By: Bill Leedham P.Geo, QP, CESA As a fan of NFL Monday Night Football, I always enjoy the segment called “C’mon Man”, where sportscasters and ex-players present videos of embarrassing plays from NFL and college football games. This got me to thinking of some of the cringe-worthy
Last month I talked about some of the dos and don’ts of delivering bad environmental news to a client. This month I want to expand on this topic and address some of the finer points of being the bearer of bad news. It’s always something we hope not to have to do, but really is
In environmental consulting, you sometimes have to be the bearer of bad news. Telling a client their property has a serious contamination problem and they now own a significant financial liability is not enjoyable, but it's something we all have to do from time to time in this business.
In my last article I discussed some of the research requirements for conducting a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), in particular the use of environmental databases to confirm the history and development of a particular property, and to assist in determining potential environmental
One of the most important tasks for any consultant working on a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is the research component. The primary purpose of the ESA is to determine actual or potential sources of environmental concern that may be associated with the subject Site, as well as
In one of my last posts I wrote about some common pitfalls encountered when conducting a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). This article will discuss some of the inherent difficulties in interpreting and reporting the ESA findings. Although my comments are directed mainly to ESA
Over the last 30 years of consulting I have reviewed a lot of Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports for a variety of purposes, including: due diligence, peer review, and for AESAC members seeking accreditation as a Certified Environmental Site Assessor (CESA). The majority of these
Should you find yourself in need of a consultant for environmental assessment or remediation, there are several things you should consider. The first step is to determine why you require an environmental consultant. A common reason is to conduct an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for purchase
2015 will be a year to remember; for many industry sectors, a year of highs and lows. For many companies and consultants, 2015 was a year to diversify, and a year to make their mark. AESAC had another great year of growth in 2015: certified members and training course participation reached an
Published October 19th 2015 by Bill Leedham, QP, CESA One of the many things I enjoy about teaching AESAC training courses is that I always learn something new each time - yes, even an old dog like me can acquire new tricks. This got me thinking about the importance of life-long learning. As
