Do You Need a Consultant? Part Three: Waste, Permits, and Prevention Plans
Are there areas of expertise that your construction company has trouble fulfilling? It might be a smart move to hire an experienced consultant. A consultant can help you save time and money in a variety of areas. Construction Spoils Management The amount...
Do You Need a Consultant? Part Two: Safety, Air Monitoring, and Environmental Monitors
Owners of construction companies know that meeting contractual obligations on projects can be arduous. You don’t have to go it alone though, having a knowledgeable consultant in your corner can help your company operate more efficiently. Some of the areas in which a...
Do You Need a Consultant? Part One: Cost Estimating, Means & Methods, and Shop Drawing
Running a successful construction company is demanding. Owner/operators may find that it can be difficult to finish projects on time and within budget. So, what can you do to keep your company competitive while meeting contractual obligations? Many companies turn to...
NYS Opens Application for Grant Funding for 2022
Once again, NYS has opened the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). This round makes funding available for up to $150 million in cash awards and $75 million in Excelsior Tax Credits. This is the twelfth round of the CFA, which was started to streamline the State’s...
Walden’s Division Director Acquires CHMM Certification
One of Walden’s environmental health and safety (EH&S) professionals, Mike Balda, has recently received his certification as a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), to further his expertise and contributions to the team. The CHMM certification is offered...
Part 360 Solid Waste Management Compliance Deadline Extended
The deadline to comply with the November 4, 2017 revised Part 360 Solid Waste Management regulations has been extended by two New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Enforcement Discretion Letters signed on March 16, 2022. These replace the...
Amended New York City Fire Codes Take Effect on April 15, 2022
On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council passed an Introduction (2430-A) amending and updating the New York City Fire Code. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has posted on its website the proposed 2022 New York City Fire Code. The newly-revised code will...
DEC Announces Availability of Grant Funding to Improve Water Quality, Bolster Resiliency in Estuaries
Tributary Restoration and Resiliency Grants will Help Hudson River, Westchester, New York City, and Long Island Communities Restore Habitat for American Eel and River Herring New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will award $1 million in grant...
New York City Benchmarking Reporting Due May 1, 2022
Are you required to report? New York City (NYC) Local Law 84 of 2009 (LL84) enacted requirements to benchmark the energy and water use of city buildings. LL84 applies only to covered buildings, defined by NYC as “... (i) a building that exceeds 50,000 gross square...
Walden to Present at Stormwater Control Conference
On March 16, 2021, Walden’s Ted Nitza and Harkin Aerial’s Scott Harrigan will be presenting at the national 2022 Operation & Maintenance of Stormwater Control Measures Conference during the morning group of sessions categorized ‘Technology and Novel Equipment’....