Navigating the Leasing Landscape featured imageNavigating the Leasing Landscape
By carefully managing environmental risks and responsibilities in deals involving leased property, both the lessor (property owner) and the lessee (tenant), can enter into the agreement confident that they have protected their own interests, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Leased Site Contamination Risks There are risks associated with leasing and owning such contaminated properties,…
Environmental Risk and Regulatory Compliance featured imageEnvironmental Risk and Regulatory Compliance
For property owners, due diligence is a critical aspect of successful asset management. Environmental risk must be well managed in order to maintain your property value and remain in regulatory compliance. At AEL environment, we understand the importance of environmental compliance and liability protection. Our dedicated team can explain regulations in plain, everyday language and…
What Is Brownfield Redevelopment and How Can it Lead to Investment Opportunities? featured imageWhat Is Brownfield Redevelopment and How Can it Lead to Investment Opportunities?
When it comes to redevelopment, brownfield properties can lead to significant investment opportunities. The term ‘brownfield(s)’ refers to a former commercial or industrial site that is contaminated. While urban areas remain filled with empty buildings and abandoned land, there is always a rising demand for available commercial and industrial properties. This has created a growing…
The AEL Advantage: How AEL Can Help with Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) featured imageThe AEL Advantage: How AEL Can Help with Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO)
Preparedness is crucial for public sector organizations managing their assets, but planning for their retirement has often been overlooked, leading to unnecessary costs and delays. The Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) framework aims to help governments better prepare for and manage the financial implications of closing facilities. This includes public assets like school boards, municipalities, healthcare,…
O.Reg. 406/19 – Ontario’s On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation featured imageO.Reg. 406/19 – Ontario’s On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation
O. Reg. 406/19 impacts most development projects in Ontario, particularly construction sites, road and highway projects, landscaping and earthworks, pipelines and utility installations and brownfield site remediations.
Innovations in Environmental Site Remediation featured imageInnovations in Environmental Site Remediation
Over the past 25 years, there have been a considerable number of environmental innovations in environmental site remediation. These progressive changes are reflected in the adaptations of applicable regulatory standards and industry best practices. What was once deemed acceptable procedure at the turn of the century is not necessarily in the best interests of the…
How Risk Assessment Can Help Property Owners featured imageHow Risk Assessment Can Help Property Owners
Are you facing practical challenges or project costs that prevent full site remediation and qualification for financing? Many site owners find themselves in this predicament. Risk Assessment (RA) represents a viable option for undertaking environmental due diligence when full site remediation is not possible. Here is a closer look at the Risk Assessment process and…
Navigating Environmental Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide to O. Reg 153/04 and Site Assessments featured imageNavigating Environmental Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide to O. Reg 153/04 and Site Assessments
Key facts about O. Reg 153/04, Ontario’s provincial standard for assessment and cleanup of environmentally impacted land.
Choosing the Right Environmental Professionals in Ontario featured imageChoosing the Right Environmental Professionals in Ontario
An experienced and professional engineering firm that specializes in environmental science will understand the nuances between different sites and scenarios, and the applicable regulations, and will help guide you through the process with ease.
Building Condition Assessment Companies in Canada featured imageBuilding Condition Assessment Companies in Canada
BCAs assist property owners, managers, buyers, and other stakeholders in making informed decisions regarding property maintenance, renovations, purchasing, or selling.