Archive for January 2019
Know your Dirt
Have you ever wondered where the dirt goes that gets dug up on a construction site? Drive by any large development construction project and it is not unlikely to see a stockpile of dirt. It can either generate money for a site, or it can create additional costs and headaches. Dirt that is removed from…
Read MorePainting without Polluting
Construction sites that do not properly dispose of paint and paint contaminated water can be exposing themselves to hefty fines and causing unnecessary problems for the environment. Although it may be a struggle to effectively manage paint disposal, it is an important compliance issue and a requirement of the EPAand Florida CGP. Anything that flows…
Read MoreSalvage our Yards!
Cars and trucks are the most recycled product in America: according to the EPA, roughly eight million cars and five million trucks are recycled every year by an estimated 7,000 auto salvage/recycling operations nationwide. These facilities can reduce waste by recycling and reduce the amount of metals being produced. Despite these benefits to the environment,…
Read MoreFloridaā€™s Biodiversity and Construction
Florida’s biodiversity is one the many reasons that make the state of Florida a beautiful and desirable place to live. Biodiversity is the variety of life in a specific ecosystem. The sunshine state is home to many flora and fauna that exist in many different ecosystems across the state and is one of the fastest…
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