From the “Technology Innovation News Survey”
Entries for November 1-30, 2011

Case Study of Dual Tanker Spill Events onto a Roadway Embankment with Assessment of Multiple Remediation Strategy Effectiveness and Carbon Footprint Analysis

Timothy L. Harman, P.E.
Handex Consulting & Remediation - Southeast LLC
17th Annual Florida Remediation Conference
13 & 14 October | Orlando, FL

A spill from a fuel tanker rollover generated an emergency response on a Florida roadway. The spill involved fuel impacts to the travel lanes, the embankment supporting the on ramp, and the retention pond at the toe of the embankment. Subsequent interim source removal activities included soil excavation, free-product recovery, multiphase extraction, and a series of chemical oxidation injections, performed as a remediation pilot study. As the cleanup progressed and a remedial action plan was being considered, a second spill event occurred at the same location 2.5 years after the first one. The second event underwent additional assessment, and two parties moved forward with a shared remediation design and implementation. The remediation plan implementation consisted of two chemical injection events into the shallow portion of contaminated groundwater. The first injection event consisted of a chemical oxidation reagent and the second event of injection of a mixture of chemical oxidation and biostimulation reagents. A third injection event consisted of a deeper injection interval with a biostimulation reagent only. This case study chronicles the implementation of multiple assessments and remediation implementations for multiple spill events for a similar location, for a site with multiple stakeholders and multiple constraints, including work alongside an active roadway and in advance of a proposed roadway construction corridor project.

Source: http://www.clu-in.org/products/tins/

Contact Tim Harman, P.E.
321.441.9801

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At Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC (HCR), we recognize that developing and executing the right environmental solutions requires a full portfolio of skills. Our unique blend of hands-on field-tested and proven experience, regulatory expertise, and a professional staff sets us apart from other environmental consultants. Through remediation of various environmentally impacted sites, the redevelopment processes contribute to the creation of jobs much needed in the current economy.

Currently, HCR is managing a unique project of redeveloping a former gas station into a pharmacy. Our services for this project include but are not limited to, site assessments, construction, shoring installation, excavation, UST removals, remediation system installation, bioremediation – specifically ORC injection, as well as soil and groundwater remediation.

This redevelopment and investment of real property with a previous environmental issue, similar to those of a Brownfields site, will be responsible for creating jobs and stimulating growth, while enhancing environmental sustainability. HCR is proud to be working on such an influential project that will affect the community in such a positive way.

For more information, please contact HCR:

Christian Holmstrom

813-626-4646 ext 1148

cholmstrom@handexmail.com

Timothy Foster

813-626-4646 ext 1151

tfoster@handexmail.com

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One of HCR’s main goals is to make the world a cleaner and safer place, by cleaning up one site at a time. To better facilitate this goal, HCR has expanded its services to include Drilling & Direct Push Services. In most environmentally impacted sites, HCR recommends and utilizes cutting edge drilling technologies acceptable to regulatory agencies for deploying the appropriate technical environmental application for significant improvements in site characterization and remediation. HCR’s 40 years of field proven drilling experience coupled with a wide range of site-specific equipment provide performance that results in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

HCR realizes that the correct drilling and direct push tools aren’t just necessary, they’re paramount. The professional equipment HCR utilizes provide utmost versatility and the convenience of limited to no drill cuttings. The Geoprobe 6610DT is designed to operate in rough terrain, soft sand, mud and shallow water.

Let HCR know how we can add value to your assets.

Contact Greg Maxon

352.348.1962

gmaxon@handexmail.com

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For salespeople, the current economy and the rise of the Internet pose a gritty one-two punch. If you work on commission, the Great Recession is more than likely a body blow to your paycheck. Meantime, technology is transforming the sales environment, delivering more product knowledge than ever to consumers – providing much of the pre-sale value that sales pros used to deliver. While that doesn’t herald the end of the sales profession, according to Wharton faculty member Linda Richardson, it suggests that companies need to do things differently than before.

“Salespeople are not needed for product knowledge anymore, so they need to be more prepared for strategic discussion,” says Richardson, who is also founder and executive chairwoman of Richardson, a global sales performance firm, and author of The New York Times bestseller, Perfect Selling(McGraw-Hill, 2008). “Salespeople are facing a sales environment that none of us ever faced before. And it’s taking a toll on morale.”

Salespeople realize that what it took to sell pre-recession is not going to cut it post-recession, she says. “So their organizations are giving them better technology and data. They can share information about clients. They can talk with people within their organization and get information about customers in seconds. They’re leveraging technology like never before. Managers can look at salespeople’s pipelines. They can see into pipelines. They can give salespeople more support in the form of coaching.”

But there’s a rub: Are sales managers typically effective at coaching? Richardson believes that for many organizations, the answer is “No…. Most sales managers were promoted from sales because they were successful at selling,” she says. “But they might not be strong at coaching. A lot are super salespeople. But they need to know that coaching is the job, not being the super salesperson.” That’s why a key priority within any sales organization should be training sales managers how to be effective coaches.

Based on Richardson’s experience, this training can lead to dramatic outcomes.

At one major tech company, she says, “We trained 400 front-line managers to be coaches.” The six-month training began with a one-week intensive course. “Then our trainers worked with each sales manager once a month on a 40-minute phone call to help them carry out coaching plans and to embed coaching into the culture.” The results were impressive: Job satisfaction improved as well as the retention rate of salespeople and managers. The company saw a 17 percent increase in sales year over year, and a 29 percent increase in earnings per share.

Richardson recently worked with a professional services firm where, she says, there are fewer deals than there were before the recession, and longer times to close. After training sales managers how to coach their sales teams, she says, “opportunities within the pipeline grew 195 percent. Targeted sales approach accounts have added $140 million in the pipeline in one year. They spent $1.4 million on the training and were able to attribute $23.7 million in new business to it.”

At another large tech company, after sales managers learned to be more effective coaches, salesperson retention improved by 51 percent, manager retention by 86 percent, and overall sales volume by 18 percent.

Richardson’s data suggests that companies should invest in teaching front-line sales managers how to be world-class coaches. “If you can’t afford a training course, do e-learning, or buy books,” she says. “There are many free resources on the Internet. Even the smallest companies can and should develop their sales managers.”

http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/managing/article/the-data-reveals-great-coaching-dramatically-improves-sales-knowledgewharton

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Green Remediation:  Performance, Cost, and Carbon Footprint Analysis of Chemical Injection Strategies and Implementations in South Florida

by

Timothy L. Harman, PE

General Manager

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC

(Presented at the 16^th Annual Florida Remediation Conference  held October 14-15, 2010 in Orlando, Florida)

ABSTRACT:  Historically, approaches to contaminated site closure in Florida have not fully considered sustainability concepts when making decisions regarding remediation strategy and technology selection.  Although these concepts are not new, an increasing focus on sustainability for environmental remediation is a result of Federal, State, and local government initiatives and policy directives.  For this presentation, several chemical injection implementations and case studies in South Florida will be profiled for remediation performance, cost effectiveness, and sustainability (green) metrics. 

Prevailing contemporary guidance for sustainability metrics include, at a minimum, energy use, air emissions, water impacts, materials use (materials management and waste reduction), and land and ecosystem protection.  Remediation strategies included chemical oxidation and biostimulation either in conjunction, or independent reagent application for treatment of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants.  The chemical injections were performed within the last five years and in some cases were performed subsequent to conventional remediation strategies, such as air sparging and soil vapor extraction, thereby allowing for site specific comparison of metrics in relation to technology application and performance monitoring. 

With the benefit of hindsight, an increased awareness of sustainability concepts, and the development of green remediation metrics, we can evaluate and quantify the benefits of less intrusive remediation strategies within a current context of overall environmental and economic impacts.  While the prevention and remediation of contamination is inherently “green”, through the evaluation of these case studies we will be able to explore just how green purported “green” remediation strategies really are in comparison with conventionally utilized technologies within the context of quantifiable metrics rather than generic qualitative assumptions.

 For more information on this presentation please contact:

Timothy L. Harman, PE

General Manager

HCR - SE, LLC

430 S. Congress Ave Suite 1D | Delray Beach, FL  33445

P:  +1.561.243.9551 x1312 | F:  +1.561.243.8707 | C:  +1.561.271.4324

Email: tharman@handexmail.com

www.hcr-llc.com

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What is Vapor Intrusion?

Vapor intrusion is the migration of vapors from below ground petroleum or chemical spills into overlying buildings, creating a health hazard for building occupants.  The problem is not confined to industrial or petroleum facilities – it extends to commercial and residential buildings which may be a significant distance from the source of contamination.

Concerned residents, industry leaders, and regulators are quickly becoming aware of the risks associated with vapor intrusion.  In many parts of the country, new regulations have sprung up, directing swift action to identify and address the problem, particularly at “sensitive receptor” sites such as daycare centers and schools.

Comprehensive, Cost Effective, and Swift Solutions

HCR has the expertise to help you understand if your facility, building or residence is at risk.  We provide reliable solutions that will allow you to fully comply with recent regulatory changes and keep occupants healthy and safe.

We test for, evaluate and mitigate vapor intrusion – quickly and cost-effectively.  Our scientists and engineers have years of experience conducting vapor intrusion risk assessments and investigations.  If we find a problem, we can design and install immediate response measures and permanent solutions.

HCR’s vapor intrusion services include:

• Risk assessment and preliminary investigations
• Indoor air and sub-slab vapor testing
• Design and installation of residential and commercial mitigation systems
• Source investigation
• Design and installation of soil and groundwater remediation solutions

Industrial and Petroleum Facilities

Where required, HCR has designed and installed large scale sub-slab depressurization systems for industrial, petroleum and large commercial facilities to immediately prevent the migration of vapors from the subsurface.  We can quickly identify the source of the problem and devise permanent solutions at even the largest sites.

Commercial, Residential and Brownfield Sites

Spills from gasoline stations or industrial facilities can spread via soil and groundwater beneath neighboring buildings and adjacent homes, with substantial risk of impacting indoor air.   HCR can quickly provide field testing services to identify vapor concentrations, and respond immediately to eliminate potential health or explosion hazards.  

HCR installs a vapor mitigation system at a site in New Jersey.

A History of Dependability

Due to the attention this issue has generated, and regulatory changes in many communities, there are a wide range of consultants and contractors offering services to address Vapor Intrusion issues.

With a 40-year history providing environmental consulting, engineering, and contracting, HCR is one of the oldest and most trusted names in the industry.  We work closely with state and local regulators, and our clients trust us to help them comply with the changing regulatory landscape.  We are certified to offer a full range of services in-house, with our own testing and construction equipment to complete any size project.

For more information please contact:

Steven Marsich, P.E.

Business Development Manager

Handex Consulting & Remediation - NE, LLC. 

24 Abeel Road, Monroe, NJ 08831

(609) 409-6999 ext. 1228 (Office)

(609) 409-7453 (Fax)

(609) 235 5769 (Cell)

E-mail: smarsich@handexmail.com

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