Technical Specifications Writing and Its Role in Construction Management
One of the most important (and oftentimes most difficult) aspects of a construction project is describing the desired finished product in a manner that is clear to all parties involved. Setting well-defined, measurable expectations for the contractor is paramount to...
Construction Site Safety Concern: Trenches and Excavations Part II
Excavating is a common activity on construction projects which can create dangerous situations for employers, employees, and bystanders. Because of the many dangers involved in excavating and trenching, OSHA has many rules around these activities including the...
6 Spill Prevention Report FAQs
Have you received a Notice of Violation from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) for chemical bulk storage at your business or facility? Did you know that facility owners can be held accountable for unremedied violations? That means...
What is the NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program, and How Can I Get Involved?
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) defines an eligible brownfield site as “any real property where a contaminant is present at levels exceeding the soil cleanup objectives (SCOs) or other health-based or environmental standards, criteria...
Emergency Generators for Municipal and Private Companies
All municipal and private companies understand the importance of maintaining an uninterrupted electrical supply. This level of importance only increases during storms and other critical events. It is imperative that all pivotal operations remain online. If a...
The Role of a Qualified Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) Inspector at Your Construction Site
Although it might not be immediately obvious, stormwater runoff from construction sites poses a serious environmental risk. When rain flows over unvegetated land, it flows quickly. Higher flow velocities enable runoff to carry sediment, litter, and other pollutants...
Air Quality Monitoring in the Construction Industry
Upon introducing oneself as an air quality monitor on-site, one will realize that almost every construction worker has a story of a job site that made them light-headed. Most only realized the effects when they got home after a full day of work; a few have stories of...
Waterfront Protection Structures – How to Safeguard Your Property and the Environment
Do you or your organization own a waterfront structure such as a jetty or bulkhead? Do you know the condition of it? Is it structurally sound? And safe? Does it comply with the local regulations? Many waterfront structures are not managed as well as they should be,...
How Will the Proposed Revised NYS DEC Part 360 Ruling (Released June 21, 2017) Affect You?
If you are the owner or customer of Fill Material Transfer Stations (FMTS) or C&D Facilities in the state of New York, you will be impacted by the new NYCRR Part 360 Ruling. It has been over a year since changes to Part 360 were proposed. After a round of...
What Does Good Construction Management Look Like? Four Steps to Use on Any Project
From a client’s perspective, a construction project is considered a success if it is completed on-time, within budget, and without any injuries to workers. A job that moves along smoothly without any major delays or errors is a job where sufficient time is spent on...