Roaring Brook News

Winter 2004

ENGINEERING A BETTER FUTURE

New Ways To Protect

The Environment

New techniques for handling environmental problems are being developed every day. We recently had the opportunity to present some new concepts in environmental protection and remediation to two groups of business people in Milan, Italy and Rome, Italy.

Working in conjunction with our colleagues at Euroconsulting Group Engineering S.r.l. and Professor Frank Falcone of Villanova University, Roaring Brook Consultants hosted technical seminars at the U. S. Consulate facility in Milan and the U. S. Embassy in Rome. We arranged these seminars through the U. S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service.

The two topics discussed were emerging technologies for remediation of subsurface contamination and emerging technologies in stormwater management. Some specific technologies discussed were horizontal remediation wells, pressure pulse technology for removal of subsurface contaminants, porous pavements for infiltration of rainwater and rooftop gardens for controlling stormwater runoff in urban areas.

Participants in the seminars were engineers and managers from Italian companies representing a wide range of industries.

Prof. Falcone Addresses The Milan Seminar

If you have an environmental problem, we would be happy to discuss your specific needs. In fact, with the constantly changing state of technology it may be prudent to take a look at old environmental problems that previously were not treated effectively or that were too costly to treat. New technologies might yield new solutions, or more cost effective solutions that previously were unavailable, now possible to attain.

Protecting the environment is good business and makes good sense. If we can help you, please give us a call.

Roaring Brook Consultants Crane Inspection Services News Paul E. Serrano, P.E., has been granted "Approved Surveyor" status by OSHA under 29 CFR Part 1919. In this capacity Paul is authorized to inspect maritime cargo handling devices.

ENGINEERING A BETTER FUTURE