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 …
Disaster Recovery Planning
During hurricane season, ERC would like to offer the some guiding steps to prepare for a natural disaster and how we can help you recover. Preparing for a storm requires due diligence before the storm, as well as assessing what is needed to recover from one. Preparation for post-hurricane damage is critical. Questions you should …
2022 Construction Trends
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 …
Storm Water Management in Texas
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 …
Disaster Recovery for Tornado Season
Texas averages 132 tornadoes a year. The majority of those tornadoes happen in the months of April, May, and June as cold weather meets the beginning of the summer heat. Tornados tend to take the path of least resistance through open fields, and unfortunately through buildings, houses, and highways. Natural disasters are difficult to prepare …
Sam Houston Historic Park Renovations
The City of Houston General Services Department, on behalf of the Houston Parks and recreation Department, contracted with ERC to perform repairs of the historic buildings in Sam Houston Park. A total of eight (8) buildings were identified and a scope of work was prepared based on their unique needs. Although all eight buildings are of the same …
Hurricane Harvey Recovery
The Wikipedia entry for Hurricane Harvey reads: “Hurricane Harvey is tied with 2005’s Hurricane Katrina as the costliest tropical cyclone on record, inflicting $125 billion in damage, primarily from catastrophic rainfall-triggered flooding…” Harvey in numbers: $125 billion in damages (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Over 300,000 structures flooded Up to 500,000 cars flooded About 336,000 …