Which Is Harder to Run On? Concrete vs. Asphalt for Runners

I recently came across an article posted on Facebook from a fellow Charlotte triathlete about concrete vs. asphalt ...

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News: PermaTrak Engineering Team Honored by ACEC Engineering Award

We're pleased to announce that PermaTrak was designated as a state finalist for the ACEC (American Council of ...

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Retrofitting Boardwalks On Top of Existing Foundations with PermaTrak

Many popular trails and boardwalks have been built in beautiful settings that draw visitors regularly. Those sites ...

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Boardwalk Construction Update: Upper Tampa Bay Trail Phase IV

The installation of a PermaTrak concrete boardwalk for Hillsborough County's Upper Tampa Bay Trail Phase IV was ...

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Byways, Greenways and DIRTways: Simple Differences to Keep In Mind

Trail Terminology If you are a designer with experience in trails, you’ve probably heard plenty of the following terms ...

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Can Precast Concrete Piers Be Used for a Wetland Boardwalk?

Boardwalk Site Conditions: Wetlands, Grasslands and Floodplain If you have experience designing projects for park & ...

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Boardwalk Design Questions: Timber vs. Concrete Answers

The timber vs. concrete boardwalk debate has picked up over the last couple of years with large, public beach ...

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SITES v2 Rating System for Sustainable Landscapes Available Now

Green building is an integral part of the future of architecture and engineering, whether dealing with buildings, ...

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Design Considerations for Salt Exposure & Concrete Boardwalks

It may not be winter, but snow and ice don’t take a backseat in boardwalk design just because of the season. In Canada ...

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Marine Boardwalk Construction Challenges: Storm Surges & Salt Exposure

Designing a boardwalk for commercial use in a marine environment comes with a unique set of challenges for designers. ...

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