As of today, April 21, 2016, Handex has achieved 688 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

Responding to an RFP may seem overwhelming when dealing with potential clients who don’t know exactly what they need, or even what their problems are. Part of your job in responding to RFPs is to not only sell yourself, but to also explain why only you can provide the right solution. Read More

Choosing between a centrifuge and a plate and frame filter press for your sludge dewatering can be difficult if you don’t know their different strengths and weaknesses. While both technologies will effectively produce a dry, solid cake, there are quite a few differences between the two. The ... Read More

When selecting an environmental firm that meets your needs, you should have an internal checklist to satisfy before awarding the contract. Important qualities in a firm include experience, qualifications, licensing, resource availability and cost. Many companies share the same experience, ... Read More

When searching for an environmental engineering firm to partner with, it is important to keep in mind that the most cost effective method to properly assess and remediate your site is not necessarily performed by the firm submitting the least expensive proposal. You should take into consideration ... Read More

The experience modification rate (EMR) is a rating that insurance companies provide for regulatory agencies to evaluate safety standards in the workplace. However, relying on lag time indicators such as EMR ratings often does not give the entire picture. Leading indicators, or how companies are ... Read More

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

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

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

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