by creedla | Dec 22, 2018 | City Planners in Los Angeles, Green Construction, Los Angeles Construction Projects
Did you know that cities can improve the efficiency of their energy, transportation, and utilities services; reduce consumption, waste, and other costs; and enhance the quality of life of their residents with one single premise? It’s true. US cities that incorporate...
by creedla | Nov 30, 2018 | Environmental News, Los Angeles Construction Projects
According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of newly built, single-family homes dropped to an annual rate of 544,000 units in October. That’s the lowest pace since March 2016, and it happens at a time when a housing-shortage issue is slowing down...
by creedla | Sep 15, 2018 | Environment, Los Angeles Construction Projects
For land developers and other construction industry professionals, being a good steward of the construction process means considering and preventing erosion issues. Planning and implementing erosion mitigation efforts can yield big results. Sometimes, erosion control...
by creedla | Aug 28, 2018 | Los Angeles Construction Projects
Accidents involving falls, scaffolding, and ladders account for a significant number of fatalities in construction sites. Although these accidents are very concerning, most of them are preventable if employers and workers follow basic safety measures. Fall prevention...
by creedla | Apr 23, 2018 | Los Angeles Construction Projects, Transit-Oriented Development
Traffic congestion is one of the most common urban issues.. Nobody likes to waste time stuck in a traffic jam while the honking symphony plays outside. The problem not only affects productivity and increases stress, but it also harms the environment. According to the...
by creedla | Mar 23, 2018 | Environment, Green Construction, Los Angeles Construction Projects
A couple weeks ago we talked about the case for urban density and combating urban sprawl. This week, we want to touch on urban density again and focus on its many benefits as well as how to implement it successfully. Urban density serves to bring people together by...
