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Multifamily Radon Policy Updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Multifamily Radon Policy Updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Now that winter’s here, we thought it would be great time to share the latest multifamily radon updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “Enterprises”). The two organizations have aligned their...
Drinking Water Testing – GSA Leased Facilities
New Water Testing Requirements for Public Buildings – What You Need to Know Here’s some good news about the health quality of our drinking water. The U.S. General Services Administration's Public Building Service (PBS) is now requiring public buildings to...
Why Water Quality Testing is Essential for Your Home
As we all know, you can’t live without water. And more importantly, you can’t live well without clean water. That’s why ensuring the quality of your home's water supply is crucial for your family's health and well-being. That’s where water quality testing...
Top 10 Signs Your Commercial Project Needs Environmental Testing
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment in your commercial property is crucial for the well-being of your employees and clients. Not to mention, a critical requirement of the EPA, which set up a regulation called NESHAP, which stands for National Emissions...
Asbestos Awareness – Common Misconceptions and Facts
Asbestos Awareness: Common Misconceptions and Facts Every Homeowner Should Know When it comes to knowing about asbestos, most homeowners typically understand that it is a health hazard that needs to be removed from their homes. However, most homeowners are still...
Children and Radon: Protecting the Most Vulnerable
Today on the blog, we’re going to talk about something that might be right under our noses—literally. It’s called radon gas, and it's a natural part of the very ground we walk on. But when it seeps into our homes, it can pose a risk that's particularly concerning for...
Multifamily Radon Policy Updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Multifamily Radon Policy Updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Now that winter’s here, we thought it would be great time to share the latest multifamily radon updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “Enterprises”). The two organizations have aligned their...
Drinking Water Testing – GSA Leased Facilities
New Water Testing Requirements for Public Buildings – What You Need to Know Here’s some good news about the health quality of our drinking water. The U.S. General Services Administration's Public Building Service (PBS) is now requiring public buildings to...
Why Water Quality Testing is Essential for Your Home
As we all know, you can’t live without water. And more importantly, you can’t live well without clean water. That’s why ensuring the quality of your home's water supply is crucial for your family's health and well-being. That’s where water quality testing...
Top 10 Signs Your Commercial Project Needs Environmental Testing
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment in your commercial property is crucial for the well-being of your employees and clients. Not to mention, a critical requirement of the EPA, which set up a regulation called NESHAP, which stands for National Emissions...
Asbestos Awareness – Common Misconceptions and Facts
Asbestos Awareness: Common Misconceptions and Facts Every Homeowner Should Know When it comes to knowing about asbestos, most homeowners typically understand that it is a health hazard that needs to be removed from their homes. However, most homeowners are still...
Children and Radon: Protecting the Most Vulnerable
Today on the blog, we’re going to talk about something that might be right under our noses—literally. It’s called radon gas, and it's a natural part of the very ground we walk on. But when it seeps into our homes, it can pose a risk that's particularly concerning for...
What Happens During Radon Testing?
Learn about the radon testing process for a home. Background Information Radon is a natural gas that is odorless, invisible, and radioactive. It is released from the ground from different sources such as rocks, soil, and water, and can seep into homes and buildings...
How Improving Indoor Air Quality Can Create A Healthier Life For Your Family
Overview: Today we engage in more activities indoors than ever before. We work remotely more often. Our children spend more time at home studying and connecting online. And we can even do anything from virtual group workouts to binge watching the latest movies for...
Six Great Ways That Asbestos Testing Can Increase Your Property Value
Did you know that asbestos testing can potentially increase your property’s value? That’s because an asbestos survey helps provide transparency and assurance to potential buyers, investors, and occupants—giving everyone more peace of mind. Here are six ways which...
Governor Vetoes CA AB 249: Water Quality Standards for K-12
The proposed California Assembly Bill 249 (AB 249), also known as the Safe Drinking Water for Children Act, was recently vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. According to Newsom, “…the bill lacks key provisions for efficiently administering the funding and inadequate to...
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