ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

We take pride in our behind-the-scenes consulting efforts, but our true strength comes from our practical experience. When necessary, we can provide additional hands-on services for our clients, which include on-site, in-office, and lab work. Some clients approach us with specific needs, while others are identified during our consulting engagements.
Our environmental services support clients worldwide in achieving a balance between growth and resilience—ensuring compliance and reducing or eliminating risks while protecting our natural environment.

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Soil, Water and Air Sampling and Testing

VOC Monitoring

Asbestos Testing

On-Site Lead Testing

Mold Testing

Remediation Services

Soil/Air/Water

Soil testing is a vital tool for assessing soil fertility, health, and potential limitations, which helps improve land use practices and supports sustainable agriculture, gardening, and environmental management. Similarly, water quality testing is key to ensuring drinking water, safeguarding aquatic ecosystems, and enhancing public health. It delivers important information for detecting potential problems, tackling contamination sources, and taking necessary actions to enhance water quality.

Indoor air quality refers to the state of air within buildings, such as homes and offices, and its effect on the health and comfort of those inside. It includes factors like pollutants, temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Poor indoor air quality can greatly affect our health, potentially leading to respiratory issues, allergies, and other health concerns. Testing indoor air quality is crucial for pollutants and evaluating the air's overall healthiness, with professional testing offering valuable insights through the measurement and analysis of various contaminants.

VOC monitoring assesses Volatile Organic Compounds, chemicals that easilyate at room temperature and release harmful gases. This process measures VOC levels in indoor and outdoor environments to evaluate air quality and health risks.VOCs come from sources like building materials, household products, and human. While some are odorless, others have distinct scents, making monitoring essential for detection.Tracking VOC levels helps identify contamination sources and assess indoor air quality, allowing for measures to reduce exposure. Specialized equipment, such as air samplers or real-time devices, collects samples or measures concentrations, providing data for analysis in laboratories.

Asbestos testing involves collecting samples materials like insulation and floor tiles, which are analyzed in a laboratory using methods such as polarized light microscopy.Careful handling and safety protocols are essential to prevent fiber release during collection, with trained professionals ensuring accurate results and minimizing health risks.The purpose is to identify asbestos presence, assess risk, and provide information for informed decisions on management or removal, helping property owners and agencies recognize hazards and protect health and safety.

Lead testing is the process of evaluating the presence and concentration of lead in different materials or environments. It involves collecting samples for analysis to determine lead levels, aiming to identify potential sources of exposure and assess associated health risks.Testing can be performed on various surfaces such as paint, soil, dust, water, and consumer products, enabling individuals, organizations, and authorities to assess lead hazards and take necessary actions to reduce exposure. Methods may include laboratory analysis, portable instruments, or test kits.Unlike many lead tests that require samples to be sent to a lab, our team offers on-site testing with a cutting-edge XRF Analyzer, which can also detect other metals and elements.

Mold testing is performed by trained experts of our team who adhere to specific protocols and guidelines to ensure accurate and dependable results. The data gathered from mold testing aids homeowners and professionals in assessing the presence and severity of mold issues within a property, enabling informed decisions about remediation and potential health risks linked to mold.It's essential to understand that mold testing reflects the mold presence at a particular time and location. Given that mold spores are common in the environment it's typical to detect some level of mold spores indoors. Professionals should interpret mold test results, as they can evaluate the findings within the broader context of the indoor environment and any associated health concerns.

Our strategy involves a thorough evaluation of site-specific conditions, regulatory requirements, stakeholder concerns, and the optimal outcomes for each location. This approach has led to numerous success stories, where clients have reclaimed value from impaired properties and fostered goodwill in affected communities by creating valuable assets.

We offer comprehensive site restoration and reuse solutions that leverage in-situ technologies and incorporate essential remedial design elements into future redevelopment plans. To ensure the viability of ecosystems, we employ scientifically proven and defensible methods to inform our risk reduction strategies.