Industrial and commercial properties often face unique environmental challenges due to past and ongoing on-site and off-site activities. Between assessing the potential contamination risks and meeting regulatory requirements, conducting proactive due diligence can help protect property investments, reduce uncertainty, enhance the property’s appeal to potential buyers and can improve its market value.
AEL Environment provides tailored environmental consulting services designed to support commercial and industrial properties at every stage of a property’s lifecycle. Whether you are acquiring a new site, redeveloping a brownfield property, maintaining operations or planning lont-term maintenance, our team delivers the insight and support you need to make informed decisions.
We work closely with owners, developer, investors and property managers to:
- Identify and manage environmental risks before they affect transactions
- Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations
- Develop practical solutions that minimize costs while maintaining timelines
- Protect and enhance long-term property value through proactive planning
Key Environmental Services for Commercial and Industrial properties:
- Phase One Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) – Identifying historical uses and areas of potential environmental concern
- Phase Two ESAs – Conducting soil, groundwater, and vapour testing to confirm potential contamination levels
- Record of Site Condition Assessments (RSC) – Regulatory documentation required to transform sites with commercial or industrial use, into properties intended for residential or institutional use
- Building Condition Assessments – Valuable insights into the condition of a building, which helps owners, managers, buyers and sellers make informed decisions
- Remediation and Risk Assessment – A strategic, customized plan for your site’s environmental clean-up or risk-assessed use, that balances site-specific conditions with your goals and priorities
- Hydrogeological Assessments & Modeling – Studies tailored to your site’s needs
- Regulatory Compliance – Support and services to help you operate within municipal, provincial, and federal environmental regulatory standards including CPU, ECA, EASR, PTTW and more
By combining technical expertise with a practical, client-focused approach, we provide clear, actionable recommendations that help move your project forward with confidence.
Let’s talk, and our team will guide you through the process.
Our Process
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1. Discover
Every property is unique. We will listen carefully and seek clarity to ensure we understand your site’s unique details and goals.
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2. Identify
We will recommend an optimal approach, innovative and cost-effective services and solutions for your site, focused on achieving your desired outcome.
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3. Analyze
Once authorized, we will complete the required research, testing, consulting or reports to required standards. We take the time to review any results and reports together.