety.
November 11, 2016 How Precast Concrete Is Made [Video] Precast concrete structures are manufactured in a factory then delivered to a job site, ready to be installed. But, have you ever wondered how precast concrete ...Keep Reading