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Technical Articles

New Phase I ESA Standard Redefines “Recognized Environmental Condition”

January 26, 2022

Through November of 2021, over 300,000 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Reports have been prepared in the United States in connection with the sale, purchase, financing, and development of commercial real estate. The primary purpose of conducting a Phase I ESA is to identify whether there are Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) in connection with a property being investigated. ...

Amendments to PA’s Act 2 Statewide Health Standards – May Have Site-Specific Impacts on Environmental Assessments and Cleanups

November 19, 2021

On November 22nd, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published updates to the Chapter 250 regulations for environmental investigations ...

PFAS Trends – New Emphasis By US EPA May Have Broad Implications

November 2, 2021

On October 18th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the agency’s comprehensive Strategic Roadmap to confront PFAS contamination nationwide. Below ...

Think Before You Test! Important Takeaways from PADEP’s Management of Fill Policy

September 28, 2021

Moving or importing soil and fill material from your property? Reduce liabilities by understanding these key takeaways from PADEP’s Management of Fill Policy. ...

Managing the Threat of Vapor Intrusion

August 24, 2021

Managing the threat of vapor intrusion has become an all too familiar challenge for many brownfield redevelopers and commercial property owners. Vapor intrusion occurs when vapors migrate from contaminated soil or groundwater into an overlying or adjacent building. The risk, or challenge, arises when people breathe these vapors and potentially experience negative health effects. Brickhouse assists clients through these challenges, from the initial phase of determining the risk of vapor intrusion to developing the most cost-effective and least disruptive solutions when mitigation is necessary. ...

Updated ASTM Phase I ESA Standard is Coming

July 21, 2021

Anyone involved with commercial and industrial real estate transactions should keep an eye out for the updated ASTM Standard for ...

Michael, I am so pleased with the response time, and thoughtfulness of your effort and Brickhouse in general. I wasted a LOT of time with other environmental companies. I guess it’s never too late. I plan on working for another 20+ years. Both you and Doug have been fantastic.

Jack B.

Dave, Very solid and professional work Dave. Thank you for everything.

– Dan W.

Paul, Thanks for your excellent work and planning for this. Glad it is done!

– Phillip R.

Your field staff were awesome. Steve is especially sharp and communicates well with the client and attorneys.
The whole crew inspired confidence, and made a strong impression that Brickhouse is a quality outfit.

– Sam C. and Mark R.

Excellent job to all at Brickhouse! Yet another successful project, nice work! Thank you.

– Scott E.

The loan went through! Thanks for all that you have done for us, you did an amazing job!!!

– Pete S.

We officially sold the home. We thank you and appreciate what you have done to ease the transition. Your expertise is duly noted and it was nice working with you.

– Joseph P.

It was a pleasure working with you guys… I will definitely call again when we run into any environmental issues on our projects.

– Steven O.

You did an absolutely incredible job. I am so impressed by the level of detail in the report. Thank you so very much.

– David T.

Thanks Paul and company, great job.

– Richard B.

Your work has been excellent and I will be very happy to continue our relationship going forward.

– Gordon M.

Thanks for the status updates, I got out there as they were working on the newly uncovered well. Nice guys out there, personable and professional.

– Gary P.

Thank you very much for your assistance in my tank removal project. Your managers and field crew were a pleasure to work with.

– Chris M.

Thanks Michael, you did a fantastic job on this report, and made my life a lot easier.

– Brian B.

Thanks so much for your continued great work on this project. We are impressed with your work.

– Michael H.

Dave Farrington and Brickhouse have worked with Action Manufacturing Company as consultants on our Environmental projects with excellent results.

– Randy A.

I want to thank you and Brickhouse for your help throughout this process. I will recommend you to everyone that requires environmental services. Your company is truly professional. Thanks again.

– Tommy M.

Thanks Dave. Outstanding effort by you and your team in getting this done.

– Richard F.

I just heard from my colleagues in Philadelphia about the case. They had nothing but praise for the effort your firm contributed. Thanks for stepping up to this project at the last minute.

– John C.