indoor air quality News
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Hygieneering, Inc. Attends the First Chicago Suburban USGBC Meeting at McDonald’s University
Hygieneering, Inc. attended the USGBC Meeting on March 8th, 2011 to promote Hygieneering, Inc.’s Indoor Air Quality Management Programs. Hygieneering, Inc.’s Indoor Air Quality Management Programs provide USGBC LEED (IEQ) Indoor Environment Quality credits for commercial office buildings. The (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality Management Program provides indoor air quality testing and facility ...
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Indoor Air Quality Emergency Response Services
Hygieneering, Inc. was called in on Sunday March 7th, 2011 in response to a high rise building fire in the Chicago Loop. Hygieneering, Inc. was called to respond to the indoor air quality concerns due to smoke and water damage that has occurred after an afternoon fire in the first floor of a Chicago Loop high rise building. The building indoor air quality is being tested for carbon dioxide, ...
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Preventing Future Indoor Air Quality Problems during Construction Projects
There are many factors that take place during the construction of a home or building that could potentially cause future indoor air quality (IAQ) problems for building occupants. These may include everything from the materials selected for the project and construction techniques to how building materials are stored. A major issue often revolves around water damage and mold growth. Many building ...
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Property Managers Turn to Zimmetry Environmental to Identify & Resolve IEQ Issues
There are many factors that take place during the construction of a home or building that could potentially cause future indoor air quality (IAQ) problems for building occupants. These may include everything from the materials selected for the project and construction techniques to how building materials are stored. A major issue often revolves around water damage and mold growth. Many building ...
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Indoor Air Quality Association Meeting
Hygieneering's Director of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Emergency Response Services attended the national meeting of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) in San Antonio, TX this past week. Topics presented at the meeting included Healthy Homes initiatives, IAQ in Green Buildings including the LEED Certification Program, building pressurization issues pertaining to the IAQ, and how the indoor ...
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Core Utilizes Twitter & Facebook to Educate Others about Indoor Air Quality
One of the most recognized leaders for providing indoor air quality (IAQ) services recently began utilizing social media to help improve indoor environments. Core, a renowned provider of indoor air quality services for property owners and building occupants, has announced that they have begun utilizing popular social media portals to improve people’s indoor air quality. This is the ...
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Chicago Area Environmental & Building Sciences Consulting Company Expands Services to the East Coast
EC2, Inc., puts their decades of environmental and building structure knowledge to work on the Eastern Seaboard through strategic partnerships with Advanced Indoor Air Quality Care and Pure Air. One of the leading building sciences and indoor air quality (IAQ) consulting firms from the Chicago area has recently announced they have aligned their services with two major providers of IAQ services ...
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LEED IEQ Certification Services in Texas & the Gulf Coast offered by Indoor Environmental Consultants
Across Texas and the Gulf Coast, a growing number of building owners and management companies have recognized the benefits of obtaining the USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for their properties. To obtain this coveted status, there are a number of credit categories where points can be earned towards certification. One major category for LEED ...
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HVAC Inspections Reduce Costs, Improve IAQ and Extend Service Life
Core, one of the most recognized providers of commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) services, provides HVAC inspections and complete refurbishment services. With record heat and humidity in many parts of the country HVAC systems in all types of buildings are working overtime. The proper functioning of HVAC systems is vital for occupant comfort, energy efficiency and healthy indoor air quality. ...
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Allergens and Air Conditioning Can Cause IAQ Problems
Core, one of the most recognized providers of commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) services, provides solutions for building occupants and property owners. Three weeks into summer and many parts of the country are feeling the heat. As hot and humid temperatures grip the nation, millions of people find themselves spending more time in the comfort of their air conditioned homes and offices. ...
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IAQ Consulting Firm Releases New Corporate Video
Core, one of the most recognized providers of commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) services, unveils a new corporate video on YouTube and the IAQ Video Network. Core, a renowned provider of indoor air quality services for property owners and building occupants, has created a new corporate video to promote the IAQ services they provide. Core has utilized the IAQ Video Network and YouTube as ...
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EPA Awards Millions to Help Improve the Nation’s Indoor Air Quality
EMSL Analytical offers indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services and products to help ensure building occupants across the country have safe air to breathe. Cinnaminson, NJ, November 4th, 2010 Last month the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they are awarding 17 cooperative agreements to nonprofit organizations and a university, totaling approximately $2.4 million to improve ...
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Puerto Rico Celebrates National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month
National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month takes place each October. The term indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the air in any type of built environment, and with Americans spending approximately 90% of their time indoors according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air quality can have a significant impact on comfort, health and even productivity. EPA warns that the ...
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Foreclosed Commercial Properties May Contain Mold and Other Surprises
Core, one of the most recognized commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) experts, provides services to let buyers know of mold contamination issues in foreclosed commercial properties. Anyone who has read or watched the news over the last few years has heard story after story about the number of foreclosed homes across the nation. Although not quite as hard hit as the residential market, the ...
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Indoor Air Testing
Hygieneering, Inc. provided post construction (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality testing for an international construction management company prior to the new owner occupancy. This (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality testing will assist this new property with LEED Green Building certification. Hygieneering provides safety consulting, environmental consulting, testing and training, asbestos project management, ...
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Hygieneering Extends Service Contract with High-rise Building
Hygieneering extends service contract for Industrial Hygiene, Environmental and Proactive Indoor Air Quality Services with Major Chicago High-rise for another 3 years. These services help buildings minimize costs associated with environmental remediation and future complaints regarding indoor air quality, while promoting a healthy work environment that maximizes worker productivity. ...
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Indoor Air Quality is a Key Green Building Feature
The presentation included Hygieneering, Inc.’s Green Building Services that include: (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality inspection, testing and building material assessments, inspections to identify (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality risk factors in the HVAC systems and air quality testing to meet health and comfort parameters established by ASHRAE and OSHA. Hygieneering provides safety consulting, ...
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CSIRO Melbourne air quality survey volunteer call
CSIRO air quality researcher, Dr Melita Keywood, said scientists are hoping to involve 40 households across Melbourne in the study funded by the Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. “We know that some household pollutants pose a health risk under certain circumstances – but there is no profile of what could be described as average conditions in a ...
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Property Buyers in Puerto Rico Turn to the Indoor Air Quality Experts at Zimmetry Environmental
Puerto Rico is home to approximately 3.6 million people and it offers its residents, investors, and those interested in purchasing a vacation home a wide range of real estate options. Whether purchasing residential or commercial real estate, looking for a property, negotiating a sales price, getting a mortgage, and the inspection process can be overwhelming for many. During this sometimes ...
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The Importance of Indoor Air Quality in Puerto Rico’s Commercial Properties
While the thought of polluted air in the work environment may bring to mind faded images of coal miners covered in dust or factory workers surrounded by smoke and fumes from decades ago, the reality is many people who work in modern office environments are also being exposed to air quality pollutants. The quality of the air that employees breathe is a critical component of their health and ...
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