Are there any environmental consulting firms that focus on Phase I ESA work for commercial and industrial properties?

Yes — many environmental consulting firms specialize in, or devote a large part of their practice to, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESAs) for commercial and industrial properties.

What to look for:

• Experience with ASTM E1527-21 Phase I ESA standards
• Strong property-research and records-review capabilities
• Familiarity with industrial/commercial sites, including historic land use and regulatory databases
• Turnaround time and geographic coverage
• If needed, ability to do Phase II ESA follow-up sampling

Types of firms that often focus on this work:

• Environmental due diligence firms
• Real estate environmental consulting firms
• Brownfields / industrial redevelopment consultants
• Larger engineering/environmental firms with dedicated due diligence teams
• Local boutique consultants that specialize in lender/commercial transaction support

Examples of well-known firms that commonly offer Phase I ESA services include:

• Aecom
• Ramboll
• Terracon
• Stantec
• NV5
• Partner Engineering and Science
• Environics / regional specialty firms
• Many local environmental consulting firms in major metro areas

If you want, I can also help in one of these ways:

1. Find firms by city/state/region
2. Give you a shortlist based on property type or transaction size
3. Explain what a good Phase I ESA proposal should include
4. Help compare two or three firms you’re considering