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    Apr 30, 2025

    Infrastructure Grades Are In—How FRP Can Help

    The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card in March. As individuals we use the facilities and systems that make up the nation’s...
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    Sep 14, 2023

    Take A Hike—With FRP

    What activity is free burns 440 to 550 calories an hour and can reduce the risk of mental health problems by 50 percent? If this was a Jeopardy question and your response was hiking, you’d...
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    Sep 7, 2023

    Six Reasons FRP Delivers A Sustainable Bridge Solution

    Robert Wills, vice president of, the Construction Program for the American Iron and Steel Institute recently called attention to the critical need to repair or replace thousands of...
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    May 12, 2023

    Ipe Wood is Out. What Are Some Hardwood Alternatives?

    Two of the most popular tropical hardwoods are now on the CITES Appendix II of the endangered species act. This is good news for Cumaru and Ipe trees, but it presents major pricing and...
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    Apr 20, 2023

    CCG Restoration Stories: Rocks Village Bridge

    Shortly after the American Revolution ended, in 1794, the first bridge at Swett’s Ferry across the Merrimack River was built. The wooden bridge allowed Bay Staters a simpler alternative to...
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    Jul 29, 2022

    Road Trip Reveal - FRP Bridge Decks Hold Up Under Scrutiny

    Last month I traveled up the East Coast to inspect 19 Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) infrastructure projects that have been designed and fabricated by Creative Composites Group (CCG) over...
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    Apr 18, 2018

    Final Thoughts on the National Bridge Preservation Conference

    Last week, I attended the National Bridge Preservation Partnership Conference in Florida. This conference offers presentations from government agencies and industry on preservation...
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    Nov 21, 2016

    Training of a Champion: Fiber Reinforced Polymer

    In the world of sports, some experts consider boxing to be the most physically demanding. And a lot of attention has been devoted to discussing the most effective training methods. Some...
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    Sep 29, 2016

    FiberSPAN Hits the Deck of the Columbia River Skywalk

    Artist rendering of the Columbia River Skywalk in Trail, BC. "Results…clearly indicate the structure cannot be used in any way, shape or form due to severe deterioration” The leaders and...
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    Sep 8, 2016

    In The Center Ring: FRP vs. Concrete

    In the arena of bridge decks, concrete has reigned as the heavyweight favorite - and I do mean heavyweight. But the need for accelerated construction and zero maintenance, coupled with...
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