Honestly, everyone's focused on the training aspect, but the real sleeper issue is environmental compliance. That floodwater likely mixed with oils, fuels, or construction chemicals on site, turning a simple accident into a reportable spill. I've dealt with the aftermath where the city and state environmental boards get involved, and it's a paperwork hell that delays everything. Companies often skip the proper spill kits and containment training because it's 'just a water line,' but that's how you end up with massive fines. This should be a wake-up call to audit site runoff plans, not just equipment operation.

Oh, absolutely, it's always the material's fault when the real issue is someone trying to save a half day on prep work. In my experience, the guys grumbling about permeable concrete being finicky are the same ones who think compacting subbase is just a suggestion. Take this with a grain of salt, but watching them blame the mix after skipping steps is like hearing a chef complain the cake fell because the recipe included eggs. Your mileage may vary, but I've seen enough botched jobs to know that sustainable options get a bad rap from people who'd rather pour and pray than actually follow specs.