by Chris White | Mar 27, 2013 | Business, Energy, Environment, Green Building, LEED, Legal, Regulations
A pair of Florida lawmakers is attempting to broaden green building compliance by loosening up reliance on LEED. If the bills are successful, state buildings could rely on lesser-known green certification programs such as Green Globes. Most people are unaware that...
by Chris White | Mar 26, 2013 | Asbestos, Business, Environment, Lead Paint, News, Regulations, Safety
There is a new documentary exploring the ethics of American companies manufacturing and selling harmful materials, such as lead paint, on the African continent. According to Occupational Knowledge International, as published in the Journal of Occupational and...
by Wynn White | Mar 14, 2013 | Business, Tips
We use a lot of checklists in our office and in the field. New York Times Bestseller The Checklist Manifesto provides a commonsense approach to getting things done. It’s written by MacArthur Fellow and general and endocrine surgeon Atul Gawande. With so much...
by Wynn White | Mar 7, 2013 | Business, Tips
Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking to the Rotary Club of Lake Charles about mold and moisture prevention. The presentation went great, but it got off to a rough start. This wasn’t my first time at the rodeo, so I managed to smooth things out. Here are...
by Chris White | Feb 19, 2013 | Business, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Tips
The importance of building green or implementing green initiatives in existing buildings is on everyone’s mind. The top three outcomes building owners want to achieve by going green are: 1) Lowering operating costs (energy savings). 2) Having a healthier indoor...
by Chris White | Feb 11, 2013 | Business, Environment, News, Regulations
An article about an ammonia release at Reddy Ice in Baton Rouge prompted me to remind our clients that their Risk Management Plan (RMP) as required by EPA needs to be kept up to date. Below is some helpful information on preparing and submitting your RMP from...
