Environmental assessments focus on potential environmental concerns, the cost of addressing those concerns and possible environmental liability, based on a review of the property’s history, available regulatory databases and visual observations. Because significant business and risk management decisions are based on the data generated, they require extreme care and diligence in their execution. Our skilled engineers, geologists and environmental scientists have the local knowledge and expertise needed to provide feasible project solutions — from inception to completion — for financial institutions, real estate developers, property management firms, attorneys, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the manufacturing, healthcare and government sectors. We offer clients the benefit of in-depth knowledge of properties so they can make informed decisions on purchasing, managing, or financing assets.

We conduct phase I environmental site assessments (ESA) and can provide seamless transitions to phase II or III assessments, where warranted. We also offer property condition assessments (PCA), 
seismic risk assessments (SRA), flood plain analysis, vapor intrusion investigations, mold testing and more.

Our health and safety consultants can help you develop site-specific emergency action and management plans to ensure your preparedness for when a potential hazard urgently becomes a real one. When emergencies do occur, our industrial hygienists and other environmental experts can quickly be on-site to manage the situation, control the damage, and ensure safety. We offer immediate responsiveness 24/7, providing coverage during weather-related catastrophes, emergency situations in public/private sector buildings and more. EFI Global works with restoration and abatement contractors who can complete remediation scopes of work and restore building operations under aggressive deadlines.

Our proven team of investigators can identify ways to control building energy expenses and environmental impacts. We have the experience needed for the proper collection, compilation, analysis and reporting of building energy performance information associated with commercial properties. Our certified experts provide world-class service and conduct program reviews to benchmark energy use each year, thus ensuring you have the right information to make smart decisions that save energy, money and carbon dioxide.

EFI Global provides environmental consulting and emergency response services for transportation spills and catastrophes in which the release of petroleum products and other hazardous materials result in property contamination. We offer immediate assessments of site conditions, environmental regulatory guidance, preparation of remedial action plans, oversight of remediation contractors, regulatory reporting and cost management consulting. Our remediation monitoring programs can assist you in managing and resolving environmental risks to soil and groundwater associated with emergency spills and uncontrolled releases. EFI Global’s experienced project managers work to control the costs associated with spill cleanup and can provide third party audits of contractor invoices for spill response projects — whether or not our team is directly involved.

We have seasoned experts with years of experience in their respective fields who provide unbiased conclusions supported with expert witness testimony that can withstand the rigors of litigation. Our certified safety professionals (CSP) and industrial hygienists (CIH) have reviewed and evaluated thousands of occupational accidents that occurred in manufacturing, industrial, commercial and agricultural settings, drawing on their expert knowledge of the particular regulatory standards in those sectors. Their findings have been used successfully in trials at all levels of the judicial system.

Our hazardous materials (hazmat) management team has the necessary expertise, training and regulatory knowledge to provide comprehensive investigation, analysis and consultation.

Hazardous materials consulting projects are often associated with the renovation or demolition of existing structures. Our services include comprehensive building surveys, abatement design and bidding, abatement project oversight and monitoring, development of management plans and litigation support services. We can address pre-demolition/renovation building issues — such as asbestos, lead paint, PCBs and universal waste — in all types of facilities.

EFI Global’s team of qualified microbiologists, engineers and industrial hygienists can evaluate indoor air quality (IAQ) issues caused by microbiological materials, such as molds and bacteria. We also test using recommended commercial and residential standards for carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide, radon gas, particulates and volatile organic compounds. When evaluating buildings for IAQ, our team examines ventilation systems and their operation, local sources of pollution, facility use and distribution of its occupants. In addition to our evaluation and testing services, we can provide remediation work plans and specifications to address the removal of microbial contaminants and repair building systems.

EFI Global offers a full spectrum of industrial hygiene compliance and consultation services. Our team works to identify, evaluate, and control chemical and physical hazards. We can evaluate the effectiveness of existing engineering and administrative controls, develop appropriate exposure control strategies, and assist plant engineers and health and safety specialists in complying with applicable regulations.

Our professionals, accredited as leaders in energy and environmental design, are renowned experts in the sustainable building community. We help clients define the environmental sustainability performance of all types of buildings, regardless of where they are in their lifespan.

EFI Global provides a wide range of workplace safety consulting services, including management systems for occupational health, safety and environmental compliance audits; job hazard analyses; industrial hygiene services; determinations of occupational exposures and how to reduce exposures with substitution or engineering controls; and health and safety program development and training. We also offer on-site construction safety management, including inspection and oversight of construction activities. Our team has performed thousands of workplace accident investigations and directed health and safety programs for organizations in various industries.

Our geologists, environmental scientists and engineers employ creative and cost-effective strategies in developing management plans for underground (UST) and above-ground (AST) petroleum storage tanks. We conduct site assessments to identify tank leaks, develop corrective active plans, and provide oversight of implementation and remediation activities. We have performed assessments as part of emergency response activities for major oil, pipeline, insurance, automotive, trucking and banking companies, as well as governmental regulatory agencies.

EFI Global’s regulatory experts provide custom, solution-oriented assessments that assist clients in maintaining compliance with environmental, health and safety monitoring, permitting, recordkeeping and training requirements. We understand that environmental management systems (EMS) and health and safety management systems (HSMS) require a team effort, so we partner closely with clients to learn about their particular facilities, operations and permit needs.

Our team is well-versed in the complexities of property redevelopments that may be complicated by the presence of pollutants, contaminants or hazardous substances in soil, soil vapor, sediments, indoor air and ground and surface waters. We collaborate with clients on full-cycle site assessment and remediation services — from initial contaminant discovery through complete characterization, risk assessment, remedial design and cleanup implementation. Our approaches are tailored to site-specific conditions utilizing a risk management framework, which allows our clients to make informed decisions on engineering designs, remedial activity, operations and maintenance. Our expert team is experienced in working with landowners, developers, government agencies and regulatory bodies on evaluating and executing successful solutions at all types of facilities.

EFI Global’s geotechnical and environmental experts conduct soil and groundwater research and investigations, as well as develop remediation plans for cases where contamination is detected. Our team of biologists, chemists, geologists, geographers, hydrologists, physicists, bioengineers and civil engineers is highly experienced in professional sampling, measuring, assessing and reporting techniques. We can help you determine the composition of soil layers or identify possible contamination of groundwater or a parcel of land.

To assist clients in methodically analyzing project details, regulatory requirements, cost considerations and industry standards, we provide third party review and data verification services. Our experts work to ensure that client projects are being executed in a responsible and practical manner, without cost overruns or delays. We review work performed by contractors, restoration and remediation firms, and environmental services providers, with an eye toward efficiency and compliance.

We offer a variety of environmental training services for public and private sector clients. Our training focuses on regulatory compliance and asbestos awareness regarding potential exposures and site procedures for worker safety and health. Our team members are experienced trainers and include certified industrial hygienists, certified safety professionals and licensed asbestos inspectors and management planners. As a service to our insurance clients, we regularly provide training that complies with various continuing education requirements.

To address land development needs, we perform environmental feasibility studies and environmental permitting services. These help our clients make informed decisions about property purchases, real estate development and planned construction activities as they relate to nearby wetlands and listed species. We can also provide expert reviews of permitting information and interpretive guidance or required regulatory interaction. Our team has extensive experience in performing wetland delineations, assisting clients with permitting, and developing mitigation plans. We can conduct wildlife studies involving amphibians, reptiles, fish and small mammals to determine the impact of proposed projects.