Construction sites can result in the discharge of significant amounts of sediment and other pollutants. Because of this, a well thought out Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is key in controlling runoff and sediment while also minimizing erosion. As… Read More
Archive for March, 2012
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Impacts of Storm Water Runoff
Simply put, storm water runoff, which occurs naturally, is rain or snowmelt that flows over land and does not percolate into the soil. Manmade surfaces, such as roads, sidewalks, and parking lots, can greatly alter the natural hydrology of the… Read More
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Highway Construction: Safety Tips for Drivers
Highway construction is an incredibly dangerous industry. Just check out the following statistics: -The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported that one in ten construction site workers are injured every year. -The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there are roughly… Read More
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Associated Equipment Distributors Study on Infrastructure Investment
A new study, commissioned by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and conducted by researchers at the College of William and Mary’s Thomas Jefferson Program in Public Policy, provides concrete evidence as to the positive impact infrastructure investment has on the… Read More
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Construction Employment Hits New Heights
While many may have loved the unseasonably warm winter we have had thus far in 2012, perhaps none loved it more than those in the construction industry. 21,000 new jobs were added in January alone, raising employment to a new… Read More