Effective resource allocation is crucial in environmental remediation. Overzealous efforts can deplete limited time and budget, diverting resources from sites with contaminant plumes that pose higher risks to human health and environmental receptors. This article highlights a pragmatic approach that emphasizes the importance of calculating and considering sustainability metrics when evaluating remedial options. By taking…

The importance of emergency and business continuity planning is becoming better understood, and many organizations have response or continuity plans in place. However, limited resources and competing priorities impact how prepared organizations are when an emergency or business disruption happens. This can result in using incorrect, unvalidated, or outdated information, and activating teams who have…

Rehabilitating brownfield sites in Canada is not a new concept but is wrought with challenges. In the following linked article, Grant Walsom of Trace Associates Inc. suggests that using the word “brownfield” is still equivalent to using a four-letter word. This article identifies some of the challenges that remain in developing brownfield properties in Canada,…

The Regulatory framework has evolved to address the specific level of risk associated with relocating the excess soil with assurances on quality, accountability for appropriate management, and transparency to the public and stakeholders in the development and construction industries. However, there is a cost to responsibly managing the excess soil and ensuring Regulatory compliance.  …

Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) greater than regulatory guidelines in soil and groundwater are commonly detected during environmental site assessments. Trace Associates Inc.’s technical experts routinely encounter PAH exceedances and have successfully navigated regulatory requirements to explain the exceedances, address realistic risk, and avoid unnecessary remediation. Appropriate data assessment through appropriate sampling, screening, and…

As organizations across all industries continue to increase their reliance on technology, wise business leaders are taking steps to ensure they are prepared to respond to inevitable technology disruptions. With effective response planning in place, companies will benefit from minimized financial and reputational impact following IT disasters. Before planning can take place in earnest, a…