Historically, the term “vapor intrusion” was discussed only in association with the most heavily contaminated properties. Now, with the emergence of new stricter guidelines, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and many state regulatory agencies identify vapor intrusion as a major driver on many sites, including those with little to no soil or groundwater contamination. Designing and Installing a vapor intrusion mitigation barrier during construction can reduce or eliminate the threat posed by vapor intrusion. A vapor barrier can increase the value of a building and reduce liability.
October 04, 2023
Project Risk Profiles Shifted: Impact on Lenders, Borrowers, and Developers While there are many moving pieces in the works, the final rule clarified that effective immediately, USACE districts have resumed […]
September 11, 2023
Michael Macko has joined Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner), as a Senior Archaeologist based out of the Irvine, California office. With over 40 years of experience in archaeological and […]
October 24, 2023
The New SBA SOPs 50 10 7 and 7.1: Environmental Policy Updates On May 10, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued the newest Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 […]
