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What Does Good Construction Management Look Like? Four Steps to Use on Any Project

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...

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NYCDEP New Regulations For Emission Control Devices On Wood-Fired Cook Stoves

NYCDEP New Regulations For Emission Control Devices On Wood-Fired Cook Stoves

The NYCDEP has recently amended its rules (15 RCNY Chapter 38) regarding control devices on emissions generated by wood fired cook stoves. The regulation took effect on May 24th 2017. The new regulation applies to any wood fired or anthracite coal fired stove within...

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Freshwater Wetlands Protection and What It Means to You and the Environment

Freshwater Wetlands Protection and What It Means to You and the Environment

Whether you’re walking along a path or driving down the road, you may notice areas where the trees and plants are unlike the vegetation growing in most of the surrounding areas. When you look more closely, you will likely realize that these areas are located next to...

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NY State DEC Released Draft Part 360 Solid Waste Management Regulations

NY State DEC Released Draft Part 360 Solid Waste Management Regulations

Click Here for Our Current 2017 Solid Waste Changes Page The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the release of revamped draft revisions to the state’s solid waste regulations. This is the second release of the Draft Part 360 Regulations....

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NYSDOH Legionella Compliance Enforcement Update – Cooling Unit Registration

NYSDOH Legionella Compliance Enforcement Update – Cooling Unit Registration

As discussed in Walden’s previous blog, Cooling Tower and Evaporative Coolers Issues – What you need to Know about Legionella Compliance In New York State, all owners of cooling towers and evaporative coolers (cooling units) must comply with the New York State...

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New York State Grants Available for Clean Water and Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects

New York State Grants Available for Clean Water and Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects

As municipalities across the country are assessing and investing in improvements to aging water treatment and supply systems, New York State recently passed the Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017, allocating at least $1 billion in funding to water infrastructure...

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What is a Legionella Preventive Maintenance Plan and how may this pertain to your facility?

What is a Legionella Preventive Maintenance Plan and how may this pertain to your facility?

Owners of cooling towers and/or evaporative coolers (cooling units) within New York State are required to develop a written maintenance program and plan in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015, as per New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Protection...

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