In 2020, an estimated 28,570 Alabamians* will be diagnosed with cancer. Proton therapy, the next generation of radiation oncology, reduces the dose of radiation to the healthy surrounding tissue and nearby organs which leads to fewer side effects, positive long-term outcomes and improved quality of life in patients. The first proton therapy center opened in … Read More
According to the Infrastructure Report Card prepared by ASCE, “America’s roads are often crowded, frequently in poor condition, chronically underfunded, and are becoming more dangerous. One out of every five miles of highway pavement is in poor condition and our roads have a significant and increasing backlog of rehabilitation needs”. With over four million miles … Read More
How Does the Clean Water Rule Affect You? On October 22, 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) finalized a rule which repeals the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The repeal takes effect on December 23, 2019. This repeal means regulations defining Clean Water Act jurisdiction will be reinstated as they … Read More
Using Infrared Thermography to Solve Hidden ProblemsInfrared (IR) thermography is a technology that provides important information relating to otherwise inaccessible areas within buildings. The technology depicts small temperature variations from room to room by identifying “cold” or “hot” spots, suggesting locations of potential problems that may not have been identified through traditional visual inspections. Some … Read More
