Environmental Site Assessment

Zoning Versus Land Use

Zoning is about possibilities. Land use is about reality. Learn how that distinction matters in terms of time, cost and environmental risk.

Case Studies

In-Situ Chlorinated Solvent Remediation Enabling an Industrial Property Sale

In-situ remediation of chlorinated solvents at a multi-tenant industrial site, protecting health and operations, enabling a successful property sale.

Case Studies

Phase One ESA for an Automotive Property Sale

AEL helped facilitate a smooth and timely property transfer, through expertise in automotive environmental site assessments and transactions.

Environmental Site Assessment

Environmental Site Assessments for Property Financing

Many of our referrals come from trusted real estate professionals—lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, lawyers, and developers. When market activity increases, there is a corresponding need for environmental support.

Regulations

Excess Soil Explained

Management of excess soils from environmental impact to regulatory compliance, transportation logistics and potential reuse or disposal options.

Processes

Creating Success Stories from Challenging Sites

Every site is unique, and AEL takes careful consideration of client goals, site-specific challenges, budgetary constraints, and time limitations for each of its clients.

Site Mapping

Exploring AEL’s Data Visualization Tools

In recent years, data visualization tools have helped to illustrate site conditions in a more accurate and timely manner than ever before. The advent of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology has revolutionized site condition monitoring by providing crucial insight at record speed. This groundbreaking technology streamlines the reporting process and…

Case Studies

GC/MS Testing for VOC’s On-Site at a Commercial Warehouse

A large commercial warehouse located within the greater Toronto area had several locations with VOC contamination in the underlying soil. The VOCs needed to be remediated, but it was unknown how deep or widespread the contamination was, requiring the VOC impacted areas to be delineated. Soil boreholes were drilled and sampled within the building footprint;…

Case Studies

Hydrocarbon Remediation During an Active Automotive Facility Renovation

Case study for in-situ remediation of PHC impacted soil found during renovations at an active automotive facility. The project involved a customized in-situ soil blending solution for rapid remedial results.

Case Studies

Industrial Pier Baseline Case Study, Southern Ontario

Introduction This case study considers a federal property located in Southern Ontario, consisting of multiple industrial piers used for cargo shipping, handling, and storage. AEL was retained to conduct Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) on three of the piers in support of an upcoming lease of the property. A Limited Phase…