A typical building walkthrough by Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) as part of a request for proposal (RFP) at a former federal compound in northeast Kansas City last September turned into a very atypical day. During the walkthrough, a group of EWI scientists led by Nick Godfrey, National Program Manager-Due Diligence, discovered numerous piles of dismantled …
Permit-Required Confined Space Entry: What You Need to Know
Historical redevelopment projects, tank cleaning initiatives, and silo operations all have one thing in common that you might not expect: They all contain areas that are considered “confined spaces.” These spaces might be large enough for workers to enter, but they do contain a unique set of hazards. Scroll down to learn more about confined …
EWI Helps MSU Create Alternative Geology Field Class
When the COVID-19 pandemic led to the shutdown of college campuses, and a transition to online courses, nearly all universities across the U.S. that offer a summer Field Geology class canceled the course or offered an online version instead. Missouri State University (MSU), which usually sends senior Geology students to New Mexico or Colorado deep …
Environmental Compliance Services for the Public Sector
Environmental Works is proud to partner with some of the biggest names in the private sector nationwide. We have also been steadily expanding our work in the public sector on both the local and federal levels. Take, for example, recently completed tank cleaning projects at military bases in Oregon, Oklahoma, and Greenland. Environmental Works is …
Due Diligence in Historic Redevelopment
At Environmental Works, we’re committed to revitalizing our communities while prioritizing environmental responsibility. Our team considers historic redevelopment to be one of the best large-scale recycling strategies, as it represents a community investment that will benefit generations to come. As with any major property development, there are several environmental concerns for historic redevelopers to consider. …
EWI Cattail Remediation Plan for Retail Chain Sees Results in Second Year
Left unchecked, cattails can take over shallow ponds and wreak havoc on aquatic ecosystems. They can “dominate plant communities, reducing plant diversity and habitat for other organisms, and they can impede water flow through irrigation or drainage channels,” according to the website of the Noble Research Institute, “an independent nonprofit agricultural research organization dedicated to …
EWI Performs Environmental Work as Contractor for Cultural Center in KC
While most of the Kansas City metro continues to stay home per local and state orders, a team of field services, investigation/remediation, and assessment personnel from Environmental Works, Inc.’s KC offices recently completed essential environmental excavation work for a truly important cause – the development of the Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center.
COVID-19 Sanitation Recommendations for Employers
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended business practices across industries. But for essential industries, such as manufacturing, the work goes on during this public health situation. A COVID-19 response plan, as well as proper COVID-19 sanitation, can both go a long way toward keeping your employees safe as you work to provide essential goods and services …
EWI Replaces Filter at Municipal Water Treatment Plant in Kansas
Amid a pandemic such as the world is currently facing, the importance of life essentials like food, water and shelter is only heightened. So, it was against the backdrop of the emerging coronavirus outbreak that Environmental Works, Inc., replaced the filter media at a municipal water treatment plant in Kansas. With the job completed in …
The Business of Proactive Environmental Management
Several of the world’s largest companies – including Microsoft and Walmart – are making concerted efforts to manage their environmental impacts proactively. Learn more about their carbon reduction initiatives, sustainability practices, and how your company can manage its environmental impact with consulting help from Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI). Environmental Management and Consulting in Business Some …
