Useful Articles and Updates from ERC
Description of Scope19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr. Atascocita, TX 77346 ERC was awarded a contract with Harris County that involved the expansion and interior renovation of a public library. Building addition of approx. 2,500 square feet Parking lot expansion Interior renovations of approx. 378 square feet Services Provided The new building addition includes assembly space, storage, …
Cement is a strong binding agent, (and the most popular binder used in construction), which serves as the primary ingredient in concrete. Concrete plays an important role in construction as a critical component in foundations, structures, roads, bridges, highways, and more. The production levels of cement continue to rise every year. Last year, the world …
As we head into the end of the hurricane/storm season, Hurricane Ian reminds us of the devastating effect of natural disasters. The Houston area is still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. As such, we at ERC would like to offer the following steps to prepare for a natural disaster and how we can help you recover. …
In 2012 a Houston area college purchased a plot of land for a parking lot. Part of the financing requirements included an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). During the ESA, Phase I, it was determined that there was an abandoned gas station on the premises. The underground storage tanks needed to removed and the groundwater and …
ERC has seen an uptick in requests for HUD-related lead-based paint inspections. It seems HUD is cracking down on housing authorities and other organizations who receive HUD funding, looking for proper documentation of these required inspections. Housing (single and multi-family) supported by HUD, built before 1978, is required to have lead inspection documentation on file. …
Expectations is a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. We all have expectations whether it’s personal or work related. We want to establish daily expectations that are in line with our goals for a clear path. Our goals give us a challenge to help bring out our best. …
The last two years have wreaked havoc on the construction industry, but good things come from hard times. We’ve been watching the news these last couple of years and the outlook is bright! Here are some of the trends we see for 2022… Improved PPE and Safety Equipment More women are coming into the …
After 30 years of hard work and determination we have finally found a place to hang our hats and call home. We are conveniently located in the Energy Corridor off I-10 and Eldridge. New Address: 1017 Blackhaw Street, Houston, TX 77079 2021 proved to be a year of ups and downs but ERC maintained a …
What is an ESA? ESAs are typically conducted at properties with a history of commercial or industrial use. The Environmental Site Assessment is a process of evaluating the environmental liability of a real estate asset. Specifically, Environmental Site Assessment or “ESA” is the process of conducting “all appropriate inquiry” into the past or present uses …
There are two elements of wastewater management: SWPPP (SWP3) – temporary, during construction (State/TCEQ) SWQMP – permanent, after construction is complete (City) SWPPP (SWP3) – Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan: The SWPPP is a document that outlines how a construction project will minimize storm water pollution. Construction sites are a well-known source of sediment and …