For most people, dry cleaners don’t always jump to the top of the list when it comes to environmental red flags, but occasionally dry cleaning operations have been responsible for widespread soil and groundwater contamination….

Asbestos, a group of mineral fibers, gained popularity during the Industrial Revolution due to their durability and ability to resist high temperatures. Asbestos has been used since the early 20th century as an inextinguishable building…

When we think of indoor air quality (IAQ) issues asbestos, lead, inadequate fresh air exchange and mold come to the forefront, but what about infectious diseases. In hospitals, airborne infection risks are a constant battle….

The EPA defines a brownfield as a site in which the reuse or redevelopment of is complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant. Brownfields take on many shapes…

A frigid winter filled with multiple arctic blasts not only puts a damper on our commutes, but places a great deal of pressure on our facilities HVAC and water systems. A wintry mix of wind…

At this month’s Lancaster Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Council’s meeting Randy Patterson, Director of Economic Development & Neighborhood Revitalization, presented the City of Lancaster’s newly received City Revitalization Improvement Zone (CRIZ) designation. Pennsylvania’s CRIZ program is…

2013 was an excellent year for Element. The relationships we have built with our clients over the years really made 2013 one of the best years ever. We could not have been successful as we…

This time of year an evening walk in one of the many downtown streets of Pennsylvania transports you to an era that is only recreated in the holiday classics. Our region is rich in historic…