Client's Issue and Needs
Our client was preparing to complete a large re-development of a site, which had an existing gas station on the site.  The client required the gas station and all associated contamination be removed.  The client also needed assurances that the contamination had not migrated off the subject property onto an adjoining property.

Our Solutions
Working under provincial legislation (BC Contaminated Sites and Hazardous Waste Regulations), PHH ARC conducted the following response to the client's needs:

• Testing to determine the presence of soil and groundwater contamination
• Delineation of the contaminated soil and groundwater.  Delineation included determining the fact no contamination had migrated off-site.
• Remediation of the contaminated soil and groundwater through excavation of the site.

Outcome
The site was remediated by PHH ARC, allowing the client to proceed with their development of the site.

Client's Issue and Needs
PHH ARC retained by Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) BC to complete a study into the creation of a green lease, including perceived barriers and the nature of it’s application.

Background research and discussions with BC Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources led to the development of prerequisites based on international best practice and within the context of the Canadian leasing market for putting in place a green lease structure to improve the energy and environmental efficiency of commercial buildings.

Our Solutions and Outcome
As lead consultants PHH ARC managed sub-consultants and discussions with stakeholders to produce a detailed report inline with client and stakeholder requirements. Concise and contextually important recommendations were made and essential financial information provided to underpin the benefits of greening a commercial building via a market based mechanism.

Client's Issue and Needs
The client BOMA BC required a report that would present the financial impacts of the strategies outlined in Go Green in a manner that was meaningful to building owners and managers.

Our Solutions and Outcome
Aligning with the structure of BOMA Go Green and using publicly available data from recently completed projects, PHH ARC managed and partnered with the Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre to produce a report that presented an overview of the objective of each of the 10 areas of BOMA Go Green compliance, the strategies that have been successfully employed by projects to address the objectives and, where data existed, the resulting financial impacts such as:

• Return on investment through operational savings
• Personnel and productivity impacts
• Operational process enhancements
• Market impacts such as asset value, tenant turnover rates, etc.
  

Project Start:
1985

Project Completion:
on-going

Key Features:

• Managed the abatement of 30 major asbestos abatement projects comprising over 400,000 sq. ft since 1985.
• Conducted project management, site reviews and air quality measurements.
• Developed and maintained a management program for asbestos materials.
• Performed assessments on an annual basis to confirm asbestos condition and air levels are maintained below acceptable limits.

Client's Issue and Needs
Our Client required a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) and an Environmental Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigation (Stage 1 PSI) for the financial company on behalf of the purchaser for financing purposes in purchasing a 4-unit commercial front portion of a multi-tenant residential building in Burnaby, BC.

Our Solutions and Outcome
PHH ARC conducted the field work required to complete the BCA and Stage 1 PSI reports including a historical review of the property, interviews and relevant parties, inspection of building structural and mechanical components and liaised with Client, purchaser and agents.  Reports included the current and historical condition of the building and property as well as budget estimates for building maintenance.  The Client received these reports in a timely manner in order to minimize any potential delay in their transaction.

Our Services and Solutions
PHH completed assisted with the contracting of a qualified mould remediation contractor. PHH provided all remedial consulting services including milestone inspections and reoccupancy sampling. Additional services with regard to contractor guidance were also provided with an extension in scope of work.

Outcome
The impacted areas were completely remediated and the developer was able to turn over the keys to the occupants with minimal delay.

Client's Issue and Needs

Malodorous soil was discovered during construction of a large commercial building.  The client required identification of the contaminants involved, disposal options, recommendations for safety of workers and adjacent building occupants, assessment of subsurface vapor concentrations and recommendations for risk management options to mitigate vapor ingress into the building upon completion of construction.

Our Services and Solutions

Working under provincial and federal legislation (Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Alberta Waste Control Regulation & Federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act)  PHH ARC Environmental Ltd. conducted the following in response to the client's needs:

• testing to identify soil contaminants and provide documentation for disposal and preparation of waste application;
• soil vapor testing, air monitoring and soil sampling programs;
• health and safety support to the construction contractor;
• ongoing recommendations regarding disposal and/or reuse of soil;
• recommendations for risk management options.

Outcome
The client proceeded with removal and disposal of soil and implemented the PHH ARC recommended risk management measures to mitigate vapor ingress.