by Ross Simmons | Jun 23, 2017 | Blog
Demolition or renovation projects always present surprises and challenges. But, by 2017 dealing with asbestos and lead-based paint issues has become pretty routine for developers, lenders and consultants. And we all know PCBs are a potential issue in old electrical...
by Ross Simmons | Jan 26, 2016 | Blog
Recent changes in accepted toxicity profiles for TCE are significantly raising the level of concern for transactions at properties with potential vapor intrusion concerns. That was one of the key messages heard by those in attendance at this month’s conference of the...
by Ross Simmons | Nov 9, 2015 | Blog
GRS Group recently sponsored a celebration marking a significant milestone for ASTM’s activities in support of the real estate management industry. ASTM’s semi-annual meeting last month in Tampa recognized the 25th anniversary of ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental...
by Ross Simmons | Jun 16, 2015 | Blog
GRS | Corteq is being represented this week by Tony Mueller, Jeff Coyne and Ross Simmons at the semi-annual conference of the Environmental Bankers Association (EBA) in Denver. Conference attendees learned yesterday about the perils faced by landlords and lenders in...
by Ross Simmons | Jun 15, 2015 | Blog
Since the passage of AAI and multiple updates to the ASTM 1527 standard, there has been confusion and questions among some environmental professionals (EPs) about which databases are required to meet ASTM and which databases are supplemental. GRS | Corteq recently...