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OFFICE CASE STUDYOffice Building Mold AssessmentPROJECT LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida  EMG's
client was planning to purchase this 500,000 square foot office building,
originally constructed in 1969 and leased by a state government agency for
long-term retention. As part of the client's real estate due diligence,
EMG was contracted to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and
a Property Condition Assessment. As a result of the assessments, problem
areas were identified and EMG recommended an indoor air quality sampling.
With EMG's knowledge of the building and the expert project oversight conducted by EMG’s Certified Industrial Hygienist, EMG was selected to perform the air sampling. This sampling included a visual mold and moisture assessment followed by indoor and outdoor air sampling for microbiologicals. It was determined that the HVAC duct system was internally lined at the supply trunk in each of the 100 office suites, requiring removal and replacement of the ductwork in a systematic fashion, without causing interruption to the tenants. In order to complete this in a timely and efficient manner, EMG created a tenant swing space implementation plan. Tenants were sequentially moved from their space to an improved space over a period of 15 months, at which time the property was completely renovated and all of the internally lined insulated HVAC ductwork was replaced. EMG provided plans, means and methods for the contractors. Prior to the tenant move, EMG performed visual inspection, oversight and clearance of airborne microbiological sampling. Clearance was based on best professional judgment. Certified Industrial Hygienists, representing both the owner/operator and the tenant, reviewed all data. All stakeholders, prior to the tenant occupying the space, provided final written clearance and no further action was required at the property.
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