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Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®), a full-service architectural and engineering firm signed a contract with national home builder Lennar Corporation to provide stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) required by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Water Act. SEH has been providing stormwater compliance services for Lennar's operations in New York and New Jersey, and the new agreement allows SEH to expand its service coverage area to the entire Mid-Atlantic region and Lennar's operations in other states.

"We signed on with SEH because they will keep our construction projects on track and in compliance," said Michael Aladich of Lennar. "They know the stormwater compliance programs, the inspectors, and how developers work. Their stormwater compliance services help keep our construction projects moving forward."

According to Paul Berté, who leads SEH's stormwater compliance efforts, there has been a marked increase in EPA regulatory visits and compliance inspections at construction sites as a result of efforts to help protect and preserve the environment. "We understand that time is money for a home builder and non-compliance can result in fines and construction delays," Berté said. "By developing a stormwater compliance plan, we help our clients maintain their construction schedule and save money."

The SEH stormwater compliance team brings 30-plus years of combined experience with local, state, and federal stormwater regulations. The team works directly with inspectors to help them understand the details of client stormwater programs, including erosion and sediment control plans, related paperwork and construction site Best Management Practices (BMPs). In addition to working with Lennar, the SEH stormwater compliance team provides stormwater consulting services for other builders and municipalities in the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West regions.

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) is a multidisciplined, professional services firm comprised of 650 engineers, architects, planners and scientists. With more than 26 offices across the nation, SEH provides a full range of transportation, civil, environmental and structural engineering services; urban design, community planning and architectural design; and technology and GIS services. For more information, visit http://www.sehinc.com