Block USA Solutions

Case Study: Permeable Paver Helps City Meet Stormwater Management Goals

Location: Montgomery, AL, Solution: Protecting the Environment

Challenge:
Help Remove Trash and Pollutants from an Urban Stream

Solution:
Eco-Priora® Permeable Pavers
Case Study: Permeable Eco-Priora Pavers Solve Homeowner's Soggy Side Yard

Location: South Alabama, Solution: Protecting the Environment

Challenge:
Prevent Water Runoff from Ruining Home's Side Yard

Solution:
Eco-Priora® Permeable Pavers
Case Study: Block USA Helps to Knock a Pensacola Grand Slam Right Out of the Park

Location: Pensacola, Florida, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics | Retaining Walls

Challenge:
Provide an attractive ballpark for the city of Pensacola, FL

Solution:
Block USA Paver and Retaining Wall Units
Case Study: Worship Center Parking Meets City's Stormwater Runoff Regulations

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, Solution: Controlling Stormwater

Challenge:
Provide a durable, attractive parking surface for a Tuscaloosa, Alabama worship center that meets new restrictive storm water run off regulations.

Solution:
Octabrick™ permeable pavers from Block USA.
Case Study: On Campus Fraternity House Complies with New Stormwater Regs

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, Solution: Controlling Stormwater

Challenge:
Comply with strict stormwater guidelines for new development.

Solution:
Replace traditional pavement with Block USA’s permeable Octabrick™ pavers.
Case Study: Coastal Fire Station Stands Up to Hurricane Storm Surge

Location: Perdido Key, FL, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics

Challenge:

Protect a vital fire station from hurricane storm surge

Solution:
Lightweight block manufactured by Block USA
Case Study: Cordova Stone™ Provides Distinctive Architectural Accent

Location: Auburn, AL, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics

Challenge:

Provide a distinctive architectural accent to a local pharmacy.

Solution:
Cordova Stone™ Distributed by Block USA
Case Study: Split-Scored Block Provides Striking Look for Retail Center

Location: Gulf Coast, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics

Challenge:
Bring an upscale appearance to a retail center.

Solution:
Split-Face Split Scored Architectual Masonry from Block USA.
Case Study: Architectural Masonry Creates “The” Right Look for a Neighborhood Clinic

Location: Gulf Coast, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics

Challenge:
Create a “stand out” attractive, cost-effective medical facility.

Solution:
Block USA's Architectural Concrete Masonry.
Case Study: Attractive, Low-Maintenance Veneer for Commissary

Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Florida, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics

Challenge:
Provide an attractive facade for an ordinary steel frame building.

Solution:
4" Split-Face Architectural Color Masonry from Block USA.
Case Study: Retaining Wall Fits Confined Neighborhood Area and Controls Stormwater

Location: Homewood, AL, Solution: Maximizing Land Use | Controlling Stormwater

Challenge:
Contain rising stormwater through a 90-degree turn of a creek bed in an established neighborhood.

Solution:
Anchor Diamond Pro installed with Anchorplex™ backfill.
Case Study: Permeable Pavers Maximize Hospital's Parking Area

Location: Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Florida, Solution: Maximizing Land Use | Controlling Stormwater

Challenge:
Contain stormwater runoff and reduce the need for retention ponds.

Solution:
SF-Rima™ Permeable Concrete Pavers from Block USA.
Case Study: Pavers Revitalize, Uphold Historic City's Character

Location: Montgomery, Alabama, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics

Challenge:
Provide a unique paved surface for a historically sensitive neighborhood.

Solution:
Belgian Cobble Multipiece Pavers from Block USA
Case Study: Walls Beautify, Maximize Restaurant Parking Area

Location: Taco Casa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Solution: Maximizing Land Use

Challenge:
Provide Necessary Parking Spaces on a Marginal Piece of Property

Solution:
Anchor Highland Stone Retaining Wall from Block USA.
Case Study: Long Lasting Paver an Investment for the Future

Location: Montgomery, Alabama, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics

Challenge:
Provide a paved surface that stands up to heavy traffic with a classic look.

Solution:
Belgian Cobble Multipiece Pavers from Block USA
Case Study: Articulated Concrete Blocks Control the Effects of Surging Stormwater

Location: Foley, AL, Solution: Protecting the Environment

Challenge:
Protect vital stream banks from erosion due to rising and turbulent stormwater.

Solution:
Block USA produced Submar Articulated Concrete Block.
Case Study: Modern Residence with a Classic Cobble Touch

Location: Atlanta, GA, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics | Controlling Stormwater

Challenge:
Provide a permeable driveway to accencuate the home's modern design.

Solution:
7-piece Belgian Cobble Pavers produced by Block USA.
Case Study: Pavers Stand Up to Heavy Truck Traffic

Location: Georgia, Solution: Controlling Stormwater

Challenge:
Provide a duable paved surface that contains stormwater.

Solution:
Octabrick™ permeable pavers from Block USA.
Case Study: Segmental Retaining Wall Adds Parking and Enhances Flood Control

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, Solution: Maximizing Land Use

Challenge:
Economically maximize land space for Riverfront office building.

Solution:
Anchor Highland Stone produced by Block USA.
Case Study: Permeable Pavers Protect Historic Live Oak Trees

Location: Biloxi, MS, Solution: Protecting the Environment

Challenge:
Provide a parking surface that will not impact historic and environmentally sensitive trees.

Solution:
Permeable Octabrick™ pavers produced by Block USA.
Case Study: Erosion Control Protects Building

Location: Mobile, AL, Solution: Protecting the Environment

Challenge:
To protect stream bank and building from damaging erosion.

Solution:
Anchor stream bank wall with USA’s Articulated Concrete Blocks.
Case Study: Retaining Walls Provide Overflow Seating

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, Solution: Cost Efficient Aesthetics

Challenge:
Provide attractive cost efficient overflow seating for college athletic complex.

Solution:
Block USA’s Anchor Diamond Pro Stone Cut Retaining Wall placed in amphitheater design.
Case Study: Campus Parking Lot Controls Storm Water Runoff

Location: Gainesville, GA, Solution: Controlling Stormwater

Challenge:
Ensure that an on-campus parking lot will handle storm water runoff.

Solution:
Replace traditional pavement with Block USA's Octabrick™.
Case Study: Accumix™ Preblended Mortar Eliminates Costly Mistakes

Location: Gadsden, AL, Solution: Containing Construction Costs

Challenge:
Ensure optimum water repellency in concrete masonry wall.

Solution:
Specify Accumix™ Preblended Mortars from Block USA to assure water repellant mortar is consistent.
Case Study: Articulated Concrete Mats Protect Shipbuilding Operation

Location: Gulfport, MS, Solution: Protecting the Environment

Challenge:
Protect a shipbuilding operation along the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Solution:
Block USA produced Submar Articulated Concrete Mats
Case Study: Military Base Parking Lot Filters Storm Water

Location: Savannah, GA, Solution: Controlling Stormwater

Challenge:
Build 17,000 square feet of parking while cleansing 96% of pollutants out of stormwater.

Solution:
Replace traditional pavement with Block USA's Octabrick™.
Case Study: Retaining Walls Bring New Look to Apartment Community

Location: Sandy Springs, GA, Solution: Maximizing Land Use

Challenge:

Economically replace aging timber retaining walls with a strong, attractive product.

Solution:
Trinity™ Wall produced by Block USA, Georgia Division.

Challenge: Construct a Fire Station Capable of Withstanding Storm Surge

Challenge: Create a “stand out” attractive, cost-effective medical facility.

Challenge: Contain stormwater runoff and reduce the need for retention ponds.

Challenge: Provide an attractive stadium for Pensacola, FL.

Challenge: Eliminate a retention pond and keep water from pooling on a vital loading dock.

Challenge: Protect vital stream banks from erosion due to rising and turbulent stormwater.

Challenge: Economically replace aging timber retaining walls with a strong, attractive product.

Challenge: Provide a unique paved surface for a historically sensitive neighborhood.

Block USA: Providing Solutions for Complex Project Challenges

Controlling Stormwater

Maximizing Land Use

Containing Costs

Cost Efficient Aesthetics

Protecting the Environment

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Case Study: Permeable Paver Helps City Meet Stormwater Management Goals

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Case Study: Worship Center Parking Meets City's Stormwater Runoff Regulations

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Case Study: Cordova Stone™ Provides Distinctive Architectural Accent

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Case Study: Split-Scored Block Provides Striking Look for Retail Center

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Case Study: Architectural Masonry Creates “The” Right Look for a Neighborhood Clinic

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Case Study: Attractive, Low-Maintenance Veneer for Commissary

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Case Study: Retaining Wall Fits Confined Neighborhood Area and Controls Stormwater

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Case Study: Permeable Pavers Maximize Hospital's Parking Area

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Case Study: Pavers Revitalize, Uphold Historic City's Character

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Case Study: Walls Beautify, Maximize Restaurant Parking Area

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Case Study: Long Lasting Paver an Investment for the Future

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Case Study: Articulated Concrete Blocks Control the Effects of Surging Stormwater

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Case Study: Modern Residence with a Classic Cobble Touch

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Case Study: Pavers Stand Up to Heavy Truck Traffic

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Case Study: Segmental Retaining Wall Adds Parking and Enhances Flood Control

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Case Study: Permeable Pavers Protect Historic Live Oak Trees

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Case Study: Erosion Control Protects Building

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Case Study: Retaining Walls Provide Overflow Seating

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