Guidelines for Heat Illness Prevention by Cal/OSHA
Dozens of workers die, and thousands more become sick each year from working in hot or humid conditions. The Occupational …
What is a Cultural Impact Assessment per CEQA/NEPA & What Does It Cover?
If you are involved in a project covered by CEQA, NEPA, or both, then you will have to do some …
What is CEQA and How Does it Affect Real Estate Development?
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a landmark piece of legislation that was put in place to add protection …
What is NEPA? What Does it Require?
In 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was enacted. This established the President’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The …
What is a Biological Site Assessment(BSA) per CEQA?
One of the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a Biological Site Assessment (BSA). This is intended …
Construction Rework: Causes, Consequences & How to Prevent It
Construction projects have many different moving parts. Even with proper planning, there is still a chance that things will not …
How to Approach Pre-construction Proactively
Far too many developers deal with issues that show up during the construction phase of a project reactively. They go …
What is the “Great Resignation” and Who Does it Affect?
You might have heard the phrase “Great Resignation.” It’s showing up on all kinds of news outlets, but what are …
Digital Onboarding: Can Construction Safety Be Learned Online?
As an employer, it’s natural that you’ll want to ensure that new employees get onboarded quickly and efficiently. Onboarding new …
ASTM E1527-21 Standard: New Phase 1 ESA Updates
We aim to provide risk insights in commercial real estate, emergency response, and environmental consultancy. We have been in service …
What is a Business Environmental Risk and Should You be Concerned?
When purchasing land, there are a lot of things you need to consider, such as the location and suitability of …
What Does a Construction Laborer Really Do?
Are you looking to get a new job but are unsure where to start or how you will know what …
A Project Manager’s Look at How to Identify and Prevent the Problem of Burnout
Anne Helen Peterson opens her 2020 book “Can’t Even: How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation” with a story from her …
Environmental & Ecological Trends to Watch For in 2022
It’s time to spend some time looking at pertinent environmental and ecological trends. Here are the things we at Essel …
Will Phase 1 Esa’s Cost More in 2022 – Because of the ASTM Update?
The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (Phase 1 ESA) updates have been finalized by the ASTM and forwarded to the …
What are PFAS? And Why Should You Be Concerned About Them?
As the owner or operator of a business or commercial facility, you have a responsibility to provide a safe environment …
How Do New Regulations About PFAS Affect Your ESA?
Your phase 1 environmental site assessment (ESA) is an important part of your project, and conducting a proper one involves …
What is a Geotech Survey? And What Does It Test For?
Real estate development requires a lot of surveying to be done before construction begins. One of the things that you …
What is an ALTA Survey?
If you are buying property for land development, then you will probably be told at some point that you need …
Things you Should Know About Getting Reimbursed for Hazard Tree Removal After a Natural Disaster
Natural disasters often result in the loss of and damage to numerous trees. In some cases, trees may become a …
How Do Cities Get Reimbursed by FEMA?
When there is a disaster, cities often request federal aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This aid generally …
What is a Tree Risk Assessment? And What is an “At Risk Tree”?
A downed tree can cause all kinds of problems. Trees fall on and damage structures, take out power lines, and …
What Is An Arborist? And When Do You Need One?
Properly maintaining and caring for the trees on your property is a challenge. Sometimes you might need a bit of …
Ghost Kitchens – the Future of Restaurants?
Few industries have suffered as much from the pandemic as restaurants. With many people avoiding dining out, even when restaurants …