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Dominican University Athletic Field Construction Underway!

21 Oct

CSW|ST2 was out on site this week as Dominican University of California started work on the rough grading of their new athletic field. The synthetic field is part of a larger multi-purpose complex that also includes 6 tennis courts, a large 100 space parking lot, restrooms, and associated utilities. CSW|ST2 prepared the grading and drainage plans, utility plans, and are providing construction administration support and staking together with R.W. Davis & Associates. We have teamed up again with TWM Architects and Planners, who designed the restrooms and are acting as the Project Coordinator for Dominican University.

The new fields, funded through private donations, will help Dominican to compete at the higher NCAA Level II and allow students to train on-site. The University is also hoping to support community events and provide field time for local schools in San Rafael and Marin County. We’ll be there to cheer on the teams! Go Penguins!

CSW|ST2′s Certified QSP & QSD Practitioners

15 Sep

CSWST2 Certified QSP_QSD

CSW|ST2 is proud to announce that three of our employees earned their QSP/QSD certification in August, 2011!

Rich Souza, Kristine Pillsbury, and Julia Harberson (from left to right pictured above) are Qualified SWPPP Practitioners and Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSP/QSD).

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner/ Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSP/QSD) is a new certification required by the State Water Resources Control Board, which allows individuals to implement and develop Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for construction sites larger than one acre.

The QSD is responsible for developing a SWPPP for implementation at a construction site. Included in the SWPPP are the Construction Site Monitoring Program (CSMP) and reporting requirements which the state has recently allowed only a QSD is qualified to perform. All construction sites over 1 acre are required to prepare and submit a SWPPP to the SWRCB’s Stormwater Multi-Application Reporting and Tracking System (SMARTS) within a specific time period.

A QSP is responsible for maintaining a SWPPP document developed by a QSD, implementing the SWPPP throughout the construction process, and reporting all data to SMARTS. Only a QSP or QSD can perform these tasks.

CSW|ST2 has prepared SWPPP reports for over 15 years and is experienced in providing a quick and comprehensive package for the General Industrial and General Construction permits. We are happy to help answer any questions or develop a SWPPP for your project, please contact one of our certified employees for more information!

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CSW|ST2 – Permbeable Pavers at the Antioch Community Center

1 Sep

Site constraints have always been an interesting and challenging portion of our projects, and with the increase in water quality controls and regulatory requirements in California we have been turning to permeable pavers as a solution to low-impact development (LID) and Best Management Practices (BMP).

At the Antioch Community Center (Prewett Park) severe space constraints led CSW|ST2’s Project Civil Engineer, Rich Souza, in collaboration with RHAA, to develop an on-site detention solution meeting the C3 Stormwater Guidelines using Calstone Concrete Permeable Pavers. This environmentally friendly solution exceeded the Contra Costa County Sanitary District’s standards and provided an aesthetically balanced solution for the Landscape Architect’s vision and the project’s requirements for accessibility.

PICP (permeable interlocking concrete pavement) systems are a great way to meet a site’s BMP’s and LEED credit for storm water control and to promote LID . Their ability to manage storm water runoff and filtration has allowed design solutions in areas that would otherwise be unavailable or unattainable to developers. For more information on permeable pavers see Stormwater’s post Porous Pavement Q & A.

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