Business Environmental Risk – Defined by ASTM as “a risk which can have a material environmental or environmentally-driven impact on the business associated with the current or planned use of a parcel of commercial real estate, not necessarily limited to those environmental issues required to be investigated in this practice (ESA, ASTM E1527-05). Consideration of …
Indoor Air Quality – Helping you take a Preventative Approach
Currently, indoor air pollution is ranked by the EPA as one of the top five environmental risks to public health. Healthy Indoor Air Quality is important in all buildings and can be handled proactively. #IAQ is implied in most building codes as design and operation criteria. When challenging issues arise, testing and surveys are helpful …
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Springtime Weather and Mold
With warmer weather and more rain during the spring season, damp conditions lead to more moisture existing within buildings. As many are prone to allergies during spring, it is exasperated by mold growth. Keep in mind that more people have outdoor mold allergies than indoor mold allergies, however during springtime, it’s important to be especially …
Humidity = Moisture, Mildew and Mold Control
To keep the indoor air quality of your building high and to prevent potentially dangerous conditions for inhabitants, it’s important to take the proper precautions to prevent mold and mildew in humid weather. Mold can deteriorate building materials, cause discoloration and odor problems, and lead to allergic reactions in susceptible individuals, as well as other …
Helping Schools with Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Mercury Issues – From Reactive to Proactive
Tim Popp, VP of Environmental Consulting, gave a presentation to the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group on Best Practices related to Indoor Air Quality, Mold & Mercury, on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Joint Sub-Fund Training Day. The presentation involved the objectives on preventing issues, and in the next best-case scenarios to promote early …