Archive for October 2017
Turbidity: A dirty word
When you first hear about letting dirt run into the waterways as a bad thing, you may think, “but what about actual pollution? Things like garbage, and chemicals, and all other manner of terrible thingsâ€? The truth is that the dirt that runs off into the water, comprised of tiny grains of sediment, has its…
Read MoreContaminated sites after Disasters
The 2017 hurricane season has been filled with destructive forces with the likes of Harvey, Irma and Maria. With the intense winds and record-breaking rainfall, civilians’ lives and the environment are equally affected. The latter cannot pick themselves up after natural disasters and need our help. There are currently around thirty active superfund sites in…
Read MoreSinkholes are swallowing the ground!
A sinkhole is a cavity that opens up from underground through to the surface, usually occurring in limestone bedrock. They can vary in size from tiny holes barely big enough to engulf your foot, to large enough to swallow cars, houses, or highways. Florida is notorious for having sinkholes open up, causing destruction to houses…
Read MoreEco-Friendly Construction
Eco-friendly construction In a world where being environmentally conscious is becoming more and more important, people are slowly re-evaluating their choices and making decisions based on what is best for the environment and the next generation. Construction in the United States is a huge industry and contributes significantly to the economy. With this in mind,…
Read MoreSlope Stabilization
Slope Stabilization Even slight slopes on a construction site can quickly get out of control if they are not protected from erosion. The force of water flowing across an area of unprotected soil increases significantly when the water is moving from a higher to a lower elevation. This rapid erosion is why it is so…
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