Environmental Services

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)

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Your guide to everything Phase 1 What is a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment? A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment is a standardized due diligence investigation that determines whether hazardous materials exist on a property. Predominantly, a Phase 1 analyzes any potential liabilities for property purchasers, owners, operators, and lenders. A Phase 1 investigation looks …

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Phase 1 Regulations: CERCLA, ASTM, and AAI

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Any Environmental Firm should be experts in the rules and regulations pertaining to Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments. In this post, we will discuss three of the most important Phase 1 regulations, CERCLA, ASTM, and AAI. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) was enacted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …

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How to Manage Multiple Deadlines All at Once: Best Practices for Multitasking

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Almost regardless of the job position or your vocation, no doubt you’ve run across this phrase in some job post you’ve seen online or in a newspaper’s want-ad: “This position requires someone who is organized, able to prioritize and works well under pressure.”  Translated? You need to know how to multitask. Multitasking has been around …

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What I Think You Should You Know About Radon Testing & Mitigation?

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Radon testing

The detrimental effects of radon upon people’s health has been well researched and recorded, especially in recent years. It’s presence in commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings, even in miniscule degrees, can be lethal. In fact, over a period of time radon can cause a myriad of serious illnesses and diseases and lead to death. Thus, its remediation or …

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How to Hire An Environmental Consultant?

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INTRODUCTION: You have many choices when it comes to environmental consulting firm.  Having been a part of the industry for over 15 years, we at Essel know there are some significant distinctions between certain firms. To help you along your decision making process, we have compile a list of 5 questions you should ask when …

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The Single Most Common Issue Found in Properties and How Much It Costs…

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During a site walk-through on a property due-diligence survey, such as a Property Condition Assessment (PCA), there are certain common recommended upgrades and repairs. These items range from immediate code deficiencies, life safety issues, general replacement and/or deferred maintenance. One of the most common site issues is the upkeep of asphalt paving. All paving should …

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What should you know about Property Condition Assessments?

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Engineer Conducting Property Condition Assessment

A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) consists of a building walk-through to identify any significant deficiencies that would require more than $3000 to repair, or could not be easily repaired through routine maintenance. The findings are incorporated into a Property Condition report, so the buyer or lender more fully understands the condition of the asset being …

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How Do We Keep You From Buying a Toxic Radioactive Dump Site?

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Thats easy – An Environmental Site Assessment Phase 1 The Basics A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is the fundamental step in site acquisition and development. This report is prepared to help prospective owners and lending institutions understand environmental liability risks linked to the subject property. Phase I environmental site assessment reports …

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