Talk With Our Team Asbestos & Lead · Pre-Renovation Planning Before You Renovate: Asbestos, Lead and Environmental Hazards in Older Buildings Older buildings may contain materials and environmental conditions that can affect demolition, renovation, scheduling, and worker protection. Environmental Testing and Consulting · Building Health & Construction Support At a Glance Identify asbestos, lead, and...
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Phase I ESA Results: What Happens When Contamination Is Found?
Talk With Our Team Environmental Due Diligence · Phase I ESA What Happens After a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Identifies a Problem? A recognized environmental condition is not the end of the transaction. It is the beginning of a better-informed decision. Environmental Testing and Consulting · Property Acquisition & Redevelopment At a Glance A...
The Building Changed Hands. The Contamination Didn’t. | ETC
The Building Changed Hands. The Contamination Didn’t. At a Glance Purchasing a contaminated property doesn’t necessarily mean inheriting liability for existing contamination. Michigan’s Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) process can provide qualifying purchasers and operators with important liability protection. Liability protection doesn’t eliminate applicable due care obligations. Owners may still need to manage exposure risks and...Continue reading
Before the Excavator Arrives, Someone Needs to Ask the Asbestos Question
Before the Excavator Arrives, Someone Needs to Ask the Asbestos Question At a Glance Asbestos planning should happen before renovation or demolition begins. A proper survey helps prevent costly delays, change orders, and compliance problems. Owners, contractors, and subcontractors may all have responsibilities depending on the work. The goal is simple: know what is in...Continue reading
Home Asbestos Testing: DIY Kit or Direct Lab Submission
Home Asbestos Testing: DIY Kit or Direct Lab Submission | ETL Asbestos · Home Testing How to Test Your Home for Asbestos—With or Without a DIY Test Kit Environmental Testing Laboratories · Home Asbestos Testing & Bulk Sample Analysis Key Takeaways Asbestos cannot be identified by sight—laboratory analysis of a sample is the only reliable...Continue reading
Radon Testing and Laboratory Analysis Made Simple
Radon Testing and Laboratory Analysis Made Simple | ETL Order Radon Testing Radon · Laboratory Analysis Radon Testing Does Not Have to Be Complicated Environmental Testing Laboratory · Radon Testing & Certified Laboratory Analysis Key Takeaways Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter nearly any type of building. You cannot see, smell,...Continue reading
You Have a HUD-Funded Project. ETC Knows How to Get It Moving.
HUD Part 58 Environmental Reviews: Get Your Project Moving — Environmental Testing and Consulting Get a Quote! Environmental Compliance · HUD-Funded Projects You Have a HUD-Funded Project. ETC Knows How to Get It Moving. Environmental Testing & Consulting · HUD Part 58 Environmental Review Services Key Takeaways HUD-funded projects may require an environmental review before...Continue reading
Stop Managing Laboratories. Start Moving Projects Forward.
Stop Managing Laboratories. Start Moving Projects Forward. The hidden cost of splitting environmental analysis across multiple laboratories—and why we built ETL differently At a Glance The price per sample is only part of the laboratory cost. Separate shipments, chains of custody, contacts, reports, and invoices all add staff time and project friction. Multiple laboratories can...Continue reading
What Happens When a Building Sits Quiet All Summer? The Hidden Water System Risks During Vacant Periods
What Happens When a Building Sits Quiet All Summer? Key Takeaways Reduced occupancy changes water quality. When fixtures sit unused, disinfectant residuals decline and stagnant water can develop conditions that support bacterial growth. Stagnation alone isn’t the problem — introduction is. Legionella risk increases when stagnant conditions are combined with the bacteria actually entering the...Continue reading
What Summer Reveals About Environmental Risk
What Summer Reveals About Environmental Risk Key Takeaways Environmental due diligence prevents project delays — know what is in your building before disturbing materials. Summer work compounds existing risks. Higher temperatures, increased activity, and compressed schedules amplify problems that have been developing quietly. Asbestos and lead require active management, not just paperwork. Compliance systems only...Continue reading