Archive for September 2017
Street Sweeping: What happens on site, stays on site
One of the first rules of stormwater management and erosion control is to keep sediment on site. This may seem like an impossible task, for some. Both wind and water are notorious for going wherever they please, and unfortunately, they take the sediment with them. The best that we can do is to use well…
Read MoreStrain that Drain!
There are many ways that a construction site can ensure that sediment does not reach our waterways. One of the most obvious that you can immediately see when you visit a site is inlet protection. The main types of inlet that you see on site are either a curb inlet or a grated drop inlet.…
Read MoreIrma You Left a Smell!
There has been a foul smell in the air the last few days in the Orlando area, and throughout much of Florida as we work to clean up after Hurricane Irma, which bowled through the state early last week. As the week went on and we worked towards getting everything back to normal, it became…
Read MoreHurricane Clean up
The storm has passed, and in the wake of Hurricane Irma, Florida is left with the clean-up. The storm left approximately 5.8 million homes and businesses without power, leading to the largest power restoration effort in history which is still currently underway. On top of the massive power losses, we also had to contend with…
Read MoreFormation of a Hurricane
lorida is particularly prone to tropical weather systems because it is surrounded on three sides by relatively warm water during the later months of the year. The part of the year between June 1st and November 30th is considered the “Hurricane Seasonâ€. We are now moving into what is considered the busiest time of year…
Read MorePreparing your Construction Site for a Hurricane
Living in Florida, we always have a chance of being hit by a tropical storm or hurricane. There are many things to consider before a storm approaches, and if you are managing a construction site there are some additional things you can do to plan for a storm. You have already been managing your stormwater…
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