What is Environmental Consulting: A Comprehensive Guide

What Does Environmental Consultant Do?

A standard environmental consultant focuses on a wide range of elements related to environmental sustainability. The major points that an environmental consultant addresses are as follows:

1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

A typical environmental consultant assesses the impacts of a development project. Their role is to identify and mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance of environmental regulations according to sustainability standards.

2. Environmental Policy and Compliance

The environmental consultants provide guidance on developing an environmental management system according to environmental policies.

3. Pollution Prevention and Control

Environmental consultants identify the sources causing pollution and recommend essential steps to mitigate pollutants for a clean and healthy environment.

4. Biodiversity Conversion

Environmental consultants set a route to protect the ecosystem. They also have to develop strategies to monitor habitat and restore the ecosystem. 

5. Green Building and Infrastructure

Environmental consultants help create a sustainable building design, followed by environmentally friendly construction practices. This can help save energy and water and support the development of eco-friendly infrastructure.

What Does an Environmental Consultant Check While Inspecting Your Home?

When it comes to environmental consultancy for a property, the consultants look for different things to ensure an eco-friendly living environment. Along with checking air quality, soil, water, dust, waste, sludge, biofluids and leaching tests, they usually go for the following assessments:

1. Environmental Site Assessment

In an environmental site assessment, the environmental consultant checks if the project complies with local regulations and if the property is having any impacts from the soil or groundwater beneath it. Any issues found there can be a risk to human health and the habitat.

2. Mold Assessment

Mold usually grows as a result of structural damage. The environmental consultants can take the samples if they notice any signs of it. A proper mold inspection includes:

• Visual inspection
• Inspection of air quality
• Physical sampling
• Moisture content at the site

3. Asbestos Assessment

Asbestos is a toxic, carcinogenic fibrous material. Its presence in the environment is not good for the health of residents. In the United States, up to 1% asbestos is found in products, and this limit is not illegal. However, an extended exposure to asbestos can cause severe health issues.

An environmental consultant conducts a survey to check asbestos and suggest a way out to help you live in a healthy environment. In an asbestos survey, the environmental consultant performs the following actions:

• Check for any suspected material
• Sampling of the material
• Assessment of the condition of the material
• Provide information about the asbestos containing material
• Recommend the required action

4. Radon Assessment

Radon risk management is also a part of environmental consulting. Radon is a hazardous gas produced due to uranium in soil. The consultants check the radon accumulation in the building, and make a detailed report about its status and potential risks if there are any. Radon can enter into a building through cracks in the floor and walls, construction joints, the water supply or cavities in the wall. 

5. Lead Risk Management

Lead-based paint can cause lead poisoning. In 1978, the federal government banned paints that contained lead. Lead risk management is necessary, as if the paint starts to peel or crack, it can cause health issues. Environment consultants aim to provide you with the best living environment and check if lead-based paint has ever been used in your building.

Why is Environmental Consulting Important?

Environmental Consulting is important for all types of properties. Environmental consultants help meet environmental regulations and policies. For houses, this inspection plays a vital role to ensure the safety of the residents, and for commercial properties, the implementation of sustainable solutions promotes environmental consulting. 

Environmental consulting is highly demanded to deal with pollutants and hazardous substances and reduce carbon footprints, which is the need of the hour. For a better environment, investors, customers, and employees demand environmental consulting for commercial properties.

Get Environmental Consulting Services from Experts

GreenWorks Inspections has well-trained teams for inspection, engineering, and environmental consultancy services. Environmental consultancy helps ensure a safe and healthy lifestyle at your place, and it is necessary to get it done by experts. You can schedule environment consulting for your home by contacting us today.