Archive for March, 2009

March 2009 IECA E-Update

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

 
Some people may still think that erosion control is not on the top ten list of concerns regarding their construction project, but soil erosion is a big deal on any construction site! 

Erosion changes the physical land that we build on! Construction companies disturb the soil and remove plants and trees that hold the soils in place.  Once that happens the wind and rain remove the sediment.

These actions have a ripple effect on what we have constructed and the natural environment that was once there.  They can cause a structure to fail or an entire species of plant or animal to die off.

The good news is we can take small steps to ensure this doesn’t happen!  The international Erosion Control Association (IECA) has put a lot of time and effort collecting facts, data, and expert opinion to keep those in the industry familiar with the latest and greatest in Erosion Control.

 
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 International Erosion Control Association logo

Click on the link below to be connected with the latest issue of the web-based news publication by the International Erosion Control Association.  The International Erosion Control Association is focused on assisting its members solve the problems created by erosion and the byproduct sediment!  The IECA provides training to keep everyone on top of what

The New March 2009 issue of International Erosion Control Association is available online!
 
http://www.ieca.org

Don’t Miss this article of on how to avoid environmental fines.  You can sign up for a free poster of the 10 Ways to avoid NDPES Phase II Fines:  http://www.ieca.org/contactus/poster.asp

Want to know how the EPA is going to effect the Recovery and Reinvestment Act?  EPA Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
http://www.epa.gov/recovery/

Ready to buy some erosion control for your next construction project?  Click HERE to connect to Standard Supplies Web-Based Customer Service Center and shop our exclusive line of North American Green Products!

The 12th Annual International Erosion Control Association Photo Contest:  see the winning pictures of of Erosion in Action.

 Runner Up- Careful driving on this road! you may have trouble going around the corner.

 

New Resource Posts: This is what Makes Standard Supplies much more than a Depot!

Engineering Use of Geotextiles,“Joint Departments of the Army and Air
Force, TM 5-818-8/AFJMAN 32-1030,

Stormwater Collection Systems Design Handbook

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Project Post 3.13.09

Friday, March 13th, 2009

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Happy Friday the 13th!  Friday the 13th is the day to avoid walking under ladders but there are no excuse not to put a few bids in on some construction projects in your area!

Here is one lead that might be worth checking out !

Montgomery County Public Schools – Cabin John Middle School Modernization – This project will include Site Work, Concrete, Masonry, Steel, General Carpentry, Roofing, Window/Glazing, Drywall &Acoustical, Casework, PHVAC, and Electrical.

Bid Date is March 31st 2009 Potential Bidders who are not pre-qualified by Montgomery Count Public Schools must submit a technical offer for bid prequalification 10 days prior ( Ten Business Days is by 3-17-09)  Forms for prequalification are available at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/construction/bids/bidnotice.shtm

They are shooting for 25% MBE participation on this project.

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

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News posts on Recovery.Gov

http://www.recovery.gov/?q=content/news

Learn about the time line for the recovery spending at Recovery.gov

http://www.recovery.gov/?q=content/timeline

The Project Post:

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

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Center is here to help our customers!  We will be posting new construction projects that are available for bid.    Keep checking The Standard Blog for new leads!

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROJECTS – Andrew Hime – ph: 301-590-1702 -email: ahime@standardsupplies.com

#1  Arlington County, Virginia -Barcroft Park- Demolition of an existing bridge, construction of concrete supports and approach surfaces, provision and installation of two bridges.

#2 Bethesda,  Maryland - Department of Health and Human Services – Landscaping Improvements.

#3 Virginia - Dulles MetroRail Projects -  During the construction of this new metro rail there will be a variety of projects available for bidding.  Some of these areas include Landscaping, Erosion and Sediment Control, Rebar Installation, and much more…

#4 Gaithersburg, Maryland - National Institute of Standards and Technology is planning on building a Child Care Center.  This project will be a LEED – Silver building apox. 17,000 sq. ft. one story buidling. Along with the contracting of the building, there are bidding opertunities for the site work including earth grading, storm water controls, and a parking lot installation.

Website Ordering

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

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Standard Supplies Customer Support Center is now open for business and in honor of this we will be offering a  5% discount on your first order!  Offer expires March 31st 2009.

Andrew Hime

Standard Supplies

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