Historically speaking, approaches to contaminated site closure in Florida have typically not been adequate in their incorporation of sustainability concepts. Numerous opportunities to improve the environments, communities and economies in which site cleanups take place have long been overlooked. ... Read More
How Can Green Remediation Reduce the Footprint of Your Site Cleanup?
March 17, 2016 | Tim Harman Topics: Green Remediation
Benefits of Teaming and Subcontracting in the Environmental Business
March 15, 2016 | Stephen Tomicki Topics: Teaming & Subcontracting
The first thought everyone has about teaming and subcontracting is, “Why should I team with a company or find a partner?” The simple answer is to bring better quality, reliability of design or project scope and an understanding of what could go wrong and how to prevent it. Many companies ... Read More
Handex Scientist, Lyssa Cousineau, Teaches Children About Environmental Studies
March 9, 2016 | Handex Communications Topics: News
Lyssa Cousineau, an Environmental Scientist at Handex, recently presented to a group of about 50 students from Millstone Township Elementary School in Millstone, New Jersey. Through the presentation, students learned about the difference between dirt and soil, how humans contribute to environmental ... Read More
7 Reasons Why Subcontracting May Be Right For You
March 8, 2016 | Stephen Tomicki Topics: Teaming & Subcontracting
Businesses often require subcontractors for assistance on large, specialized or diversified projects when they do not have the resources on hand or need additional expertise. In these instances, hiring an expert to work on one or more short-term projects can be beneficial in terms of cost, quality ... Read More
Handex is proud to announce that exactly one month ago, on January 24, 2016, we reached a huge milestone of 600 days without any worksite injuries. This accomplishment represents our commitment to health and safety while demonstrating our ability to maintain a culture of accountability. Read More
4 Advantages of Partnering with an Environmental Engineering Firm
February 22, 2016 | Fred Blackham Topics: Environmental Engineering
Hiring an environmental engineering firm before beginning your project can be helpful every step of the way. All aspects from system design and project oversight to reporting and compliance submittals can be streamlined by working with an experienced partner. Here are four ways that working with an ... Read More
How to Achieve A Great EMR Rating
February 17, 2016 | Maureen Davis Topics: EMR Rating, Health & Safety
The Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is a term used in the insurance business – specifically in workers’ compensation insurance – to describe the adjustment of an annual premium based on the cost of past injuries and the probability of future risk. EMR ratings can have a major impact on a ... Read More
Understanding the Low Score Site Initiative
February 15, 2016 | Victoria Richmond Topics: FDEP, LSSI
The Low Score Site Initiative (LSSI) is a voluntary program in which property owners can select a qualified environmental consultant to assess the soil and groundwater to determine if the site is clean. The goal of this initiative is to determine whether the site is eligible for a Site ... Read More
Handex Receives Safety Recognition from Kleinfelder
February 1, 2016 | Handex Communications Topics: News
Handex was recently recognized by both Kleinfelder and PES for our incident-free record in 2015. This is a big accomplishment for both our New Jersey and Florida offices. We believe this recognition is a testament to our commitment to our own safety program, our clients’ safety program and, most ... Read More
Handex was recognized by the University of Central Florida (UCF) for our contribution and commitment to ongoing development for both college students and professionals in the community! With a long history of productive corporate relationships, UCF provides their partners with education, research ... Read More