Ellis Environmental Management, Inc. articles

This Pullman Train Car, constructed in the early 1940’s, had deteriorated for years at a municipal storage lot. Ellis administered the removal of lead-based paint and asbestos panels in a way that allowed complete restoration of this local landmark.

Ellis has just completed the administration of abatement at this 11-story former office building in San Pedro. Because the building was scheduled for demolition through explosive implosion, Ellis had to ensure that all potentially hazardous materials (which could become airborne during demolition) were first removed. To do this, Ellis specified and procured bids for the removal of all non-structural materials in the building. When the project was complete, only steel and concrete remained.

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Property Description: Former Military Research Complex. Five circa-1970 buildings. Total area = app. 380,000 s.f.
 
Environmental Issues Identified: Asbestos in fireproofing, wallboard and flooring throughout. Lead in damaged paint. Possible soils contaminants.
 
Services Provided: Ellis performed pre-demolition asbestos and lead surveys, as well as a Phase I (historical records search) site assessment. Later, Ellis prepare

Property Description: 5-Building Student Housing Complex on the Loyola Marymount Campus. Circa-1960 construction.
 
Environmental Issues Identified: Asbestos in sprayed-on ceilings, wallboard, and flooring throughout.
 
Services Provided: Ellis performed pre-demolition asbestos and lead surveys, as well as a Phase I (historical records search) site assessment. Later, Ellis prepared budget cost estimates and specifications f

Ellis provided complete hazmat inspection services at this national landmark, and administered removal of identified lead paint and asbestos building materials during its renovation in 2002.

Ellis administered the removal of damaged lead based paint and asbestos pipe insulation in this idled power plant prior to filming efforts by numerous local studios.

A new helicopter manufacturing facility being constructed on the former demolition site.
 
Ellis provided specifications for removal of all hazardous materials prior to demolition of eleven buildings at this site. This included asbestos, lead, stored solvents and oils. Ellis also provided contract documents for demolition and re-grading of the site. The project was completed within budgeted costs and one week ahead of schedule.

Ellis has provided major abatement management, hazmat testing services, and demolition administration for LMU since 1998, administering more than 3 million dollars in abatement/demolition contracts.

Ellis recently performed pre-renovation asbestos and lead surveys for this 11-building, 300,000 square foot shopping center.

Ellis` inspection teams completed the fieldwork in less than 2 weeks; all services, including the final survey report, were completed and submitted within 3 weeks from our authorization to proceed.

An impressive Los Angeles landmark since its construction as a shopping center in 1940, this 10-story structure was later converted to offices and is the new home of the national Screen Actors’ Guild.
 
Ellis manages all asbestos removal projects and indoor air quality challenges as they arise. We have also assisted the owner in responding to a unique challenge: the building’s proximity to the La Brea Tar Pits means that occasionally, small amounts of crude oil must be removed fro