What is a Phase II ESA? Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (Phase II ESAs), are often conducted after Phase I ESAs and involve the sampling of suspected contaminated materials. The assessment cost varies widely, and can range from $6,000 to $60,000. Phase II ESAs, commonly referred to as subsurface investigations, frequently include: Drilling of soil borings around the area …
Let’s set the scene: you’ve just been told by your bank that you need to conduct a Phase I ESA on your property. You shop around, request a few quotes from environmental companies, and are set on choosing the firm that provided you with the least expensive price. After all, isn’t every Phase I ESA …
Our engineers get asked the question, “when does a Phase I ESA expire?” all the time. If you’ve googled this question, you probably know the answer already: after six months, a Phase I ESA needs to be updated, and after one year, a Phase I ESA can no longer be used. You might be wondering, …
As an engineering firm, we often get asked the question, “when do I need a Phase I ESA?” We get it. If you’re not used to buying and selling commercial property, you’re probably not familiar with the ins and outs of environmental testing and the complications that go along with it. If you’re asking for …
As an engineering firm, we often hear the question, “when do I need a Phase I ESA?” We get it. If you’re not used to buying and selling commercial property, you’re probably not familiar with the ins and outs of environmental testing. If you’re asking for a loan to buy the property in question, you’ll …
Have you been told that you need a Phase I ESA, but aren’t sure what it is or where to start? More than likely, you are being required to perform a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (Phase 1 ESA) as a part of a commercial real estate transaction. Typically, the party that is providing the …
Even in 2020, far too many buyers are still unaware of just how many risks lie in wait as a result of environmental contamination and incomplete paperwork. The simple truth is that nothing should be taken at face value when purchasing commercial real estate— thorough investigation and environmental due diligence are integral to the processes …
On the hunt for a salesperson to join your team? Keeping an eye out for the following qualities while recruiting might make your search a little easier. 1. Good listening skills No matter the company, being a salesperson means looking at your potential clients as partners. What makes a partnership more successful than good listening …
The one thing that’s certain about acquiring talent post COVID-19 is that the process for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new staff members will never be the same. Here are a few tips for a successful pivot when it comes to hiring the best talent possible during and after the COVID-19 era: Go completely digital while …
At Essel, we’re often asked the question, “how is a Phase 2 ESA different from a Phase 1 ESA?” We get it, it’s complicated. Hopefully this article will start to provide answers to some of your Phase 1 & 2 ESA questions. What is a Phase 2 ESA? Development projects often require a Phase 2 …
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