6 Examples of Technology Improving Project & Construction Management

Advances in Technology Are Advancing the Real Estate Construction Industry Progress in both regular and digital technology has come in leaps and bounds over the past few years, and shows no signs of stopping.  Such technology, especially in the digital vertical, has helped to improve numerous industries, including the real estate construction industry.  And this, …

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Why Dry Cleaners Pose Problems for Commercial Real Estate Properties

Dry cleaning businesses are quite common in cities, small towns and urban areas throughout the United States and Canada. So is the pollution (and contamination) that a dry cleaning business creates. Due the chemical nature and resistance to degradation, the contamination that a dry cleaning store creates can pose serious potential risk for a real …

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Most Common Construction Site Safety Violations in 2018

Through innocent accident, neglect, lack of oversight or incompetence, safety violations occur at construction sites all over the country. And the danger or injury to onsite workers, as well as the cost to real estate investors and owners, are real. And in some cases, can bankrupt a construction project from achieving completion. Now that we …

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Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)

Your guide to everything Phase 1 What is a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment? A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment is a standardized due diligence investigation that determines whether hazardous materials exist on a property. Predominantly, a Phase 1 analyzes any potential liabilities for property purchasers, owners, operators, and lenders. A Phase 1 investigation looks …

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Phase 1 Regulations: CERCLA, ASTM, and AAI

Any Environmental Firm should be experts in the rules and regulations pertaining to Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments. In this post, we will discuss three of the most important Phase 1 regulations, CERCLA, ASTM, and AAI. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) was enacted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …

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How to Manage Multiple Deadlines All at Once: Best Practices for Multitasking

Almost regardless of the job position or your vocation, no doubt you’ve run across this phrase in some job post you’ve seen online or in a newspaper’s want-ad: “This position requires someone who is organized, able to prioritize and works well under pressure.”  Translated? You need to know how to multitask. Multitasking has been around …

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What I Think You Should You Know About Radon Testing & Mitigation?

Radon testing

The detrimental effects of radon upon people’s health has been well researched and recorded, especially in recent years. It’s presence in commercial buildings and multifamily dwellings, even in miniscule degrees, can be lethal. In fact, over a period of time radon can cause a myriad of serious illnesses and diseases and lead to death. Thus, its remediation or …

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How to Hire An Environmental Consultant?

INTRODUCTION: You have many choices when it comes to environmental consulting firm.  Having been a part of the industry for over 15 years, we at Essel know there are some significant distinctions between certain firms. To help you along your decision making process, we have compile a list of 5 questions you should ask when …

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The Single Most Common Issue Found in Properties and How Much It Costs…

During a site walk-through on a property due-diligence survey, such as a Property Condition Assessment (PCA), there are certain common recommended upgrades and repairs. These items range from immediate code deficiencies, life safety issues, general replacement and/or deferred maintenance. One of the most common site issues is the upkeep of asphalt paving. All paving should …

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