As we step into the twenty-first century, the design, construction, and maintenance of industrial and commercial structures, residential homes and buildings, and our environment continue to be a focus. With a growing emphasis on sustainability, the manufacture and use of eco-friendly construction materials are not just receiving visibility but are becoming a crucial aspect in the architectural and engineering design communities. This is particularly true for the structural elements within a project’s design scope of work and the potentially impacted surrounding environment: recreational areas, wetlands, rivers, and streams.
