Construction developments, including Industrial activity, infrastructure, and even small-scale building projects, can have negative impacts on the environment, affecting the health of humans and animals. Environmental engineering is the branch of science dedicated to protecting people from these effects and creating systems designed to limit pollutants in the first place. These professionals play a variety of roles, from testing toxin levels at active sites to writing regulations that protect the environment.

What Environmental Engineers Do

Environmental engineering provides insight into how potentially hazardous waste can affect the environment around an industrial or municipal development project. Engineers often create solutions for containing and treating potential threats, as well as protocol for cleaning areas that have already been contaminated. They also advise government agencies tasked with regulating harmful toxins, helping to improve services like recycling programs and water treatment facilities.

The Benefits of Having Environmental Engineers on Your Team

While many environmental engineers perform research for educational institutions or government agencies, others specialize in helping businesses minimize the impact of their activities. If you’re planning to build a commercial or industrial facility, an environmental engineer can alert you to potential hazards that could contaminate your site and spare you the cost of expensive remediation programs.

A polluted building site can stop construction, so have an environmental engineer test the soil before closing on the property to avoid costly complications later. Depending on their results, you may renegotiate the sale, engage in cleanup before starting work, or find a site that hasn’t been polluted by previous activity.

Since 1996, the professionals at Hart-Frederick Consultants PC have provided a broad array of services, including environmental engineering, surveying, and consulting to clients throughout counties in Southeast Iowa. No matter what project you’re planning, you can rely on their team to deliver exceptional, dependable results. Visit their website for more on their background and expertise or call (319) 545-7215 to discuss your project and request an estimate.