by Nora Brew | Oct 19, 2023 | Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
8 Keys to Effective Project Planning Managing projects can be challenging for many reasons. Lack of clear communication with a client regarding priorities and expectations often causes a project to go off track, resulting in failure to meet the project objectives....
by Jackie Bell | Oct 17, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Renewable Energy
NYS CLCPA’s Expected Effects on Transportation The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was passed in New York State in 2019 with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and facilitating the transition to clean energy. In order to meet the...
by Kerry Brew | Oct 5, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance, Education, Current Events, Renewable Energy
Walden Conducts CLCPA and LL97 Talk for GNYADA Members On October 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Walden’s President, Joseph Heaney III, P.E. conducted a webinar for members of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA). In his presentation, Heaney spoke about...
by Erik Ranftle | Oct 3, 2023 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance
Understanding Safety and Design Requirements of Below-the-Hook Lifters What is a below-the-hook lifting device? A below-the-hook lifting device (BTHLD) is “a device used for attaching a load to a hoist” (ASME-B30.20). BTHLDs are also called “lifters” and “lifting...
by Jackie Bell | Sep 28, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance, Air Quality, Environmental Consulting, Permitting and Compliance
Walden Employees Complete “Smoke School” On September 13, four of Walden’s employees attended “smoke school” to certify or recertify in the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Method 9 Air Opacity of Visible Emissions. Those who attended and were...
by Beatrice Bacolod | Sep 26, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance, Construction Industry Services, Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting
Diesel Not Recommended as a Solvent People often ask if they can use diesel fuel (diesel) as a solvent or cleaner. The answer is unequivocally, no! Using diesel as a solvent to clean off asphalt and tar from trucks and equipment has long been a practice on...
by Erin Kelly | Sep 14, 2023 | Air Quality, Environmental Consulting, Remedial Design, Site Planning and Development
Soil Vapor Intrusion and Indoor Air Quality Concerns Dangerous chemicals in the air don’t just come from wildfires and smoke. Soil vapor can have a significant impact on indoor air quality. When soil and/or groundwater are contaminated by volatile organic compounds,...
by Louis Goldstein | Sep 12, 2023 | Construction Industry Services, Engineering Services
What Role Do Technical Specifications Play in Construction? Technical specifications are a crucial element of construction preplanning and contain explicit, comprehensive details regarding the proper execution of a given project. Carefully written technical...
by Cinthya Vidal | Sep 7, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Environmental Consulting, Regulatory Updates
Universal Waste Rule: Know All the Changes on Aerosol Cans and Paint in NYS On July 8, 2023, new rules affecting the handling and disposal of universal waste aerosol spray cans and waste paint changed in New York. The new rules are based on EPA 40 CFR part 273. Other...
by Terrance Rowley | Sep 5, 2023 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Current Events, Regulatory Updates
OSHA’s New Recordkeeping Requirements You may be familiar with the OSHA requirement for certain employers to submit the OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses electronically on an annual basis. If not, here is a quick summary of the...
