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October 1, 2019

Top Three Environmental Issues in Commercial Real Estate

By Steven Kitzke

LOWER RISK AND PROTECT ASSETS

Environmental contamination concerns are often the costliest liability associated with commercial real estate, and can significantly impact transactions. In a recent print article for the Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal, I outlined three of the biggest environmental issues stakeholders should know about: radon gas, vapor intrusion, and the emerging contaminant PFAS. These environmental issues are complex in assessment scope and regulatory requirements for compliance, thereby requiring the engagement of knowledgeable environmental consultants.

About the Authors

Steven Kitzke

Steven Kitzke

Managing Principal
Steven Kitzke has been working for 26-year career within the consulting engineering industry. His experience consulting for private and public sector clients as well for small and large firms has provided him valuable insight as to the positive relationship between client and firm. His approach with employees as well as clients has been to listen and understand their needs first. He currently acts as Managing Principal for Partner Engineering and Science, and brings a strong focus to attaining a higher level of achievement with respect to leading regional and national operations, managing national account programs and developing successful technical and client-focused operations. He has worked extensively in the public/governmental sector for such entities as United States Postal Service (USPS), United States Department of Environmental Protection (EPA) and United States Department of Defense (DOD). He has also developed deep relations with private sector clients such as lending institutions, developers, brokers and equity property owners in assisting them with their commercial real estate due diligence needs.

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