Celebrating Black History in Environmental and Construction

Happy Black History Month from ERC! We wanted to take the time to honor some African American trailblazers in the environmental and construction industry. Let’s learn about these inspirational figures and how they have impacted the field we contribute to today. Environmental Wangarĩ Maathai (1940-2011) Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement which is a tree …

What Does a City Need to Host a Super Bowl?

For a city to be able to host the Super Bowl, it must meet numerous specific requirements to be an eligible candidate.   Climate: A warmer climate is the most desirable factor when choosing a host city as the NFL wants the game to be enjoyed at a comfortable temperature for both the players and …

Beware the Invisible Threat: The Link Between Asbestos Fibers and Mesothelioma

The Foundation of Asbestos For over 4,500 years, asbestos—known as the “magic mineral”—has been prized for its fire-resistant properties. Its origins trace back to Greece, where it was woven into fireproof textiles and named “amiantus,” meaning “resistance to fire.” Similar discoveries occurred in Finland, where asbestos was used to strengthen clay pottery. By the 1600s …

Keep Your Home Winter Resilient

On Monday, January 6, 2025, Texas was hit in the early morning with a polar vortex which is an area of low pressure that sends freezing temperatures from the Artic to the south 1. Texas experienced a polar vortex back in 2021 that lasted around eight days where at its peak, 10 million people were …

ERC 2024 Recap Newsletter!

Building a Better Year, One Project at a Time! Read all about what happened at ERC in the past year such as a look into the projects we accomplished, comapny acheivements, and team expansion! Do you need professionals for your 2025 project? We offer the best environmental engineers and construction experts. CONTACT US

Small Business Saturday – Shop Small

Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 with the idea to encourage people to go out and support their local, small businesses. There are several factors that define a small business like the size of the company or its revenue; but to many individuals, a small business is an opportunity for budding …

Cement Alternatives to Help the Earth

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 …

Closing Out a UST Project with TCEQ

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 …