Brownfields boom

Article Abstract:

The growth in the demand for real estate in urban areas has increased the number of state run voluntary brownfields redevelopment programs. Brownfields are unused contaminated industrial land that require expensive cleaning up, and their redevelopment market is between $10 and $20 bil. This is a priority issue for the Clinton administration and the Congress may incorporate the brownfields legislation into the Superfund program. The Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act of 1995 implemented by Pennsylvania is a landmark legislation for this purpose.

Construction industry, Laws, regulations and rules, Cover Story, Environmental aspects, Waste management, Industrial locations, Industrial location, Hazardous waste sites

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Public water in private hands

Article Abstract:

Private companies are competing with public employees for the control of nation's water utilities. The companies promise lower user rates, freed-up municipal funds and modern management methods. The 1995 Federal-Aid Facility Privatization Act mitigates the problems faced by communities in repaying the depreciated value of federal grants. The privatization of the public plants improves the employee productivity, and reduces the electrical and chemical costs. Privatization may lead to the implementation of efficient management techniques.

Analysis, Water utilities, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Maintenance and repair

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Small firms, big challenges

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Small engineering firms find that specialization may be the only way to capture a piece of the industry monopolized by large companies with plenty of resources and a solid following. These firms are very careful not to disappoint clients when doing specialized work since it will surely affect their limited client base. Although they sometimes lack the latest technology important in their work, small firms rely on efficient project and personnel management and the versatility of their employees to survive in the competitive market.

Management, Small business, Engineering services, Engineering firms

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