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...
Sustainability is a broad topic and covers many industries. It is a hot buzzword that has taken on a variety of meanings in our lives. However, in general, sustainability, in the environmental sense, is learning to maintain production with fewer inputs, or put another way, “doing more with less”. It is up to the producer… Read More...
Agricultural producers face many obstacles that must be managed cost-effectively. Previously, we discussed ways in which environmental consultants can assist with their water management and fuel tanks compliance programs. This article focuses on chemicals that may have a hazardous impact if exposure is encountered. From the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s website: “The Emergency Planning… Read More...
In our last post regarding environmental compliance for our State’s food producers, the focus was on the agricultural industry’s reliance on clean water for their crops and how they are maintaining that water during production. Unfortunately, water is not the only concern for a farmer or rancher who is focused on ensuring that their business… 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...
Environmental consulting firms have the capability to assist farmers in addressing these water-based needs around their farms. The consultant can help manage the sometimes-overwhelming volume of data associated with water use, and can work with the State’s Water Management Districts to protect our natural resources from overuse…ultimately helping agriculture remain a viable industry in Florida. Read More...
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...
In this 90-second video, we'll show you just how fast our state is growing. Read More...
Careful investors have the opportunity to minimize the impact and maximize the benefit. Read More...