The Commercial Real Estate Informational Portal

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a process used to assess the potential contamination of a property, typically as part of the due diligence process for a real estate transaction. The purpose of a Phase I ESA is to identify potential or existing environmental liabilities associated with a property and to evaluate the…

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are performed to evaluate the potential environmental contamination of a property. The process typically includes a review of historical documents, site inspections, and interviews with knowledgeable parties to determine whether a property has any recognized environmental conditions (RECs) that may impact the use or value of the property. In…

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reviews a property to identify potential or existing environmental liabilities. It is typically the first step in the process of due diligence when a property is being purchased, refinanced, or developed. A Phase I ESA aims to assess the potential for contamination at a property and identify any…

A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a study conducted to assess the potential for environmental contamination at a property. The purpose of the Phase 1 ESA is to identify any recognized environmental conditions (RECs) that may be present at the site and assess the potential risks these RECs could pose to human health…

Environmental Due Diligence in Austin, Texas Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are critical for identifying potential environmental risks and liabilities associated with a property. The first step in the environmental due diligence process is the Phase I ESA, which involves a thorough investigation of a property’s historical use and current conditions to determine the likelihood of…

By Janet Annan What Does Environmental Consulting Include? When you hear the term environmental consultant what do you think? Do you think EPA, private consultant, driller or something else entirely? The term environmental consultant is a fairly generic term, but in general refers to a person with extensive knowledge on environmental regulations and acts as…