by Massimiliano Lelli, CSP | Jul 16, 2020 | Air Quality, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Fatema Begum | Jul 14, 2020 | Covid-19 and Public Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Ted Nitza P.E. | Jul 9, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Utility Valuations, Rate Studies, and Financing
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:...
by Louis Goldstein | Jul 7, 2020 | Legionella, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Edmond Kirby | Jul 2, 2020 | Covid-19 and Public Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Ashley Mantrana | Jun 30, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Utility Valuations, Rate Studies, and Financing
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...
by Fatema Begum | Jun 25, 2020 | Construction Industry Services, Covid-19 and Public Health, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Sydney Schandel | Jun 23, 2020 | Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
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...
by Ted Vuchinich | Jun 18, 2020 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Stormwater Management, Water Quality
In 1993, Governor Mario Cuomo and the New York State Legislature passed the Long Island Pine Barrens Protection Act (the “Act”) in order to protect groundwater, surface water, and drinking water, as well as to preserve Long Island’s significant ecological resource,...
by Erica Johnston | Jun 16, 2020 | Solid Waste Permitting
The normal operation of a solid waste transfer station is accompanied with an element of fire risk. A multitude of heavy machinery handling different types of solid waste in varying weather conditions can result in this particular type of emergency. By preparing and...
