Why do we need a sewer system? Each time you flush the toilet or you wash something down the sink's drain, you create sewage (also known in polite society as wastewater). One question that many people might ask is, "Why not simply dump this wastewater onto the ground outside the house, or into a nearby stream?" There are three main things about wastewater that make it something you don't want to release into the environment... more »
Drains shall be provided around all concrete or masonry foundations that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade. Drainage tiles, gravel or crushed stone drains, perforated pipe or other approved systems or materials shall be installed at or below the area to be protected and shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved drainage system... more »
We often have a "do it and forget it" mentality. Once a task is completed, we do not give it a second thought. Instead, we move on to whatever is next in line. That attitude may work in some areas, but it certainly is not appropriate for the care and nurturing of your property's landscape... more »
The process of construction site development follows a detailed process. This process allows the site developer to utilize both natural and man-made components into a usable design. Converting a large tract of land into an architect's vision takes intelligent planning and determined execution.A lack of understanding of the importance of proper site excavation can be detrimental to a project, causing budget overruns and missed completion dates... more »
Most commercial and residential irrigation systems are "in ground" systems, which means that everything is buried in the ground. With the pipes, sprinklers, and irrigation valves being hidden, it makes for a cleaner, more presentable landscape without garden hoses or other items having to be moved around manually. This does, however, create some drawbacks in the maintenance of a completely buried system... more »
These standards have been established by government regulatory bodies to protect human health and the environment. Should the analytical results indicate unacceptable levels of contaminants, British’s Columbia Waste Management Act provides the framework for the remediation of the site... more »