Hardscape The History of Infrastructure June 14, 2023 Posted by arwen 20 Dec Creating networks and building connections The Roman Empire believed infrastructure engineering to be a strategic investment. Infrastructure builds connections between human groups or activities. With infrastructure, people can work together and provide specialized services to one another. In this way, robust infrastructure … Read more
Bollards & Post Covers Electric Vehicles May Force Us to Rethink Safety Infrastructure June 15, 2023 Posted by Sina Maleki 20 Oct Electric vehicles are gaining popularity around the world. But what are the implications for traffic and vehicle safety management? Electric vehicle purchases continue to grow in Canada and the United States, following trends … Read more
Metal Casting Ask an Engineer: Austenitic Stainless Steel June 13, 2023 Posted by David 16 Oct Versatile and tough austenitic stainless—even at cryogenic or elevated temperatures 70% of stainless steel products are made from austenitic grades. Stainless steel is called “stainless” because of its resistance to rust. Steel contains iron and carbon in certain percentages: … Read more
Bollards & Post Covers Crosswalk Safety June 15, 2023 Posted by Sina Maleki 09 May Crosswalk bollards let pedestrians know when it’s safe to cross. Pedestrians form the backbone of any urban community. As such, an essential component of creating walkable, livable cities is guaranteeing the safety of pedestrians, so they can move around their … Read more
Hardscape, Site Furnishings Urban Benches and NYC Style June 15, 2023 Posted by David 04 Feb What municipalities can learn from New York’s distinctive street furniture Although NYC taxis have changed over the years, they are still a distinctive part of the streetscape. The atmosphere of a location is built by a thousand small details. … Read more
Metal Casting Metal Recycling, Forever June 9, 2023 Posted by David 21 Nov Why sorted scrap metal won’t end up tossed in the landfill Scrap metal has been salvaged and reused since the early ages of metal working. From both an environmental and economical standpoint, recycling metal is extremely effective. Metals such as steel, iron, … Read more
Bollards & Post Covers Land Ho! How Nautical Bollards Crept Inland June 12, 2023 Posted by David 12 Jun Learn how nautical bollards migrated inland This small mooring bollard is sized to hold a pleasure craft, rather than a substantial ship. Even if you’re not of the nautical persuasion, you probably know that watercraft require … Read more
Bollards & Post Covers Bad Urban Design: How do you fix a stroad? June 15, 2023 Posted by David 25 Aug Stroads are expensive, dangerous, and bad for economic growth in communities throughout Canada and the US. ‘Stroad’ is a portmanteau of the word ‘street’ and ‘road’, used to describe an increasingly common city planning … Read more
Metal Casting Cleaning Stainless Steel August 3, 2023 Posted by David 18 Feb Protect stainless steel from rust using proven cleaning methods and passivating treatments Stainless steels are highly corrosion resistant—however, stainless steel applications can still remain at risk to surface damage. Oxidation, corrosion, rusting, or staining can occur over the long-term in harsh environments … Read more
Bollards & Post Covers A Guide to Decorative Bollard Installation June 20, 2023 Posted by David 20 May What type of bollard mounting will work best for you? Decorative bollards, available in many shapes and colors, can also serve many different functions. Decorative bollards may be chosen as complementary furnishings that enhance the landscape around … Read more