The trucking industry is indispensable to the American economy. Apart from many other roles and responsibilities, truckers are responsible for delivering raw materials to where they will be manufactured and finished products to where they will be sold. Businesses both…
The growing awareness for the need of living healthily has seen many turn from a sedentary lifestyle. People want to be more active. Urban designers are adapting to this change by building more active cities, which has more benefits than…
More than just providing adequate parking space, a commercial building must ensure that the parking lot is safe. As many tenants in the building come to and from the building using cars each day, they should be able to trust…
Sidewalks gradually deteriorate over time due to heavy foot traffic. Damaged sidewalks pose accident risks and make neighborhoods less walkable. As a property owner, it’s your responsibility to maintain your sidewalk and keep it safe for pedestrians, especially for those with…
Since their inception, sidewalks have served one fundamental purpose: to keep pedestrians away from moving vehicles. Historians suggested that these elevated pavements were used to prevent people from stepping on the waste left by horses and humans on the road.…
When you think of modes of transportation and how people get around, you would likely think of driving a car, taking a cab or Uber, taking the bus or some other form of public transport. People often forget that walking…
The Federal Highway Authority (FHWA) states that 4,500 pedestrians die in these incidents in the US every year, and eight percent of those fatalities are individuals walking along the roadway. Designing accessible sidewalks, therefore, will go a long way in reducing the…
Swimming in a beautiful is a great way to relax after a long day. Now that spring and summer are just around the corner; people are just itching to take a dip. Swimming in Style: Stunning Pool Patio Flooring Ideas…
Few sidewalk materials match the sustainability of concrete. It’s made from abundant and renewable resources (water, natural rock, and cement limestone). Concrete can also be crushed and recycled into granular fill or concrete aggregate at the end of its lifetime.…
Sidewalks are everyday fixtures that we tend to take for granted. The truth is, they are an essential part of the community – especially in urban areas.