Tag Archive: EPA compliance

Explore the intricate web of regulations and groundbreaking initiatives spearheaded by federal agencies, the Department of Defense, the construction industry, and environmental consulting firms to ensure optimal indoor air quality (IAQ) and safeguard public health. Collaborative strategies and policies that ensure safe air in military and federal buildings, promote occupant…

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moved last month to begin the process of prohibiting the last known form of asbestos still being imported into the U.S., the challenges for the construction industry are far from settled. The agency’s proposed rule would prohibit the importation, use or manufacturing of chrysotile,…

Environmental assessments are increasingly in demand as property purchases and commercial and industrial redevelopment surges. As the economy accelerates and property buying increases, many developers are turning to environmental assessments to ensure due diligence. But it’s not simply by choice – it has been a standard practice for banks to…

Although it is highly regulated and banned for several new uses, asbestos is found in many buildings constructed before 1980 and is still in use in the United States. That means an exposure risk exists for those who occupy buildings with deteriorating asbestos- containing materials and for workers in older buildings…

Just when you thought you could start renovations on a recently purchased building, a potential liability stops you dead in your tracks: PCBs. You can't move forward with renovations until removal and cleanup is complete. Maybe you knew they were there already, or maybe you didn't. Either way, you don’t…