2019 Archive
Understanding Environmental Acronyms {Infographic}
The field of environmental consulting seems to have an acronym for everything. Even a cursory review of an environmental report reveals a vast array of abbreviated words. Environmental...
20/20 Vision: PM Contemplates the Year Ahead
The end of one year always invites predictions about the next. In the spirit of the season, we asked leaders from each of PM Environmental’s service lines to offer their views on the...
'Tis the Season to Give
PM Environmental has a long history of giving back to the communities in which we reside. As one of our core values, dedication to our business community is a large part of who we are....
Michigan Funding Summary {Infographic}
From leaking underground storage tank systems to waste management and recycling, cleanup costs for blighted and contaminated sites can add up quickly. Luckily, the state of Michigan has...
What is Environmental Compliance?
Environmental compliance is essential to the viability of your business. The consequences of overlooking environmental regulations can be severe. But as important as it is, PM...
PM Environmental Clients Awarded $1.5 Million in Brownfield Grants
In June, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded over $64 million in Brownfield grants to 149 communities across the United States. A Brownfield is classified as...
Environmental Due Diligence: Lessons from the Trenches
PM Environmental’s due diligence team shares the advice they give most often, and the consequences of not heeding that advice.
Environmental due...
What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?
If you are considering purchasing a commercial real estate property, you may have heard the term Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). So, what is a Phase I ESA? What is the...
Understanding a Property Condition Assessment
A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is an architectural due diligence report that provides detailed information about the physical condition of a property or building. While similar in...
SBA Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Update: Changes Effective April 1, 2019
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued the yearly update to their Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 10 5(K). Included in every version of the SOP are Environmental...