Posts by KCI Now

    First, what is concrete? The definition directly from encyclopedia.com states, “concrete is a hardened building material created by combining a chemically inert mineral aggregate (usually sand, gravel, or crushed stone), a binder (natural or synthetic cement), chemical additives, and water.†There are ingredients added to ensure the consistency and ultimately the hardening reaction…

    Effective stormwater management begins long before construction activity starts. Proper planning for stormwater runoff, erosion, and sediment control is not simply a best practice—it is a necessity. Because every construction site and landscape is unique, one of the highest priorities during site development is ensuring stormwater runoff is properly diverted and controlled. Contractors…

    In the construction business these words, both permeable and impermeable, are often used.  Today’s urban sprawl is creating millions of acres of impervious or impermeable landscapes.  In the stormwater management business, permeable surfaces help reduce the volume of stormwater runoff that minimizes dramatic flooding and excessive erosion and subsequently waterway contamination and sediment…

    Recordkeeping is preserving saved documentation that will assist industrial clients in maintaining compliance with the Florida’s Multi-Sector Generic Permit (MSGP).  You need good records to always be prepared.  Good recordkeeping is key for successfully implementing your stormwater compliance and management plan.  At any given time, having readily available, accurate, and detailed records of…

  Spring in Florida typically runs from late March through May.  Spring for many people is the time of year to spruce up, spring clean, and get outside.  Springtime in Florida is the perfect time to do things considered outdoors.  The temperatures are typically milder in the spring which provides the perfect time to relax…