RISON — The depressed U.S. housing market has stunted demand for most wood products, but wood-utility-pole makers have escaped most of the recession's effects thus far. Treated Materials Co., which ...

Wildfires have been increasing in size and damage for the last 30 years, and higher temperatures have led to drier conditions, increased drought and longer fire seasons. According to the National ...

An Ameren initiative to repurpose retiring wood utility poles for commercial applications prevented 2,100 tons of wood waste from being discarded in area landfills last year. On average, Ameren ...

Over the years, through projects such as the Green School and homes at the Green Village, bamboo has become an increasingly popular material in Bali, Indonesia. While design firms in Bali such as ...

When considering overhead work such as pole climbing, it's apparent fall hazards are present at all times. However, these hazards are often overlooked and underestimated as experienced climbers become ...