Road construction is a more than $80 billion annual industry in the United States. Yet nothing comparable to the LEED rating system for buildings, or the Energy Star system for appliances, exists for ...

Photo: Steve Muench, a University of Washington assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering. Road construction is a more than $80 billion annual industry in the United States. Yet ...

While April showers bring May flowers, these months also kick off road construction season — when cracks and potholes that developed over the winter get fixed. But recent advances could make future ...

KC Parks and Rec says replacing annuals and grass with native plants can help conserve water and other resources. It's one of several initiatives by the city to combat climate change. Kansas City ...

This section of highway is a testing ground for more sustainable roadways. One solution: Replace the roadside grass with Kernza, a grain that sequesters more carbon and doesn’t require mowing or ...

Discover the latest advancements in road construction and maintenance as we explore a range of innovative technologies and equipment. From the high-precision GOMACO C-450 Cylindrical Finisher and the ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. World's first rubber barrier certified for use on U.S. roadways as sustainable alternative to concrete. AURORA, Colo., ...

Sustainability is a hot topic in the construction industry right now. Many are familiar with LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Deisgn) from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is a ...

The Netherlands really seem to be ahead of the game when it comes to finding ways to build more sustainable roadways. They have tested sections of roadways made with steel wool that can fix themselves ...

Iteris and Continental’s new hybrid video and radar detection system delivers unmatched performance, with unique visualization capabilities that enable top-down viewing of the entire intersection in ...

French engineering giant Bouygues Group is making a convincing case for reinventing the wheel, rolling out four new solar road projects across four continents that could change the way we drive by ...

Livonia City Council wants to take a look at sustainable environmental policies and ways to reduce the amount of loose trash hanging around neighborhoods. Council requested the mayor's office take a ...