INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Indoor Air Quality Sampling Equipment - Click to enlarge

GSE's Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) services are based on accepted industrial hygiene practices, industry standards and state-of-the-art methodologies. All services are provided by highly experienced and credentialed industrial hygiene professionals. Inspection and sampling strategies are designed with extensive up front research to ensure that services are applicable, valid, useful, and cost effective.

Who needs these services?

Any organization with concerns about poor IAQ including complaints from building occupants about symptoms possibly associated with IAQ issues i.e. “Sick Building Syndrome” or “Building Related Illness” and construction or renovation related issues in such settings as:

  • Commercial or industrial buildings
  • Schools and other public buildings
  • Multi-unit residential buildings
  • Colleges and universities
  • Retail facilities
  • Child care centers*

*GSE is licensed by the NJ Dept. of Health as an Indoor Environmental Consultant (IEC) for NJ educational facilities and child care centers.

Examples of Key Clients:

Condominium Owners and Associations, Building Owners, Property Managers and Maintenance Personnel, Builder Warranty Depts. Realtors, Appraisers, Home Inspectors, Engineers, Architects, LEED Consultants, Public Health Agencies, Schools, Child Care facilities and Colleges, Environmental Specialists, Water Damage Restoration Companies, Contractors and Developers, Insurance Companies, Homeowners, Law Firms, and Health Care Providers.

Steps we take to help you:

Step 1: Conduct an initial site visit
Step 2: Measure and evaluate
Step 3: Prepare a detailed report with findings and recommendations
Step 4. Develop preventative action plan

Common additional steps:

  • Prepare abatement specifications and conduct project monitoring, including Health and Safety oversight
  • Epidemiological occupant interviews to identify trends in complaints and symptoms
  • Conduct a building occupant meeting to explain air quality issues, answer questions, and allay fears
  • Conduct follow-up post-abatement inspection and clearance testing