Quick. What’s the first thing that comes to mind about New Jersey? Most people know it’s called the “Garden State.” Give yourself a pat on the back if that’s what you said, too. But, do you know how the state got its nickname? That credit goes to a man named Abraham...
The first part of this looked at the mostly unknown side of steel as a green building material gave us insight into how the industry has worked to make it the most recycled substance on the planet. That alone might be enough reason to select steel as the material of...
You might want to think twice before leading with any size jokes about Rhode Island. Yes, it is the smallest state in the nation. It’s 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, covering an area of just 1,214 square miles. But dynamite, as they say, comes in small packages. It...
We often think that “environmentally friendly” means, “more expensive.” Building material definitely falls into this category. What’s known as “green building material” tends to cost more. Here’s the thing: it’s not necessarily because the material itself is more...
