Crews install steel border barrier panels and supporting foundations during construction along the U.S.–Mexico border, work that typically involves heavy lifting, concrete placement and access-road ...

When it comes to controlling moisture at the building envelope, the construction industry has traditionally focused on blocking water and vapor from entering and getting trapped in the external wall ...

Whether drivers understand the engineering behind it or not, it is fair to say that most people would be able to recognize the steel barrier system. Often posted as ever-present guards for our on and ...

A study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reports that continuous air barrier systems can reduce air infiltration by up to 60% and energy consumption by almost 40% in ...

From 2017 through January 2021, federal agencies built about 450 miles of barriers along the U.S. Southwest border. To expedite construction, they waived federal environmental and other laws. The ...

Containment barrier systems are among the most widely used technologies for remediating contaminated sites. Various structures have been engineered to address site-specific needs, while barrier ...

Many of today’s contractors are striving to become more innovative, particularly since it can help streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and improve profitability. Many challenges stand in the way ...

This innovative project addresses slope stability challenges in Singapore’s urban landscape with a first-of-its-kind application that stabilizes a 22-meter-high slope with a history of failures. Use ...