Category: Delivering Success
Navigating the Murky Depths of Waters of the United States Regulation
July 9, 2020
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), concerning Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) has been a source of gray area and interpretation for more than 30 years. The most recent ruling in 2015 was …
Read MoreSafe Exploration Practices in the Era of Social Distancing
July 6, 2020
For many years, Terracon has been on a quest to operate the safest subsurface exploration program possible. To that end, we have made it fundamental that safety and pre-task planning be at the core of …
Read MoreVibration-Induced Damages and Complaints – Are You Managing the Risk?
June 30, 2020
As the saying goes, you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelet. On some construction projects, heavy equipment and machinery can crack more than just eggs. Complaints and lawsuits related to damages …
Read MoreBE PREPARED FOR AN ACCELERATED BROWNFIELDS APPLICATION TIMELINE
June 22, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields program provides millions of dollars annually in assessment and cleanup grants to help communities revitalize idle or underutilized properties. For fiscal year 2021, it’s anticipated that the EPA …
Read MoreAdapting in the Midst of a Pandemic
June 16, 2020
Terracon Meets Unprecedented Challenges During Statewide PFAS Sampling in Colorado Imagine the logistics around sampling more than 800 groundwater and surface water locations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the state of Colorado as …
Read MoreRetro-Commissioning Leads to Building Performance Benefits
June 8, 2020
In recent years, most municipalities have adopted building codes for energy conservation for new construction and major renovations. This mandated building code known as commissioning is an intensive quality assurance process, with a goal of …
Read MoreMoving Forward With You
May 14, 2020
Terracon is committed to safely partnering with our communities and our clients to keep projects moving forward. Many essential businesses and critical infrastructure projects are exempt from shelter-in-place orders across the country, which demonstrates the …
Read MoreReliable Communications Critical to Railroad Operation
May 14, 2020
What would happen to airline safety if air traffic controllers were not reliable? Communication in the railroad industry is as critical as air traffic controllers in the airline industry. U.S. Railroads use approximately 140,000 miles of …
Read MoreIdentifying and Addressing the Ongoing Issue of PFAS
April 21, 2020
While making dinner for your family, you overhear on the evening news the water supply for your town and the surrounding area is contaminated with a chemical. It’s in the drinking water, yet the public …
Read MoreBelieve What You Can’t See
April 8, 2020
Non-Destructive Concrete Testing Explores Beyond the Surface to Identify Interior Concrete Issues with Limited Exterior Damage Non-destructive concrete testing is a good starting point for building owners looking to redesign or expand, or for owners …
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