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New SBA Environmental Policy in Effect Today, Banks Vow to Increase Small Business Lending Author: Dianne P. Crocker (dcrocker@edrnet.com) |
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Phase I ESAs and Non-Scope Considerations
It is very important, and most times required, by lenders to have a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed prior to a property transaction. The purpose of an ESA is to identify environmental risks associated with the property and to protect against liability related to existing site conditions. However, there are a number of environmental considerations which are outside the scope of a Phase I ESA; commonly referred to within an ESA as “non-scope considerations.” These additional...
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Asbestos and Lead-based Paint in Schools
While the children are on break, most schools seize the opportunity to do regular maintenance of their facilities. Much of the time this includes a regular Abestos Containing Materials (ACM) Survey, Abatement, and, perhaps an update to their Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Plan.
Additionally, with lead-based paint (LBP)...
Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)
AME's Due Diligence Service Areas
Whether you are a lender, borrower,
purchaser, or seller in a commercial property
transaction, August Mack has the tools and experience you'll need
to ensure proper environmental due diligence has been conducted
prior to property transfer. Whether you are simply looking to
manage risk, or if you are seeking CERCLA liability protection,
August Mack can help! We offer the following standard due diligence
services:
- Desktop Records Review with Risk Assessment
- Transaction Screen Assessment
- Modified...
Lead-Based Paint Survey
August Mack's Leadership
Leading August Mack's team of experts are company founders, President Geoffrey A. Glanders and Vice President Bryan K. Petriko. They are assisted by a team of senior experts who effectively manage the day-to-day technical operations of their respective department or office. Together, August Mack's senior leadership team has the experience to direct a staff of seasoned project management veterans and scientific experts to find solutions to even the most complicated environmental, health and...
Read More »Sustainability
Recognizing the ever-increasing importance of sustainability and "green" initiatives in business today, August Mack is leading the way in developing and implementing successful sustainability programs for a number of clients in various industries. Additionally, we have taken a look at our own business model and implemented a sustainability plan aimed at further reducing our own impact on the world. As a testament to our sustainability efforts, we have successfully reduced our carbon footprint...
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August Mack is committed to providing quality, responsive services to developers, architects, engineers, real estate firms, attorneys and financial institutions throughout the United States. As a solution-orientated firm, August Mack understands the needs of clients and recognizes the importance of getting the deal done in an environmentally-acceptable manner. Our 20 years of experience coupled with our innovative approach provides us with the opportunity to help clients achieve both...
Read More »Firms Talk about Sustainability But Most Are Not Walking the Walk
Firms seem to have caught the "Sustainability Bug" and are talking the talk but they don't seem to be walking the walk when it comes to engaging their employees. About 86 percent of the respondents to a recent survey said they were not engaged by their employers on sustainability, even though the same amount - 86 percent - said that their firm promotes sustainable solutions. Only 14 percent of the employees said they were aware of their companies having an employee sustainability engagement...
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