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Preparing for a property renovation? About to demolish a structure to build a new one? Don’t let your project plans be derailed by unanticipated asbestos or hazardous materials regulations.  When is an asbestos or hazardous materials survey needed? What should you expect during and after a survey? PM’s industrial hygiene experts walk you through the…

Most commercial real estate developers and lenders are familiar with the steps of environmental due diligence. But what happens when a Phase II ESA identifies a problem that represents a financial burden and due care responsibility to the purchaser? Or needs ongoing mitigation – like vapor intrusion? A PM Environmental expert sheds light on the…

As COVID-19 related restrictions are lifted and economic activity resumes, property managers and developers are looking for guidance to transition swiftly and safely to a ‘new normal’. PM Environmental specialists share insights about how to reopen a facility or restart the due diligence process. They also share PM’s roadmap for guarding the health and safety…

Somewhere along the path to satisfying the environmental due diligence requirements on your property, it’s likely that you’ve come across the term Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, or Phase II ESA. Like the name suggests, a Phase II ESA is the second step in the environmental due diligence process, and usually follows a Phase I…

When the potential for vapor intrusion (VI) is identified due to sub-slab vapor concentrations above screening levels, mitigation systems are frequently used to control exposure. For existing structures with potential VI risk, the most common mitigation is the Sub-Slab Depressurization (SSD) technology.  The USEPA defines SSD technology as “a system designed to achieve lower sub-slab…

Spring has just arrived! As we welcome the return of milder temperatures, PM Environmental’s industrial hygiene experts help us focus on a less pleasant part of the season – air quality problems caused by mold. One sure sign of the season is spring cleaning – giving our homes a fresh start by clearing away the…

The best answer I ever heard to the question “Why does one do environmental due diligence?” was: “My lender is making me.”  Of course that’s not the reason. But it is a reason.  Environmental due diligence typically breaks down into two types: (1) researching residual environmental contamination on a property; and (2) evaluating environmental compliance….

Every project, from due diligence to economic incentives, poses new and unique challenges which require PM’s professionals to come up with innovative solutions. Spread across PM’s various service lines, and spanning different geographical regions, check out these recent PM project highlights. The Louie Asbestos abatement is currently underway at The Louie in Lansing, Michigan. Located…

Surprised by the need for an updated environmental assessment or other related activities at your property? You’re not alone. PM Environmental experts discuss the common drivers of change, and how to avoid future surprises. Continuing Obligations – What are they? Owners and operators of properties that contain residual contamination have continuing obligations.  These generally include:…

PM Environmental has a long history of giving back to the communities in which we reside. As one of our core values, dedication to our business community is a large part of who we are. We make a point of exemplifying this throughout the year, supporting charities by volunteering our time, fundraising, or simply making…