Construction site sediment control is a rapidly evolving market niche where research and field experience are leading to a better understanding of the most effective and economical means for keeping soil where it belongs. Long before ground is ever broken, control l ing sediment at i ts source by keeping soil from migrating in the first place does more than any perimeter protection can accomplish.
In times past, sloping hillsides were fairly immune to development. But these days, with more development and more people wanting to live in rustic areas, slopes are fair game. Part of the reason for this is because we now know what to do with them.
Having been involved in the green industry for more than 30 years, I am hard pressed to remember a time so difficult for our industry. In particular, we are facing a very challenging economy.
The International Association of Hydroseeding Professionals (IAHP) recently gained its 200th member. Since December 31, 2008, IAHP membership has increased more than 18%. Currently, the organization consists of 12% suppliers and manufacturers and 88% contractors.
IIF YOU’RE SITTING AROUND WAITING FOR THE RECESSION TO END AND business to go back to “normal,” you might be waiting a long time. I, personally, don’t think we’ll do business in the same way again.
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