19
Mar
PFAS - come to stay
- Posted by Norman
- 5,357 comments
Due to their water-, dirt- and grease-repellent properties, representatives of the perfluorinated and polyfluorinated...
04
Mar
The perpetual liability of the waste producer in road construction
- Posted by Norman
- 6,403 comments
Most of the construction materials produced during road construction are suitable for recycling. The standards for...
29
Feb
How fears of change can stand in the way of environmental protection - an example from Down Under
- Posted by Norman
- 6,725 comments
The west coast of Tasmania is known for its rugged, untamed nature - with an image contrary to that of Europe.
15
Feb
Qualified disposal in road construction - decision-making aids for waste management
- Posted by Norman
- 9,378 comments
Time and again, unexpected obstructions occur in road construction because excavated soil and road construction materials are...
23
Jan
Air monitoring when working in contaminated areas
- Posted by Norman
- 6,799 comments
Air monitoring for gases and vapours is of paramount importance during exploration and remediation work in contaminated...
15
Jan
Changes to the EU thresholds at the beginning of the year
- Posted by Norman
- 6,095 comments
Every two years, the thresholds for the application of EU public procurement law are adjusted by the EU Commission....
12
Dec
Vibration measurements in the construction industry
- Posted by Norman
- 6,839 comments
Vibrations cannot be completely avoided during any type of demolition and earthworks. Falling or...
28
Nov
Plant protection products in the environment
- Posted by Norman
- 3,940 comments
Plant protection products (PPPs) are chemical and biological products that protect plants from damage by animals.
27
Nov
Sustainable procurement
- Posted by Norman
- 10,261 comments
Sustainable public procurement integrates social and environmental criteria into tenders for public services.
22
Nov
Plastics in agricultural soils
- Posted by Norman
- 5,064 comments
The negative impact of plastic in aquatic ecosystems has long been recognised by scientists and the public.
05
Oct
Deconstruction of the former "Schneidwarenfabrik P. D. Rasspe Söhne" in Solingen
- Posted by Norman
- 7,273 comments
The derelict site of the former P. D. Rasspe Söhne cutlery factory was purchased in 2015 by the Wirtschaftsförd...
19
Sep
Industry solution "Asbestos in Existing Buildings
- Posted by Norman
- 3,941 comments
Due to recent press reports, it is becoming more and more evident that older buildings are increasingly being...