Do You Need an Environmental Assessment? Issues that Require a Closer Look
If you’re getting ready to renovate a building that went up in the era of asbestos fireproofing or located on or near suspected soil or groundwater contamination, a thorough environmental review is a practical step and probably a legal requirement as well. “A thorough environmental assessment is one of the…
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Developers & Building Managers Find New Opportunities in LEED Certification
Developers, commercial builders, and property managers are turning to LEED certification for a wide array of benefits that include a reduced carbon footprint, energy savings and customer and employee health. LEED Certification for Environmental Sustainability and Healthier People LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is an essential tool…
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Where There’s Wildfire, There’s Wildfire Smoke: Assessing for Wildfire Smoke Damage
As California approaches the height of wildfire season this month, officials are bracing for an increasingly volatile situation as minimal rainfall has left much of the state dangerously dry. A growing and overactive fire season is a direct result of climate change, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection…
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Commercial Lead Assessments Yield Quick, High-Tech Results
Modern lead assessment techniques can look a bit like a scene from a sci-fi movie as white-suited technicians beam x-ray fluorescence from hand-held guns into the painted surfaces of long-vacant buildings. But this real-life process is a critical tool in helping developers and property owners assess the environmental costs of…
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Is Mold Growing in Your Building?
Excessive Moisture in Buildings Can Be Costly to Health and Business When excessive moisture intrudes into an indoor building environment, unhealthy bacteria or fungal growth is usually not far behind. According to the California Department of Public Health, "the presence of visible mold, visible moisture, water-damaged materials, or mold odor…
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