Steel tariffs are affecting the construction industry. The cost of goods used in construction jumped in April at the fastest year-over-year rate since 2011, with ongoing increases continuing for a range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis…

Mayor LaToya Cantrell held a press conference on Tuesday (May 22) to inform the public about New Orleans drainage and flooding, and to outline how her administration intends to deal with funding sources that should mitigate risk. Cantrell called for implementing the recommendations of the Urban Water Plan, an expansive blueprint for “living with water”…

Physicians Trust LP wanted to expand its parking lot at the Napoleon Medical Office Building, and the group wanted to stay clear of going with traditional concrete or asphalt paving. The owners wanted to install a permeable parking surface to provide added benefits such as stormwater management for the surrounding neighborhood. So Corporate Realty called QSM…

Nothing sticks to bitumen better than bitumen! That is why QSM provided Huesker’s HaTelit® asphalt underlay on a project in St. Tammany parish. The product incorporates a coating with a bitumen content of up to 60%. Manufactured by Huesker, HaTelit® is used for asphalt reinforcement. Barriere Construction used five reels of HaTelit® asphalt underlay on…

Three years ago, when we first laid eyes on the TRUEGRID® permeable paving system, we knew we had found a remarkable solution for construction projects across Louisiana. Not only is the TRUEGRID® system a simple, permeable paving building block for the real world, it provides long-term benefits to property owners thanks to its durability, and…

Construction began in August, 2017 on a new parking lot at Ryder Trucking near the Huey P. Long Bridge in Jefferson Parish. The area — approximately 150,000 sq. ft. — is being paved as part of an expansion for the Ryder fleet. A Contech detention system played a big role at this development. As part of…

QSM worked with engineering firm T. Baker Smith, and general contractor The Lemoine Company to deliver Waterman gates on a portion of the mammoth Morganza to the Gulf flood protection project. The project is being built in phases across south central Louisiana. Its aim is to construct 98 miles of levees across the region. QSM…

Developers have seen many changes since New Orleans adopted its Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and residents can now see results of new regulations. Projects related to stormwater detention New Orleans are starting to come online. This is a key component of the CZO. Many new projects are required to create conditions that allow for detention and…

Rotolo Consultants (RCI) recently installed 11,000 sq. ft. of TrueGrid paving at a well known section of LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge. The intersection of Nicholson Dr. and W. Chimes St. serves as one of the main entrances to LSU’s campus. It’s busy year-round, but especially so during football season on game days when it…

When Tommy Boudreaux of Norris & Boudreaux Contractors, LLC called Steven Gros at QSM, he had a specific question on his mind. Working under a maintenance contract with Terrebonne Parish, Norris & Boudreaux wanted to deliver a solution to a problem that caused a section of Barrataria Blvd. in Houma to be closed for more…

When historic flooding inundated areas of East Baton Rouge parish in August, 2016, La-37 in the city of Central was among the hardest hit. Following the torrent, Central was left as an island, with major thoroughfares in and out of the city swamped by the overflowing rivers. Greenwell Springs Road, Joor Road, Hooper Road, and…

When Bruce White opened White Sands Volleyball complex in Elmwood business park on March 13, 2017, he did so with the help of a Hydraway Drainage System supplied by QSM. White, founder of The Louisiana Outdoor Volleyball Association, and a long-time fixture on the New Orleans sports scene is synonymous with beach volleyball in the…

If you’ve driven past the s-turn in Jefferson Highway near Ochsner Hospital’s main campus in the past few months, you’ve no doubt noticed construction. But did you notice the ChamberMaxx®? Of the many projects going on in the area, one stands out for an innovative drainage solutions hiding just beneath the surface of a gleaming…

QSM was an exhibitor at the Louisiana Civil Engineering Conference & Show held September 28-29, at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. TJ Truxillo, who serves in the role of business development and technical sales for QSM was our point man in the exhibit booth both days. Earlier that week, Truxillo and QSM’s Josh Loeske, also participated…

Eliminate sewer odors with Vapex odor control system: See this Vapex project in Lafourche Parish. Residents near the lift station at Badt Ave. and Talbot Ave. had complained about the nuisance of sewer odor smells. QSM helped Thibodaux obtain its first Vapex odor control system at this location. The permanent installation went live in August, following a pilot test…

What causes stormwater runoff? It’s a simple question but a complex problem. Stormwater runoff occurs when rain flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground, which is where this water belongs. Why is this important, and what can we do about it? Stormwater runoff…