The 2025 Florida legislative session has concluded, and several changes could pave the way for the redevelopment of certain impacted properties. For the environmental assessment and remediation industry, one significant bill was passed (the Brownfield Bill), and ongoing funding provisions for the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) were approved. Regarding the PRP, there are two significant… Read More...
Taking an old, petroleum-impacted property and transforming it into a luxury automobile dealership may sound like a developer’s daydream. And doing this with the help of state funds may sound like a fairy tale. But that’s exactly what ERMI recently helped a client accomplish. The story began with ERMI providing environmental consulting services to our… Read More...
ERMI’s message to Market Trend attendees was simple: We’re ready to help professionals efficiently and responsibly manage that dynamic growth! Read More...
Steve Hilfiker brought an environmental perspective with his attendance at this month’s meeting of the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) on March 8. REIS brings together professionals from every field associated with real estate, from agents and attorneys to bankers and builders. A frequent topic of these monthly gatherings is Southwest Florida’s economic growth and development—an area that ERMI is uniquely equipped to support. Given the state’s remarkable rate of growth, efficient redevelopment of underutilized...
In his article, “Easing Redevelopment for Florida’s Future,” Steve spotlights the importance of urban redevelopment projects, and points out how investors can help make those projects successful by strategically managing environmental risks. Read More...
ERMI’s Steve Hilfiker recently had the opportunity to address the monthly meeting of the National Association of Women in Construction (SW Florida Chapter). The NAWIC organization provides a networking and education/professional development opportunity for women in any aspect of construction or related businesses (such as commercial lending or law firms). Steve’s comments connected with the group’s entire… Read More...
ERMI has strengthened its range of expertise with the addition of Kevin Yue, PE, CEP to our team. Kevin brings an extraordinarily broad set of experiences, earned through nearly two decades of environmental roles in both public and private settings. Most recently, he served as Lead Engineer for the South Florida Water Management District. Previous… Read More...
ERMI President Steve Hilfiker has been personally involved in groundwater issues for many years. Recently, the Florida Ground Water Association (FGWA) recognized those efforts with the presentation to Steve of the ‘2021 Dottie Mixon Member of the Year’ Award. The award goes annually to an FGWA member who has demonstrated exceptional support for the association… Read More...
ERMI is accustomed to taking precautions for potentially hazardous materials. So when Governor DeSantis issued stronger statewide directives last week, ERMI had already made adjustments within our offices that enable us to both operate and comply simultaneously. Most ERMI personnel are fully equipped with home workstations, allowing our work to continue. Some staff report to… Read More...
The growing concerns over PFAS demonstrate the need for Environmental Professionals to stay current with emerging contaminants and regulatory activities which can increase environmental risk to their clients. Read More...