Environmental due diligence needs vary across projects. Whether you are looking for a Phase I or Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, wetland assessment or soil vapor testing, we are here to help.
Explore our environmental due diligence capabilities and services below!
Environmental due diligence needs vary across projects. Whether you are looking for a Phase I or Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, wetland assessment or soil vapor testing, we are here to help.
Explore our environmental due diligence capabilities and services below!
Environmental due diligence means observing and assessing a property’s surroundings and potential risks. Developers, property managers, general contractors and lenders generally request these surveys and tests during building construction or as an occupancy condition.
A typical environmental due diligence study may include:
These checks generally fall into two categories. Traditional environmental due diligence (TEDD) focuses on pollution and hazardous materials, while natural resource environmental due diligence (NREDD) concentrates on identifying impacts on flora, fauna and historic sites.
Environmental due diligence means observing and assessing a property’s surroundings and potential risks. Developers, property managers, general contractors and lenders generally request these surveys and tests during building construction or as an occupancy condition.
A typical environmental due diligence study may include:
These checks generally fall into two categories. Traditional environmental due diligence (TEDD) focuses on pollution and hazardous materials, while natural resource environmental due diligence (NREDD) concentrates on identifying impacts on flora, fauna and historic sites.
Environmental due diligence is a proactive way to manage and reduce potential risks and impacts. The observation and testing processes help achieve these objectives by:
Environmental due diligence is a proactive way to manage and reduce potential risks and impacts. The observation and testing processes help achieve these objectives by:
There are several types of environmental due diligence services.
Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) fall under the TEDD umbrella. The primary purpose of this type of study is to evaluate whether property use has produced soil or groundwater contamination that could pose a risk to humans or the surrounding environment.
A Phase I ESA generally includes a site visit, condition observation, and review of the relevant laws and historic use records. The engineer may then recommend additional testing depending on the findings.
Phase II ESAs also fit the TEDD categorization. These studies can help reveal hazardous substances on the subject property. A Phase II assessment often serves as a follow-up to a Phase I ESA that uncovered potential risks requiring more exploration.
The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) provides a testing framework for Phase II ESAs. Following these guidelines can enhance compliance with federal and state laws.
Wetlands assessments are a type of NREDD study. They help identify properties and site areas that may fall under conservation restrictions.
When an engineer finds these locations or properties, they prepare a wetland delineation to show the subject areas. They then forward the information to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who can decide whether the property is adequate for building and issue any required permits.
There are several types of environmental due diligence services.
Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) fall under the TEDD umbrella. The primary purpose of this type of study is to evaluate whether property use has produced soil or groundwater contamination that could pose a risk to humans or the surrounding environment.
A Phase I ESA generally includes a site visit, condition observation, and review of the relevant laws and historic use records. The engineer may then recommend additional testing depending on the findings.
Phase II ESAs also fit the TEDD categorization. These studies can help reveal hazardous substances on the subject property. A Phase II assessment often serves as a follow-up to a Phase I ESA that uncovered potential risks requiring more exploration.
The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) provides a testing framework for Phase II ESAs. Following these guidelines can enhance compliance with federal and state laws.
Wetlands assessments are a type of NREDD study. They help identify properties and site areas that may fall under conservation restrictions.
When an engineer finds these locations or properties, they prepare a wetland delineation to show the subject areas. They then forward the information to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who can decide whether the property is adequate for building and issue any required permits.
Construction and property management professionals nationwide engage ECS for environmental due diligence reviews for various reasons.
The ECS team makes exceptional customer service a priority. With our national accounts program, you get the benefits of a dedicated account manager who is your single point of contact throughout the process. They will navigate you through environmental due diligence observations with the skill and personalized attention your project deserves.
Our professional team includes industry veterans with decades of combined experience. We take a whole-team approach to projects to leverage collective knowledge. When you partner with ECS, you benefit from an innovative group of problem-solvers who look beyond the traditional.
At ECS, we live out our people-focused values by serving our communities, encouraging diversity and prioritizing work site safety. We also have an extensive network of industry contacts and resources to add to our sustainability focus and financial stability. Industry professionals have rewarded our efforts with numerous distinctions and recognition.
With more data, you can make more informed decisions. Our team values open and consistent communication with our clients. Every report and proposal we deliver contains ample detail meant to help keep your projects moving forward.
Our team is prepared to help with your TEDD and NREDD assessments to give you confidence your project meets standards, requirements and specifications.
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