CRB helps lenders, developers, attorneys, property owners, and facility teams identify environmental risk before it affects financing, acquisitions, redevelopment, compliance, or operations.
Environmental Due Diligence &
Risk Management for Property Transactions, Redevelopment, and Site Operations
Environmental Services for Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment & Facility Risk
ASTM E1527-21 compliant Phase I ESA services for commercial real estate acquisitions, refinancing, redevelopment, and lender environmental due diligence.
Targeted soil, groundwater, vapor, and environmental sampling investigations used to evaluate concerns identified during due diligence, redevelopment, or regulatory review.
Environmental compliance consulting for commercial, industrial, operational, and redevelopment properties involving reporting, agency coordination, and regulatory obligations.
Commercial indoor air quality assessments for buildings, healthcare facilities, schools, offices, and operational properties experiencing odor, moisture, ventilation, or occupant concerns.
Asbestos and mold assessment services supporting renovation, demolition, redevelopment, facility operations, water intrusion response, and indoor environmental concerns.
Remediation consulting, corrective action planning, regulatory coordination, and closure support for contaminated commercial, industrial, and redevelopment properties.
Environmental due diligence for agricultural land acquisition, rezoning, redevelopment, lender review, and former agricultural property risk evaluation.
Hydrogeologic assessment, aquifer analysis, groundwater evaluation, and contaminant migration review for remediation, redevelopment, and risk management.
Environmental Consulting for the Teams Managing Commercial Property Risk
Lenders
Environmental due diligence, Phase I ESAs, Phase II investigations, and environmental risk review for loan underwriting, refinancing, collateral evaluation, and portfolio decisions.
Developers
Environmental assessment, redevelopment due diligence, remediation strategy, and regulatory coordination to identify site constraints before they delay approvals, financing, or construction.
Commercial Real Estate Investors
Phase I ESA, environmental due diligence, and risk assessment support for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, and portfolio review.
Attorneys
Environmental consulting, technical review, expert support, and defensible documentation for real estate transactions, regulatory matters, disputes, and litigation.
Facility Managers
Indoor air quality, mold, asbestos, moisture, regulatory, and operational environmental support for occupied commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial properties.
Environmental Due Diligence Expertise
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is often the first step in the environmental due diligence process for commercial real estate transactions, redevelopment projects, refinancing, and property acquisitions.
Phase I ESAs help identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs), historical environmental concerns, and potential environmental liabilities that may impact a property or transaction.
CRB provides ASTM E1527-21 compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments nationwide for lenders, developers, attorneys, investors, and commercial property owners. Our environmental consultants support commercial real estate due diligence, redevelopment environmental review, and transaction-related environmental risk assessment with clear, defensible reporting designed to help projects move forward with confidence.
Why Environmental Due Diligence Matters During Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Environmental due diligence helps lenders, developers, investors, and commercial property owners identify potential environmental risks before acquisitions, financing, redevelopment, or property transfers move forward. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment helps uncover recognized environmental conditions (RECs), historical environmental concerns, and potential environmental liabilities that may impact a commercial real estate transaction or redevelopment project.
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Industries and Commercial Facilities
We Support
CRB provides environmental consulting services for commercial real estate, redevelopment projects, operational facilities, healthcare environments, industrial operations, hospitality properties, and regulated facilities nationwide.
Our environmental professionals understand that environmental risks, regulatory obligations, and project requirements vary by industry, facility type, and property use.
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CRB supports commercial real estate transactions involving office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use developments, industrial properties, multifamily assets, hospitality properties, and redevelopment sites requiring Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, environmental due diligence, environmental risk assessment, and redevelopment consulting support.
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Environmental concerns tied to historical land use, agricultural operations, petroleum impacts, groundwater conditions, fill material, and environmental regulatory review can significantly impact redevelopment planning and permitting timelines. CRB supports developers with environmental assessment, environmental due diligence, remediation coordination, and redevelopment-related environmental consulting services.
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Healthcare environments often require careful evaluation of indoor environmental quality, moisture concerns, HVAC-related conditions, microbial growth, and operational environmental issues without disrupting facility operations. CRB provides indoor air quality assessment and environmental consulting support for healthcare and medical facilities requiring responsive environmental evaluation.
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Industrial and operational facilities may face environmental concerns involving environmental compliance, contamination evaluation, remediation planning, groundwater impacts, air quality concerns, operational environmental risk, and regulatory review. CRB provides environmental consulting support tailored to active industrial and operational environments requiring coordinated environmental assessment and risk management.
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Hotels, hospitality facilities, commercial mixed-use environments, and occupied commercial properties often require environmental consulting support related to indoor air quality concerns, moisture intrusion, environmental complaints, operational environmental issues, and redevelopment planning. CRB helps property owners and operations teams evaluate environmental conditions while minimizing operational disruption.
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Veterinary hospitals, animal care facilities, pet boarding environments, and veterinary operational spaces may experience indoor air quality concerns associated with odor conditions, ventilation performance, humidity imbalance, microbial growth, and operational environmental stressors. CRB provides IAQ assessment and environmental consulting services designed for active veterinary and animal care environments.
Environmental consulting is not simply about preparing reports. It is about helping clients make informed decisions with confidence.
For more than three decades, CRB has provided environmental consulting services that support commercial real estate transactions, redevelopment projects, regulatory compliance initiatives, and operational facilities.
Why Developers, Lenders & Commercial Property Owners Choose CRB
34+ Years of Environmental Experience
CRB has supported environmental due diligence, field investigations, remediation strategy, and regulatory consulting since 1992.
ASTM-Compliant & Defensible Environmental Reporting
CRB prepares clear, technically defensible reports designed to support lender review, transaction decisions, regulatory evaluation, and redevelopment planning.
Senior Environmental Professionals
CRB’s work is guided by experienced environmental professionals who understand the technical, regulatory, and business implications of environmental findings.
Nationwide Environmental Consulting Coverage
CRB supports projects nationwide, with office locations in Florida, South Carolina, and Idaho.
Environmental Consulting Built Around Commercial Risk Management
CRB helps clients understand environmental risk before it affects financing, acquisitions, redevelopment, compliance, or operations.
“National due diligence capability with senior-led judgment, local regulatory knowledge, and business-minded reporting.”
REAL IMPACT. REAL RESULTS.
CRB Case Studies
We deliver more than reports. We deliver environmental clarity that drives better decision making and stronger outcomes.
Phase I ESA Mixed-Use Development
Indoor Air Quality Testing for Vet Clinic
Due Diligence for CRE Lender
Expertise That Moves Projects Forward
Environmental decisions affect acquisitions, redevelopment, compliance, operations, and long-term property performance. CRB provides practical environmental insight that helps clients evaluate risk, make informed decisions, and keep projects moving forward.
Identify environmental conditions, potential liabilities, and regulatory concerns before they impact project timelines or property value.
Identify Risk Early
Clear environmental data and technical expertise help guide acquisition, compliance, and operational decisions.
Support Better Decisions
Responsive communication and practical environmental solutions help keep projects on schedule.
Maintain Project Momentum
Environmental regulations, permitting obligations, and agency coordination can be complex. CRB helps simplify the process.
Navigate Complex Requirements
Nationwide Environmental Services
CRB Geological & Environmental Services provides environmental consulting services throughout the United Sates. Our team supports commercial real estate transactions, redevelopment projects, environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, indoor air quality assessments, and environmental remediation initiatives for clients across multiple markets.
Through our offices in Miami, Florida; Greenville, South Carolina; and Twin Falls, Idaho, CRB provides responsive environmental consulting services while supporting projects throughout the United States. We understand regional regulatory environments while maintaining consistent reporting standards, communication, and project delivery.
OUR CLIENTS
Trusted Across Commercial, Institutional & Industrial Markets
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Questions.
Clear Answers.
We know environmental due diligence can raise complex questions. Here are the answers to some of the questions we get most.
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A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a standardized report that evaluates a property for potential environmental risks and liabilities.
It includes a site inspection, historical records review, regulatory database search, and interviews to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs). Phase I ESAs are typically required during commercial real estate transactions to meet lender requirements and qualify for liability protections under ASTM E1527-21 and EPA All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) standards.
Learn more about CRB’s Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Services.
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A Phase I ESA is typically required before purchasing, refinancing, or developing commercial real estate.
Lenders almost always require it to assess environmental risk before issuing a loan. It is also commonly used by developers, investors, and attorneys to identify potential liabilities early and avoid costly delays during transactions.
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Most Phase I Environmental Site Assessments are completed within 2 to 4 weeks.
Timing can vary depending on property complexity, historical use, and data availability. Expedited timelines may be available for time-sensitive transactions.
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If environmental concerns are identified, the next step is typically a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment.
A Phase II involves targeted sampling of soil, groundwater, or vapor to confirm whether contamination is present. From there, remediation or risk management strategies can be developed to keep the project moving forward.
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A Phase I ESA identifies potential environmental risks, while a Phase II ESA confirms them through testing.
Phase I is non-invasive and research-based. Phase II involves fieldwork and laboratory analysis to determine if contamination exists and to what extent.
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Environmental due diligence is the process of evaluating a property for environmental risks that could impact value, financing, or liability.
This includes Phase I ESAs, Phase II testing, regulatory compliance reviews, and remediation planning. It is a critical step in commercial real estate transactions to protect buyers, lenders, and stakeholders.
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An Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessment evaluates the air inside a building for contaminants that may impact health, safety, or operations.
This can include testing for mold, airborne particulates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), humidity issues, and ventilation performance.
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IAQ testing should be performed when there are odors, health complaints, visible mold, or concerns about ventilation.
It is also commonly conducted in offices, healthcare facilities, schools, and veterinary clinics where indoor environments directly impact occupants.
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Common IAQ issues include mold growth, poor ventilation, excess humidity, VOCs, and airborne contaminants.
These issues can lead to occupant discomfort, health concerns, and potential liability if not properly addressed.
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Yes. CRB supports environmental consulting projects nationwide, with office locations in Florida, South Carolina, and Idaho. Availability may vary depending on project scope, site location, and regulatory requirements.
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