ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Open park space within urban environments is vital to the development and general well-being of the surrounding communities. As the population in these areas continues to grow and become more dense, the need for dedicated park space also becomes more imperative. Modern park designs require out-of-the-box thinking and a creative approach. Western Waterproofing Company, a member company of Western Construction Group, recently completed a mammoth project to restore and waterproof a 750,000-square-foot concrete parking garage (equivalent to 12 football fields) located underneath the newly designated, 20-acre Maggie Daley Park in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Western served as … Read more

Builders and designers interested in creating safe, green and sustainable commercial and residential buildings face many challenges in the United States. The NIOSH Construction and Prevention through Design programs are collaborating on efforts to increase the use of building designs and construction practices that address safety and health hazards during all the stages of a building: pre-design, design, construction, occupancy and maintenance and demolition. The aim of Prevention through Design is to prevent occupational injuries, illnesses, fatalities and exposures by eliminating hazards and minimizing risks to workers in the design and re-design of facilities; work methods; processes; equipment and tools … Read more