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Providing environmental consulting nationwide specializing in tailored environmental solutions for the commercial real estate and industrial sectors.
Due Diligence
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A desktop review of site history, regulatory databases, and public documents; coupled with a visit to the property to identify any potential environmental issues. Also meets the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) for landowner liability protections.
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A more cost-effective option for environmental due diligence, but does not meet the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) for landowner liability protections. Can be completed with limited records review and usually acts as a precursor to Phase I.
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Also known as a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), subsurface investigations look into the Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) identified during Phase I. Involves drilling of the site’s soil and/or groundwater, sampling, laboratory analysis, and recommendations for corrective action, if needed.
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Using data from a subsurface investigation, we can estimate the cost of remediating issues to meet the requirements for regulatory compliance. This cost estimate can be a valuable tool when negotiating price during a property acquisition.
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Our team includes experts that have spent years in the construction industry. They can perform an assessment of on-site building(s), identify existing issues, and estimate future maintenance or repair costs. The data collected during a PCA can help a buyer understand the annual costs associated with maintaining the property or give lenders insight into their borrower’s financial responsibilities.
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Midstream oil and gas is a complex industry with complex regulations. Envise serves the finance industry to make these requirements easy to understand and inspects assets to determine operational and climate risk.
Natural Resources
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Led by our in-house accredited Professional Wetland Scientist, Envise conducts thorough wetland and waters identification through a combination of desktop reviews and field investigations. We analyze regulatory databases, aerial imagery, and hydrologic maps, followed by on-site inspections, to determine the presence of wetlands and waters of the U.S. in compliance with USACE guidelines.
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Our team of experienced biologists, guide clients through USACE and Louisiana Coastal Use Permitting (OCM) to ensure regulatory compliance for wetland and waters of the U.S. impacts. From application submission to mitigation planning, we support your project every step of the way to avoid regulatory setbacks.
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With nearly 2,500 species protected under the Endangered Species Act, ensuring your project doesn’t impact these vulnerable species and their habitats can be complex. Envise’s experienced biologists specialize in identifying threatened and endangered species and developing tailored plans to minimize risks, ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations.
Health and Safety
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Robust regulation and potential litigation can make asbestos seem like a daunting task. Our team of accredited professionals can survey buildings for the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and develop plans to remove these materials or manage them in place. Envise also has professional trainers to teach staff proper work practices and implement safe handling to ensure the safety of building occupants.
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Envise’s team of accredited professionals can conduct assessments for lead concerns, implement plans to remove lead, and develop reports that meet the requirements of applicable regulations including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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Molds are ubiquitous but there are places where they’re not wanted. Envise’s portfolio of mold services is different from other consultants. We don’t just treat the problem, we find the root cause through assessment, building envelope engineering, and remediation. With over 100,000 known species of mold, our microbiologists can tailor our services to implement a working solution.
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the majority of the country is in a radon risk area with 33% of U.S. counties being at high-risk for radon exposure above the recommended level. Envise offers radon testing services to determine the radon risk for your property and deploy mitigation techniques, if necessary.
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There are dozens of building materials regulated for disposal making renovation or demolition a complex task. Envise can identify and quantify these materials to not only mitigate landowner risk, but also ensure contractors have the information they need to provide accurate bids.
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Not sure of the issue? Getting complaints of a strange smell? Envise can conduct an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment to identify the problem and make recommendations for solutions.
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Envise can help your company stay compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations. Our team of trained professionals can utilize equipment to measure the concentration of airborne contaminants, report results, and make recommendations for corrective action, if necessary. Whether your crew works in construction, demolition, welding, foundry, mining, refinery, or other industry, Envise can tailor the sampling to your needs.
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Envise can test the breathing air quality of a self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or supplied breathing air respirator prior to use, and confirm that the breathing air complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) requirements for Grade D breathing air.
Remediation
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Oil and gas exploration, production, and support services can cause land to become contaminated by Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM). Our licensed surveyors can identify these issues, and implement plans to remediate.
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Envise is equipped to address contamination identified during a subsurface investigation. Our team can delineate contaminates, remove them, and submit results to regulators.
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Sometimes, the cost of remediation can be an unnecessary expense. Envise can monitor contaminant plumes for the potential to migrate into drinking water sources, protected waterways, and adjoining properties. The Envise team can also meet regulatory requirements to report these results and implement corrective actions, if necessary.
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Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) are a common occurrence during urban redevelopments. Our team includes licensed UST workers that can meet the regulatory requirements for UST removal and closure.
Compliance
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Our team is experienced with developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) that satisfy the requirements for the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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When permitting is required under the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), our team can submit permit applications on your behalf and conduct the required quarterly discharge monitoring reports (DMR).
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Envise can act as an intermediary between your business and regulators to help streamline notifications, requests, and negotiations.
Construction
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Envise has experience with building envelope testing including windows, doors, standing-seam metal roofs, masonry, metal wall panels, air barriers, and water barriers. Our on-site tests meet the requirements of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and provide valuable data to assure quality construction.
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Operating construction machinery can generate enough vibration to cause damage to the surrounding area. This risk is amplified in urban and historical areas. Envise offers real-time monitoring of nearby structures to document the vibrations they are subjected to and alert site workers if operations are causing excessive vibrations. This service protects our clients and the community alike.
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