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Author: Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP

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How to Choose the Right Asbestos Consultant

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APOctober 13, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
asbestos consultant

Choosing an asbestos consultant for your renovation or demolition project, or to respond to potential asbestos contamination, could be as simple as a quick Google search. But we don’t recommend it. There are risks associated with hiring an asbestos consultant, and it’s important to do a little due diligence before making the decision. What is…

How Mold in Marijuana Makes Sick People Sicker

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APOctober 1, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP

Medical marijuana has been in the news for a long time, for many different reasons. On the one hand, proponents of legalization tout the many benefits for people sick with everything from cancer to rheumatoid arthritis. On the other hand, opponents of its legalization cite concerns about its use as a gateway drug, as well…

What You Need to Know About Cause and Origin Investigations

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APSeptember 5, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Cause and Origin Investigations

Nobody loves having to file a claim for property damage, but at least your insurance will cover it, right? Well… maybe. As some property owners recovering from hurricanes in Texas and Florida are learning, just because you’re covered doesn’t mean you’re covered. Depending on your policy, some forms of damage may not be eligible for…

What You Need to Know About Environmental Compliance Services

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJune 26, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
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For commercial property owners, purchasers, and developers, environmental compliance services are a critical component of due diligence and risk mitigation. Environmental compliance services can protect from liability associated with land contamination, unexpected costs associated with environmental clean-up, and unfavorable purchases of previously contaminated property. Environmental compliance services also are critical in preventing unnecessary government fines…

What You Need to Know About Asbestos Air Testing

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APMay 29, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
asbestos air testing

It sounds like something out of a horror movie. An invisible darkness lurks in the air. Every time you take a breath, its essence enters your body and stays there. Slowly, silently, it digs itself deeper, lodging itself with microscopic hooks into the tissue of your lungs. Every time you breathe, its hold over you…

What Is a Building Condition Assessment and When Do You Need One?

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APMay 8, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Building Condition Assessment

A Building Condition Assessment (BCA), also known as a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA), is a systematic inspection, review, and report on the state of a commercial building’s structure and systems. It is often compared to a home inspection, but it provides more detailed information and is necessarily more complex due to the nature of and…

How to Estimate the Cost of Asbestos Removal

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APApril 25, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
cost of asbestos removal
If you’ve recently discovered, or fear you may discover, asbestos in one of your buildings, you may be wondering how to estimate the cost of asbestos removal. Contrary to common belief, asbestos continues to be used in a variety of building applications, and this means that even modern buildings require an asbestos survey prior to...

What is the Cost of An Asbestos Test?

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APApril 10, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
asbestos test

The presence of asbestos can be hazardous to workers and building occupants during renovations and even in the course of daily business, and the only way to know if it is a problem is to test for it. What Is Asbestos and Why Is It a Problem? Asbestos is a heat-resistant silicate fiber that is…

Here’s What You Need to Know About National Asbestos Awareness Week

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APApril 8, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
National Asbestos Awareness Week
This month the U.S. Senate approved Resolution 15, which institutes a National Asbestos Awareness Week for the week of April 1-7. The resolution was a bipartisan effort widely lauded as an important movement toward safer buildings and workplaces. “Each year, up to 40,000 Americans die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases while imports and use continue,” says...

Here’s When You Should Do Asbestos Testing

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APMarch 14, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Asbestos Testing
If you’re planning a renovation or demolition project this year, you want to be prepared to protect workers from potential hazards - and yourself from potential liability. Many property owners assume that if a building is relatively new, they don't need to worry about testing for asbestos. Unfortunately, this often ends badly, like it did...

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