Two strips of tactile paving at the bottom of a two- directional ramp warn of changes in both directions.

Tenji Blocks

Tenji is the word for a Japanese system of braille. Tenji block could therefore be translated as “braille block.” These embedded plates allow people to read the environment

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Steel is made in foundries and steel mills

How is Steel Made?

Although all steel is made of iron and carbon, different types of steel contain different percentages of each element. Steel can also include other elements like nickel, molybdenum, manganese, titanium, boron, cobalt, or vanadium

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Water on stone sidewalk reflects a purple building rimmed in yellow light

Trench Drain Systems

Trench is often installed when standing water becomes an issue due to landscape, hardscape, land use, or weather pattern change. A system of small capillaries can be installed through active spaces without compromising the look or function of an area.

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