For all its popularity as a cheerful beach state, Florida can be surprisingly filthy below the ground. In fact, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the USEPA will cheerfully list out the several hundreds of contaminated properties spread across the state. These may be caused due to industrial pollutants, fuel leaks, damaged septic tanks, […]
Read MoreAs a resident of Florida, you are sure to appreciate it living up to its playful nickname, as “the sunshine state”. Hence it is no wonder when Floridians take easily to its white sandy beaches, the steady sprinkle of amusement parks and a stellar array of retirement homes across the state, and year-round summertime weather. […]
Read MoreWhat is Structural Engineering? Structural engineering is a specialty within civil engineering primarily concerned with structural stability. This field focuses on all aspects of a building’s or object’s framework to ensure that it is capable of staying upright in all conditions. Projects under their jurisdiction can range from houses to bridges to even roller coasters. […]
Read MoreMold is impossible to avoid – even in the workplace. Millions of spores are floating in the air at any given moment – needing only the slightest bit of humidity or a damp surface to propagate and spread. Mold not only poses a potential health threat to the staff working in those conditions but can […]
Read MoreWhat is a Brownfield Site? A brownfield site, also referred to as “brownfield land” or simply “brownfield,” is a commonly used term in urban planning. It is defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as “a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous […]
Read MoreGas and oil spills cause an enormous amount of environmental damage. We’ve all seen the dramatic headlines after oil-tankers have tragically spilled their payloads into the ocean, killing swaths of wildlife. This is the enemy we know. But there’s another, more subtle killer, and it’s your everyday gas and oil spills. The ones that occur […]
Read MoreEnvironmental engineering is an exciting and valuable field that very few people know much about. So, just what is environmental engineering? Well, the short answer is that environmental engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with protecting the environment by reducing pollution and waste, as well as by improving environmental conditions via remediation. Keep reading […]
Read MoreThe state of Florida is known for its devastating hurricanes. This past September, when Hurricane Irma knocked out the power at a nursing home in Hollywood, FL, eight residents died.The Backup Power Law for nursing homes in Florida was consequently signed by Governor Rick Scott on March the 26th of this year. The bill requires […]
Read MoreThere are many considerations when choosing between an aboveground or underground model fuel storage tank. Each has its pros and cons. Here’s everything you need to know about aboveground fuel tanks to help you decide. Aboveground Fuel Tanks Aboveground fuel tanks (AST) have seen a spike in popularity recently due to their lower upfront and […]
Read MoreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has an exhaustive list of health and safety regulations, covering everything from shipyard employment to noise exposure. That does not even account for the individual state laws that concern health and safety. If you are looking for environmental consulting, or just guidance on health and safety issues, contact […]
Read More