Indoor Environmental Testing Services

The Building Sciences is staffed with  Certified Indoor Air Quality Professionals (CIAQP), Certified Indoor Environmental Consultants (CIEC) Certified Mold Assessors and Remediators, Certified Air-Conditioning Contractors, Professional Engineers and Public Health Specialists that synergistically work to provide complete site assessments using state of the art technology and protocols.

Building Sciences’ experts have successfully provided IEQ/Mold litigation support services to major corporations, insurance firms, lenders and law firms nationwide.

In addition, Building Sciences provides technical support for arbitration at projects involving multiple parties liable for indoor environmental assessment and remediation. Pure Air Control Services has developed unique assessment protocols that include microbiology laboratory support through its AIHA-LAP certified laboratory (EDLab), and forensic techniques to substantiate claims and to identify third party liabilities.

Building Sciences provides litigation support in substantiating indoor environmental claims related to home/building contamination.

Our expert personnel maintain backgrounds in industrial hygiene, microbiology, public health, Ph.D. – microbiology, mechanical engineering, building sciences and medical science (MD): occupational medicine, allergy/immunology.

Building Sciences Expert Personnel

• Microbiologists
• Industrial Hygienists
• Professional Engineers
• Certified Indoor Air Quality Professionals
• Certified Air Conditioning Contractors
• Builders
• Public Health Specialists
• Allergist/Immunologists
• Occupational Medicine
• Environmental Chemistry

Building Sciences Services Include

Environmental

• Indoor Air Quality Testing (Biological, Chemical, Aerosols, Allergens, Comfort, Ventilation)
• Mold Testing, Remediation Protocols and Remediation Clearance
• Contaminant Source and Risk Assessments

HVAC

• Airflow Testing and Energy Conservation
• Air Conveyance Hygiene Assessments and Prioritization
• Duct Leakage
• Building Pressurization Analysis
• Air filtration

Building Enclosure

• Building Air Tightness
• Moisture Intrusion Source Investigations
• Insulation Void Detection
• Chinese and Tainted Drywall

 Project Management

• SOQ Preparation and Solicitation
• SOW Preparation
• Bid Review
• Protocol Preparation
• Protocol Implementation
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Documentation

Project Snapshots

U.S. Central Command
Conducted Indoor Environmental Surveys to identify contaminants, their levels, and source/causation. A report was generated of the findings outlining remediation actions.

Collier County Government
Since 1995 Building Sciences has provided Phase I and II building assessments, testing professional consultation.

Broward General Hospital
Building Sciences performs ongoing Phase I and II Building assessments and professional consultation services.

Clients and Project Highlights

• District School Board of Collier County
• Allstate Insurance Company
• General Services Administration
• Sarasota County Government
• Broward General Hospital
• CBRE
• Collier County Government
• Solid Waste Authority
• U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
• U.S. Army (MEDDAC) Ft. Detrick
• Progressive Insurance
• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Louisiana Air National Guard
• University of South Florida

Quality Assurance

With over 25 years of experience in Environmental Consulting and Project Management, Building Sciences personnel have the technical consulting foundation to implement cost effective diagnostic and remedial strategies. To ensure the successful completion of your project, you will be assigned a Senior Project Manager who will take the time to review your current IAQ concerns and goals, and to direct the project towards closure.

Our Quality Control (QA/QC) program is based on the philosophy of thorough planning, including controls to detect deviations from the plan and systematic corrections. The procedures and specifications, which form the basis of the QA/QC program, constitute a proven method for ensuring that work is performed as specified, on time and within budget.
We provide a QA/QC program with specific strategies and appropriate quality control measures to achieve a level of excellence consistent with project objectives, and in compliance with regulatory and/Contract requirements.

Quality Control

Professional project personnel possess the appropriate qualifications and training and are familiar with the protocols that ensure the proper execution of projects.

Building assessments incorporate IAQ protocols and guidelines from the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH); the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory (EDLab).

A report is provided outlining test methods, general discussion of environmental testing parameters, an environmental summary including identification and concentration of contaminants, conclusions, recom- mendation, photographs and a glossary.

Licenses, Certifications and Schedules

• State Mechanical License – State of Florida No. CACO57992
• State Mold Assessor License – State of Florida No. MRSA244, MRSA218, MRSA2229
• State Mold Remediator License – State of Florida No. MRSR2437
• LEED AP BD+C accredited
• ACAC Council Certified: CIAQP, CIEC, CIE, CMRS
• NADCA Certified Air Systems Cleaning Specialist
• Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
• General Services Administration (GSA) MAS FSS Contract No. GS-10F-0488R on SINS 899-1, 2, 8
• USP797 Evaluations and Monitoring