Construction Site Hurricane Readiness

A massive hurricane swirling over the ocean near a coastline.

Several weeks ago, Hurricane Elsa skirted the west coast of Florida reminding us of what a hurricane can potentially do regarding damage and rainfall.  Previously stated in an earlier blog titled Hurricane Season 2021, the most active month for hurricanes making landfall is September, then August is close second. When such events happen, it raises…

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Part of the Problem, or Solution?

A dead fish floating on calm ocean water.

The Florida west coast is experiencing another horrendous bout of Red Tide.  This past weekend, several KCI teammates had the opportunity to go fishing offshore near St Petersburg.  For approximately 10 miles of the trip to deeper water, the team was constantly reminded of how red tide can devastate our eco-system by the thousands of…

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Industrial Stormwater Compliance Control

A construction worker in a green helmet inspecting a building site.

A quality, well though-out SWPPP is the road map for an efficient inspection.  A certified and trained Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector (FSESCI), help industrial clients deliver and maintain accountability on the SWPPP’s defined exceptions.  Performing stormwater compliance and regulatory inspections that are clearly laid out by a well-defined SWPPP will ensure the…

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Managing Pollutants for Metal Manufacturers

Close-up of a drill bit machining metal with coolant fluid.

Industrial sites, construction sites, and commercial sites all have something in common when it comes to preventing pollutants from leaving the site, they all need Best Management Practices, also known as BMPs.  There are 30 industrial sectors, and one of the more prevalent sectors is Sector AA – Metal Manufacturing facilities. If your facility produces…

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Simple Safety Standards

Person holding a white construction helmet at a job site during sunset.

Employees who come to work every day knowing there is little risk of getting hurt, bullied, harassed, or criticized feel empowered.  An organizations most critical asset are their employees.  Happy employees produce more work and want to engage and contribute to the organization’s success. It is leadership’s responsibility to provide a safe environment for all…

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