by Robert Lopinto | Jul 27, 2017 | Construction Industry Services, Engineering Services, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Stormwater Permitting and Design
Although it might not be immediately obvious, stormwater runoff from construction sites poses a serious environmental risk. When rain flows over unvegetated land, it flows quickly. Higher flow velocities enable runoff to carry sediment, litter, and other pollutants...
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 25, 2017 | Air Quality, Construction Industry Services, Engineering Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
Upon introducing oneself as an air quality monitor on-site, one will realize that almost every construction worker has a story of a job site that made them light-headed. Most only realized the effects when they got home after a full day of work; a few have stories of...
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 20, 2017 | Construction Industry Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
Whether working at a manufacturing facility, an active construction site, or a concert hall, routine exposure to elevated noise levels in the working world poses potentially adverse health effects. Hearing loss can have a major impact on an individual’s quality of...
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 13, 2017 | Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
Do you or your organization own a waterfront structure such as a jetty or bulkhead? Do you know the condition of it? Is it structurally sound? And safe? Does it comply with the local regulations? Many waterfront structures are not managed as well as they should be,...
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 11, 2017 | Current Events, Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Regulatory Updates, Solid Waste Permitting
If you are the owner or customer of Fill Material Transfer Stations (FMTS) or C&D Facilities in the state of New York, you will be impacted by the new NYCRR Part 360 Ruling. It has been over a year since changes to Part 360 were proposed. After a round of...
by Peter Brighton | Jul 6, 2017 | Construction Industry Services, Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Site Planning and Development
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...
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 4, 2017 | Air Quality, Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Regulatory Updates
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...
by Greta White | Jun 29, 2017 | Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Stormwater Permitting and Design
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...
by Peter Brighton | Jun 27, 2017 | Air Quality, Current Events, Environmental Consulting, Legionella, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
When following the news lately, you may have noticed that Legionella is back in the local health reports. A Legionella-related infection occurred on Friday, June 9th at a New York City Police Department precinct in East Harlem. One officer became infected and required...
by Robert Lopinto | Jun 22, 2017 | Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Regulatory Updates, Solid Waste Permitting
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....
