Kevin Williams and Chris Lonsford of Braun Intertec attended the recent Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Greater Houston Membership Breakfast on November 10th, where we were recognized as a new member. During the event, new members were introduced to the rest of the chapter and listened to the Keynote speaker, the Honorable Harris County Judge, Ed […]
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, as well as the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas (ACIT), hosted a successful joint membership luncheon on February 7th. Braun Intertec representatives Chris Lonsford and Katherine Kelley attended the luncheon, where we were recognized as a new member of ABC’s Gulf Coast chapter. During the event, […]
About Us Braun Intertec is proud to be an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and testing firm which has grown to over 1,000 employee-owners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gc7wVF3u6A At Braun Intertec, our employees own the company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our employee-owner culture is a driver of our success. Because our employee-owners have a financial […]
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Ever notice cracking in a building facade, or a door sticking in the frame? Or an uneven slab or damage to utilities entering a structure or equipment? Often the guilty culprit is consolidation settlement of the soils supporting the foundation. Realizing the potential for soil consolidation at a site during the design phase of a […]
The EPA, OSHA and DOJ have a bold new environmental agenda that is both global and local-based in reach and breadth to tackle the emerging environmental challenges we are facing today, and in the predicted near future. Businesses must adapt to new regulatory changes and adopt practices aligned with federal goals to protect human health […]
What is concrete shrinkage? Concrete shrinkage is the decrease in length or volume of a concrete caused by changes in moisture content or chemical reactions. All concrete undergoes shrinkage, and there are four categories of shrinkage seen in concrete: Drying Shrinkage, Chemical Shrinkage, Plastic Shrinkage, and Autogenous Shrinkage. Drying shrinkage is the significant shrinkage mechanism in most […]
Located in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, the Block 9 Redevelopment project site contains highly-compressible soils in the upper 100 feet with groundwater about 10 to 15 feet below the existing ground surface. The owner prohibited using driven piles to avoid disturbing neighbors of the project and historically, drilled shafts are used in Fargo as a […]
Asbestos, lead-based paint, and radon. When do these environmental issues need to be evaluated as part of an Affordable Housing acquisition and/or rehabilitation project? Asbestos was widely used in building materials, and other products, up through the early 1980s. While not widely used in building materials today, asbestos-containing materials are not completely banned in building […]
Aggregate Petrography Concrete Consulting Contact Us Not all rocks or aggregates are created equal. The petrographic examination of aggregates provides valuable data on the durability and/or potential deleterious effects of the aggregate when used in concrete. The evaluation is often performed in conjunction with physical testing. Our petrographic laboratory can perform evaluations on both manufactured […]
Braun Intertec developed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for over 100 concrete batch plants and associated aggregate mines across Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. Site visits were conducted at each facility over a period of approximately three weeks. In addition, non-compliance issues were also noted and communicated to the Client. SWPPPs were developed in accordance with […]
Over the years, the regulations and guidance documents that implement the Clean Air Act (CAA) have become more complicated, creating a greater burden for regulated entities to remain in compliance while trying to move their projects forward efficiently. The good news is that there are ways to streamline the permitting process to obtain an air […]
Throughput changes or new equipment? What’s the best way to move forward when you make changes at your facility that may warrant air quality permitting? Watch this webinar from W&M Environmental (now part of Braun Intertec) to listen to environmental compliance professionals Sally Perry and Vanessa Coleman discuss when and if air permitting coverage is needed, various air permitting mechanisms, […]
We help companies navigate and manage complex federal and state environmental air emission laws to confirm your facility is properly permitted, and/or to determine whether you require a permit. Our team of specialists are experienced in handling: Air permitting, including state-issued registration permits to federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits Compliance audits for your entire facility […]
Between NSR, Title V, PTE, registration, permits, de minimis, PSD, non-attainment, major, synthetic minor, true minor, state rules, federal rules, and more, one thing is true throughout — owners and operators of emission sources must comply with all applicable air quality regulations. Unfortunately, in this instance, ignorance is not bliss. Each authorization mechanism, governed by […]
