New York State’s School COVID-19 Reopening Guidance: What’s Required?
New York State has successfully flattened the curve during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the phased re-opening of New York continues, focus has turned towards the fall, when schools across the State typically begin their educational year. Even with the pandemic under...
The 5 Most Important Factors of High-Quality Compost Used to Amend Topsoil
High quality topsoil can mean the difference between a successful growing season or a disappointing harvest. In order to support the sufficient growth of plants, topsoil should be rich in nutrients and minerals. Thankfully, compost material can be incorporated into...
CONTROLLING THE AIR QUALITY IN YOUR FACILITY: What You Need to Know About Your Regulatory Requirements and Options for Compliance
Workplace air quality is critically important, as clean air keeps communities healthy and employees productive. However, it can be quite challenging to identify potential contaminants in the air, and determining how best to comply with the myriad of federal, state and...
New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) Begins Enforcement of COVID Phase 1 Reopening Requirements
DOB continues inspections at construction sites During the first 30 days after Phase 1 construction resumed on June 8, 2020, New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) inspectors focused on educating construction professionals on COVID safety protocols and did not...
New York’s Public Service Commission Seeking Comments Regarding Utility Consolidations
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a Notice Soliciting Comments from municipalities and other water authorities interested in serving, consolidating, acquiring or otherwise providing service to areas currently served by American Water Company (NYSE:...
The Connection Between Cooling Towers and Legionella Transmission: How Can We Effectively Reduce the Risk?
Walden Engineer, Lou Goldstein, gets published by Civil and Structural Engineer Media! Throughout the United States and beyond, improper HVAC system maintenance may pose a health risk not only to immediate workers, but the surrounding community as a whole. Legionella...
OSHA Training for Re-opening During COVID
As New York State continues its phased re-opening of the economy, companies are required to develop and implement a plan for safe re-opening, with an affirmation to the State that the plan will be followed. Companies must ensure they are following proper protocols...
YOUR GUIDE TO UTILITY VALUATION: Strategies for Maximizing Your Water and Wastewater Asset’s Value
Because utility valuation is a relatively infrequent occurrence, it’s all the more critical that municipalities and private utilities understand the process. Moreover, today’s high operating expenditures for water and wastewater utilities make it particularly...
NYC Department of Buildings is Inspecting Construction Sites During Reopening – Are You Ready?
When New York City entered Phase 1 reopening on June 8th, work at construction sites was cleared to begin. In addition to complying with all applicable Building and Electric Codes along with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) regulations, the New York...
NYC Energy Benchmarking: Extended Filing Date for 2020
New York City requires over 15,000 buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to submit an Energy Efficiency Report annually. The intent of this program, which is regulated under Local Law 84 of 2009 and Local Law 133 of 2016: Benchmarking, is to promote more...