Vista
Environmental Consulting's key personnel performed comprehensive
hazardous materials surveys, cost estimates, and hazardous materials demolition
design of three buildings. The survey included a detailed inventory of asbestos
containing materials, asbestos in soil, lead-based and lead containing components,
PCB ballasts and transformers, universal waste, and pesticides contamination.
It was discovered by the team that there was a high presence of pesticides adjacent
to the building. Working with the client’s representative, an estimate
was given to the client on the amount of soil that would be needed to be removed
to assure that the site could be reused as a school site according to the State
of California, Department of Toxic Substances. The team worked with a soils
environmental consultant to assure that during the demolition of the super structures
that the tainted soil was
not disturbed. The team was involved in the remediation monitoring and the demolition
of the structures.
“Selecting this hazardous materials team from a field
of 18 highly qualified teams, proved to be very
beneficial for this project. The team’s knowledge of
buildings and building systems provided a
comprehensive hazardous materials inventory and a
complete set of construction documents. The
information provided by the team allowed for a smooth
bid process and prevented change orders during the
construction phase. The team’s unique approach in
inviting the regulatory agencies to review the reports
and construction documents prior to bid, allowed for a
comfort not experienced by CSUMB in previous
projects. This open cooperative relationship between
the client, consultant, contractor and the regulatory
agency allowed the project to be completed on time
and within the budget.” Ron Deller “Selecting this hazardous materials
team from a field
of 18 highly qualified teams, proved to be very
beneficial for this project. The team’s knowledge of
buildings and building systems provided a
comprehensive hazardous materials inventory and a
complete set of construction documents. The
information provided by the team allowed for a smooth
bid process and prevented change orders during the
construction phase. The team’s unique approach in
inviting the regulatory agencies to review the reports
and construction documents prior to bid, allowed for a
comfort not experienced by CSUMB in previous
projects. This open cooperative relationship between
the client, consultant, contractor and the regulatory
agency allowed the project to be completed on time
and within the budget.” Ron Deller
San Leandro Unified School District
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
