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The construction industry has undergone greater scrutiny in recent years, whether it’s from the Department of Housing or the EPA.

While this increased red tape has been associated with higher costs, they have also presented opportunities for improvement.

Through the use of strategic planning and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), site operators can save significant money and avoid massive fines by creating a solid stormwater management plan.…

Erosion and sediment control is a meticulous process that goes beyond just setting up silt fences and erosion control blankets.

Site managers must account for on-site water buildup, vegetation, up-slope perimeters, site grading, and several other factors to ensure that worksites don’t pollute the surrounding ecosystem.…

Excess disturbance of the topsoil not only complicates efforts to restore worksites after construction activity has ceased, but it can also lead to severe pollution of the surrounding area. 

Environmental consultants will likely recommend a mix of natural and artificial erosion barrier controls designed to reduce topsoil disturbance. …

Retention ponds serve as critical components of urban and suburban infrastructure. Their primary responsibility is to collect rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces, such as roads, parking lots, and rooftops, to prevent drainage systems from becoming overwhelmed. 

Retention ponds are also an important BMP in residential stormwater management used to collect sediment runoff so that all pollutants can be treated before water is discharged back into public systems. …

Land clearing is an essential first step in any land development or construction project. While various methods of land clearing have evolved over time, the process of land clearing remains risky, labor-intensive, and costly.

To accurately plan your budget and proposal, it’s important to understand what factors influence land-clearing costs and what to expect in pricing.…

Stormwater management is a crucial aspect of residential property maintenance. Whether you manage a large property or are part of an HOA, preventing erosion, flooding, and water pollution are essential to maintaining the integrity of your home and community. 

This guide will delve into the best practices of residential stormwater management and effective remediation techniques for homeowners and property managers.…

Business fines and liabilities can bleed any construction contract into the red and delay results indefinitely. 

Unfortunately, construction managers cannot control every variable at their worksite, especially regarding the weather. While erosion is a natural occurrence at any construction site, minimizing its damage as much as possible is important for reducing environmental pollution.…

Revegetation is the process of restoring native vegetation after land use disturbance. Revegetation is an effective form of erosion control and an effective means to restore soil after it has been disturbed.  

Thanks to new and improved tools at our disposal, the revegetation process of your SWPPP can be quick and permanent, whether applied to residential or commercial projects. …

Soil erosion is a natural part of stormwater runoff, which can disrupt local ecological systems. 

However, since construction sites tend to aggregate lots of toxic materials, many natural barriers may be less effective if significant erosion occurs at the worksite. Therefore, erosion control is necessary for preventing pollution via sediment disruption and failing to stop or slow down toxic materials that escape from worksites. …

Stormwater management is an active measure taken by the Clean Water Act to reduce water pollution generated by construction and industrial activity. 

Virtually any company that disturbs land over one acre in length and discharges stormwater runoff into public water systems must develop a stormwater management plan or SWPPP to acquire proper permitting to begin operations. …