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

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

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