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

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Stormwater Management for Property Owners: Common Problems and Solutions

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APAugust 24, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
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Though we rarely think about them, a stormwater management system is a standard, and mandated, feature of every commercial property. Whether it uses a dry pond or a wet pond or some other structure, a stormwater management system is designed to prevent excessive runoff from your property onto a neighboring property, as well as to…

When You Receive A Threatening Stormwater Compliance Letter

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APAugust 17, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Full Dry Pond Stormwater Compliance Letter - GLE Associates

I frequently get calls from property managers and owners who have received an unexpected, and confusing, inspection report letter from their municipality, or Water Management District (WMD). These usually come from the respective regulatory department responsible for water management, and may talk about an “inspection report” that is required as a condition of their permit….

Three Exciting Ways Drone Technology is Set To Revolutionize the Building Assessment Industry

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APAugust 10, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
drone technology

Unless you’re living under a rock, it’s hard to miss the buzz circulating around the growing use of drones (officially known as UAVs—unmanned aerial vehicles) in applications as diverse as law enforcement, photography, and even oil rig inspections. The Harvard Business Review estimates that the drone business is poised to become a $7 billion industry…

Maintaining Stormwater Systems

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APAugust 4, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Maintaining Stormwater Systems - GLE Associates

Nationwide, there are thousands of stormwater management systems, many of which are owned by commercial property owners. In fact, nearly every commercially developed property has some form of stormwater management system. In many cases, the system is so low maintenance that the property owner only thinks about it every few years, when the district-mandated inspection…

Summertime Means Mold Time: What Commercial Property Owners Need to Know

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJuly 28, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
mold growth - GLE Associates, Inc.
Summertime is upon us, which of course means it’s the time of year for long, sun-filled days, vacations from school and work, enjoying the great outdoors, and… mold growth. Unfortunately, mold loves the same kinds of warm temperatures we do. As rising temperatures and relative humidity levels raise your risk for mold growth, now is...

Four Hidden Stormwater System Risks Lenders Need to Understand

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJuly 28, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
stormwater - GLE Associates, Inc.
Every commercial lender knows the importance of getting a civil engineer to look at a property to assess the feasibility for development. Many lenders also insist on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments on potentially risky properties, to mitigate their own risk in lending against a possibly contaminated site. Whether the property is undeveloped land or...

Five Reasons to Perform a Hazardous Building Materials Assessment Before Every Property Purchase

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJuly 28, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
hazardous building materials assessment
Investors, owners, and banks know that a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is a must on every new commercial property purchase. Increasingly, these individuals are likewise recognizing the limits of the PCA to fully cover their potential liability. Along with reserve tables and code compliance reviews, many have begun to add the hazardous building materials assessment...

Contamination Remediation: What Developers Need to Know

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJuly 28, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Nobody likes to hear that a potential development site has contamination on it. Nevertheless, it is certainly better to hear this before a purchase rather than after. Unfortunately, developers often rush into a purchase without adequate environmental due diligence, and wind up with unpleasant news on the wrong side of the closing date. Even in...

Brownfield Sites: What Developers Need to Know

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJuly 28, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
brownfield - GLE Associates, Inc.
Brownfields can be an enticing option for developers in high-demand areas, thanks to lower purchase prices and government incentives for development. However, they do come with their own potential pitfalls and complications, which can cause massive headaches for developers. Here’s what you need to know in order to make the most of brownfield opportunities, while...

Four Indoor Air Quality Problems and Their Solutions

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJune 22, 2016 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Tenant complaints about indoor air quality (IAQ) can be frustrating and difficult to resolve. Whether the occupants are convinced that there’s a mold problem, or they describe headaches that seem to go away when they leave the building, air quality issues can be tough to diagnose and costly to remediate. Because of these challenges, it...

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