SWPPP vs. SWQMP: Meeting Different Regulations

In order to meet the standards set forth by the Clean Water Act, states, municipalities, and commercial businesses have had to adopt strategic controls to reduce the amount of pollution generated from wastewater.…

RESNET/ACCA Standard 310: What Businesses Need to Know

The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) was established in the 1990s by the energy-efficiency non-profit RESNET to help builders create energy-efficient homes.…

Using ENERGY STAR 3.1 to Obtain the 45L Builder Tax Credit

The 45L Builder Tax Credit is a federal tax incentive designed to promote the construction of energy-efficient homes.…

The Stormwater Inspection Checklist: Essentials for Compliance

Frequent stormwater inspections are critical to the federal and local compliance of your SWPPP

15 Stormwater Best Management Practices for Construction Sites

Developing a stormwater management plan is federally required to obtain an NPDES permit for water discharge at a construction site. 

20 Essential SWPPP Requirements You’ll Need to Submit

The importance of combating environmental pollution is an ongoing concern among builders in the construction industry.…

12 Tips to Build an Energy-Efficient Home

Building an energy-efficient home saves homeowners money on their monthly utility bills and increases the resale value of that home.

Erosion and Sediment Control: Best Practices

We can control many things in this world, but weather is not one of them.

11 Reasons to Hire an Energy Consultant

Costs are a growing concern in our inflationary economy, especially in the construction industry.…

7 Ways to Improve Your Construction Safety Culture

Improved construction safety management and culture minimize the risk of worksite accidents and improve worker output.