Breath of Fresh Air: The EPA's Updated Air Quality Standards

SOURCE: Construction Executive

In this exclusive interview, our CEO, Dr. Serene Almomen, discusses the recent strengthening of air quality standards by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with Construction Executive. Focused on the construction industry's role in emitting particulate matter, Dr. Al-Momen emphasizes the significance of the EPA's updated thresholds for particulate matter size, signaling important changes for construction companies. The interview explores the impact of the new guidance on construction practices, highlighting the EPA's emphasis on reducing pollution, promoting energy efficiency, and improving indoor air quality. Dr. Al-Momen underscores the potential consequences of not following the guidance, emphasizing the health risks associated with particulate matter. She also addresses the role of air monitoring in compliance and the proactive measures that companies, like Clark Construction, have taken to ensure worker health. The interview concludes with Dr. Al-Momen expressing positive sentiments about the EPA's updated standards and their potential to create healthier and more sustainable communities.

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