When you think of budgeting a construction project, the cost of labor, materials, and equipment often comes first. After all, these are what make it possible for the job to be completed as quickly as possible, and if you plan and manage things properly, you can stand to make a better profit.

How about energy consumption, though? You’re hyper-aware of the fuel price to run generators and machinery, but did you ever think about how reducing electrical use can play into profitability? Well, it does, and you can stand to benefit quite a bit by boosting your construction project’s energy efficiency. Continue reading “Energy Efficiency in the Construction Industry: Why It’s Essential”

Having everything on a construction site in check is essential for many reasons. It’s an excellent way to keep costs down, ensure a smooth process, and keep workers safe. However, some things are out of your control. That’s especially true when nature is a part of the factor.

A particular point of concern being rainwater. Continue reading “Why You Should Work with a Company that Creates and Manages SWPPP Processes”

It’s no secret that mankind has a significant impact on the environment, especially in construction. Reshaping the land affects local ecosystems and more. And even after a project has been completed, it will continue to clash with nature.  

One of the ways this occurs is through the flow of stormwater and melted ice or snow. Whatever water contacts, and the rate of contact, are two primary considerations during any construction project. And a stormwater management plan is an essential part of any project.

Continue reading “What is a Stormwater Management Plan?”

Quality control and quality assurance are both necessary for creating a perfect final product. Though many use the terms interchangeably, they are separate practices.

Understanding the differences in either will only give you a heightened understanding of what it takes to achieve and maintain the development of flawless productions. Continue reading “Quality Control vs. Quality Assurance? What’s the Difference?”

Construction sites have an impact on the environment. One of our main priorities is to reduce this impact as much as possible. One of the ways to do that is with a SWPPP Plan. This extensive document may be something you consider overlooking, but that is something you should never do. While the primary goal of a SWPPP Plan is to protect the environment, it can also protect you. Continue reading “Do I Really Need a SWPPP Plan? What Will it Do for Me?”

When constructing a new building, it can be highly beneficial for the builders to work alongside an energy rater. This collaboration can help reveal what areas of the building can be improved upon so that the house is more energy efficient. Continue reading “The Benefit of an Energy Rating for Homebuilders”

Construction sites are more prone to accidents than any other job. The amount of people working, heavy machinery, and other dangerous conditions make construction a very high-risk situation. If you are a developer or project manager, it is up to you to ensure the safety of your job site and the people working on it.
Continue reading “3 Reasons to Develop a Safety Plan for Your Construction Site”

Environmental engineers are essential to the protection of the environment as well as the health and safety of humankind. The following represents three ways environmental engineering works to serve humanity and protect the world. Continue reading “The Importance of Environmental Engineering”