Resources

Brownfield Development Company works with a network of strategic resources to fully analyze each development and consulting opportunity. Coordinating and leveraging these resources allows us to ensure each project fully meets the standards required to redevelop brownfield and greenfield parcels. In addition to the strategic resources listed below, we have provided links to applicable state and federal agencies.

Strategic Resources:

ECS, Ltd.: ECS is a diverse consulting firm specializing in the related fields of environmental, geotechnical and construction materials engineering. ECS, Ltd. employs a staff of more than 700 people, including registered professional engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, certified laboratory technicians, construction inspectors, field engineers, computer specialists and support personnel. ECS, Ltd. operates 24 full-service or satellite offices in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Florida and Illinois. The firm's services include providing environmental services for characterizing the extent of contamination, evaluating potential risks, determining remedial options, and conducting cleanup activities. Numerous projects have been performed under voluntary remediation programs (VRP). Other environmental services include regulatory compliance, Phase I and II environmental site assessments, surveys, abatement design and monitoring for asbestos and lead-based paint, wetlands delineations and permitting.

Huff, Poole & Mahoney, P.C.: The law firm of Huff, Poole & Mahoney is 25 attorneys strong with offices in Virginia Beach and Chesterfield, Virginia. HPM offers its legal expertise in the areas of land use and Brownfield regulations. HPM works closely with representatives of the DEQ to assure successful completion of voluntary remediation programs and also provides legal opinions as to third party liability based on data and opinions provided by geotechnical experts.

The firm includes principal Bryan Plumlee, who specializes in the field of land use litigation, and Paul R. Schmidt is an associate who is also a trained geologist.

Other Resources:

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Brownfield Source.org
Virginia Resource Authority
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
National Governors Association - Center for Best Practices

 

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