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What Is Stormwater, and When Does It Become a Problem?
Updated June 2021 Stormwater is the runoff from rainfall or melting snow or ice — and humid climates produce a lot of it. Take Michigan, for example. The midwestern state sees its fair share of rain and snow. Between 1981 and 2010, Michigan’s annual precipitation...
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Laboratory Safety: What Lab Managers Need to Know [+ Free Lesson Plan Download]
Labs are the birthplace of key discoveries that help save lives and improve our world. They're an essential aspect of good science. They can also be extremely dangerous. In order to do the research required in a given setting, a lab might contain flammables and...
Toolbox Talks (for When They Start to Get Boring)
Updated April 2021. Every team loves a coach who inspires as well as instructs. In construction, that means a toolbox talk that informs, engages, and sometimes even entertains. We've rounded up 20 toolbox topics that will keep your audience attentive. Breathe some...
Step-By-Step Guide for Successful Demolition Projects
Updated March 2021. Demolition might sound even more fun than construction because it seems like a random process. It's anything but. Large-scale demolition projects are complex and require close examination of the motivation for taking them on. Demolition might be...
7 Strategies to Keep Your Construction Project on Schedule
The most irritating word in a project manager's lexicon might be "delay." In the construction industry, staying on schedule is paramount — particularly when any number of issues, from obtaining permits to contaminant assessment results, not to mention inclement...
Understanding Gray Areas: Is Your Project Exempt from Wetland Permitting?
You've done your due diligence, discovered wetlands on your property, and arranged for a wetlands delineation to ascertain its precise boundaries. Now you can apply for a permit, right? Wait a minute — you might not need one after all. What's regulated (and what...
Know Your Boundaries: Steps to Effective Wetland Delineation
"Good fences make good neighbors." This proverb exists in cultures throughout the world, and for good reason: humans have been arguing over — and altering — land boundaries since the beginning of time. This is why, when it comes to wetlands, knowing their exact...
Bogged Down: What Wetlands Are, and Why They Matter
Water. It's a crucial natural resource. Yet too much or too little water, such as in drought years or when it floods, requires a radical readjustment for most property owners. Wetlands are a unique form of water — they’re an essential environmental feature — and they...
MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program Helps Restaurants Optimize Indoor Airflow
After months of weathering full and partial shutdowns, on February 1, 2021, resilient Michigan restaurants are cleared to resume indoor dining. Restaurant owners and staff are eager to escort their most loyal patrons inside — but given the tiered, fact-based approach...
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