Ownership and redevelopment of brownfield properties can provide a business opportunity and greatly benefit a community. While there is significant ...
Technical Articles
New Phase I ESA Standard Redefines “Recognized Environmental Condition”
Through November of 2021, over 300,000 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Reports have been prepared in the United States in connection with the sale, purchase, financing, and development of commercial real estate. The primary purpose of conducting a Phase I ESA is to identify whether there are Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) in connection with a property being investigated. ...
Amendments to PA’s Act 2 Statewide Health Standards – May Have Site-Specific Impacts on Environmental Assessments and Cleanups
PFAS Trends – New Emphasis By US EPA May Have Broad Implications
Think Before You Test! Important Takeaways from PADEP’s Management of Fill Policy
Managing the Threat of Vapor Intrusion
Managing the threat of vapor intrusion has become an all too familiar challenge for many brownfield redevelopers and commercial property owners. Vapor intrusion occurs when vapors migrate from contaminated soil or groundwater into an overlying or adjacent building. The risk, or challenge, arises when people breathe these vapors and potentially experience negative health effects. Brickhouse assists clients through these challenges, from the initial phase of determining the risk of vapor intrusion to developing the most cost-effective and least disruptive solutions when mitigation is necessary. ...