The Importance of Pre-Remediation Delineation Property owners in Ontario that go through the process of conducting a Phase 1 and/or 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), may be faced with the overwhelming conclusion that their property is not in compliance with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Site Condition Standards. These conclusions are…
Environmental Site Assessment Reports: Do They Expire? Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Reports can be completed for due diligence, pre-purchase, financing, and development approval purposes. Each type of ESA report has a different validity period, which means, yes, they do expire! Phase I and Phase II ESAs These types of Phase I and II ESA…
Rubidium in the Community At Rubidium Environmental, our clients come first. We strive to complete projects with ingenuity and integrity, providing precision solutions that might otherwise get overlooked. Much like the element the company was named after, Rubidium, our team reacts quickly to the needs of our valued clients. Our clients are important to those…
Brownfield Developments Many of Ontarians living within the GTA would recognize the ever-growing trend of intensification within existing urban centers, converting traditional commercial and industrial areas into multi-storey residential/commercial condominiums. Former commercial and industrial activities may have contributed or caused the property to become contaminated leaving the properties vacant or underutilized. The process of converting…
Leading Environmental Risks for Property Purchasers A significant aspect of considering a property purchase should include contemplating the environmental condition of the land. Contaminants on or near a property can have a serious impact on the value of a property, and in turn, the quality of a real estate investment. As a property purchaser, you…
Occupational Exposure to Noise Have you ever had an annoying ringing in your ear, spontaneous headaches, or trouble sleeping? The culprit could be exposure to noise at your workplace. In fact, nearly all workers are exposed to noise at their workplace, but depending on the frequencies of the noise, sound pressure level, and duration…
Underground Storage Tanks and Environmental Risk In Canada, early commercial and residential heating systems were fired using fuel oil or diesel fuel. Because of the size of the tanks, it was common to use underground storage tanks (USTs) for fuel storage. The presence of a UST is indicated by the presence of fill ports that…
Neighbouring Properties When deciding on purchasing a property of interest, have you ever wondered what about the neighbouring area of the Site? Can the surrounding properties pose an environmental risk to my property of interest? The answer to that question is yes. The properties in close proximity to your property of interest, can also pose…
Considering buying a commercial property? Developing vacant land? Or Redeveloping an existing property? Environmental Site Assessments are an integral part of the commercial or industrial property transaction process. They assist buyers or sellers in identifying the environmental risks associated with a subject property. This can include such things as soil contamination, ground water contamination, or…
Phase I ESAs are required during a majority of property transactions, whether it may be a commercial or industrial property of interest, or an agricultural parcel of land, or a vacant undeveloped lot. A Phase I ESA allows the potential purchaser to understand if any environmental liabilities associated with the property exist and if any…