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Nature and Construction

In our years in the infrastructure and construction years, even when we are only selling and leasing capital equipment, Cedar Capital Group has heard a lot on how buildings and construction can ruin the environment. Well, we cannot deny this fact especially since it’s not always safe on our line of our work. We create technological advancement in Seoul South Korea, develop skyscrapers in Tokyo, Japan and more or less have contributed on global warming. Nevertheless, we are still responsible for meeting the requirements of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Pre-Construction

Even before the start of the construction, during the bidding and the plans and preparations, you already have a construction responsibility. If you do not assign responsibility for environmental compliance before you start the project, your project may be put into jeopardy.

We plan, review and get necessary permits to operate. A good construction sites shows a lot of placards and follows safety measures. Anyone can see that.

During Construction

No matter how thoroughly you prepare for a construction project, you may still encounter unexpected situations requiring environmental knowledge and understanding. Be prepared of unplanned event and make sure you have a contingency plan for that.

Environmental protections:

Water pollution: As a result of construction, the soil is displaced from its original location which can possibly cause environmental problems in the future. Runoff can occur during storms which can possibly transfer harmful pollutants through the soil to rivers, lakes, wetlands, and coastal waters.

Endangered species: If endangered species have been found on the construction site, the site must be shut down for some time. The construction site must be shut down for as long as it takes for authorities to make a decision on the situation. Once the situation has been assessed, the contractor makes the appropriate accommodations to not disturb the species. Vegetation: There may often be particular trees or other vegetation that must be protected on the job site. This may require fences or security tape to warn builders that they must not be harmed.

Wetlands: The contractor must make accommodations so that erosion and water flow are not affected by construction. Any liquid spills must be maintained due to contaminants that may enter the wetland.

Historical or cultural artifacts: Artifacts may include arrowheads, pottery shards, and bones. All work comes to a halt if any artifacts are found and will not resume until they can be properly examined and removed from the area.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Cedar Capital Group Japan .