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DUE DILIGENCE SERVICESSTATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
About EBI ConsultingEBI Consulting is a top national provider of environmental, engineering, and sustainability services to the real estate, telecom and retail industries. Since 1989, EBI Consulting has provided an elevated level of business and technical expertise. By developing a comprehensive suite of services and leveraging an innovative approach to meld the right blend of expertise and services, we help clients successfully meet their project goals. We believe that EBI’s consultative services provide the insights clients need to understand each project’s specific nuances, challenges, and opportunities. Our clients’ success is at the heart of everything we do; from setting out your project goals to creating customized solutions for your unique challenges, we deliver insights you can have confidence in.EBI seeks to redefine what it means to be an environmental service provider, being a consultative partner collaborating with our clients to deliver forward-looking, high quality, and actionable intelligence that drives smart business decisions. Let our nationwide network of local experts find the answers you need to make the most of every opportunity.
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Why EBI?QUALITY. Commitment to quality is at the core of everything we do. EBI’s consultants are known for business and technical expertise, responsiveness, and best-in-class reporting tailored to your specific needs.
COLLABORATION. Leveraging deep knowledge and diverse experience, we create customized solutions that make sense for you. We bring our comprehensive suite of services to bear and provide ongoing communication to help you navigate the nuances of each project.
INTEGRITY. At EBI, integrity isn’t simply operating within the letter of the law; it’s about understanding and meeting your unique needs, solving problems, creating value for your business, and delivering intelligence you can have confidence in.
Let our nationwide network of local experts find solutions that give you the information you need to make the best business decisions.
Our ServicesDUE DILIGENCE□ Environmental Site Assessments□ Property Condition Assessments□ Acquisition Due Diligence□ Site Investigation, Remediation & Abatement□ Construction Services□ Multifamily Agency Services□ NEPA Services□ Portfolio Environmental Management
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY□ Environmental Compliance, Management & Reporting□ Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Emissions (RF-EME) Safety□ Industrial Hygiene□ Air Quality
ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING□ Site Civil & Structural Engineering & Evaluations□ Program & Multi-Site Management□ Architecture□ Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Engineering & Evaluations□ Commissioning Services□ LEED Certification
Due Diligence Services
EBI’s due diligence services provide our clients with the information needed to make informed financial investments,
identify and mitigate risk, and maximize value.
Exceptional Outcomes from Exceptional Analysis
Services Include:□ Phase I Environmental Site Assessments□ Phase II Environmental Site Assessments□ Site Investigation & Remediation□ Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Radon, & PCB Abatement Services □ Seismic Risk Assessments□ NEPA Services□ Cultural Resource Management □ Construction Risk Consulting□ HUD and Multifamily Agency Services □ Property Condition Assessments
Phase I EnvironmentalSite AssessmentsEBI Consulting’s goal in completing a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is to help our clients better understand a property’s environmental risks in a clear, unambiguous manner. Our approach meets ASTM guidelines and can be augmented with additional protocols to satisfy any party’s needs.
The ESA relies on four components to complete property due diligence:
Record ReviewNPL, CERCLIS listings, RCRA list, and federal, state, and
local records.
InterviewsDiscussions with key site managers and
representatives, as well as local agencies.
Site ReconnaissanceVisual and physical
observation of the site and adjoining properties.
Final ReportPresentation of findings and conclusions to disclose all issues and environmental
conditions of the property.
Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
EBI Consulting provides quick-turnaround, high-quality Phase II Environmental Subsurface Investigations, Comprehensive Site Assessments, and Baseline Site Assessments nationwide to derive critical environmental quality information for use in business decision-making.
EBI Consulting’s Phase II Investigations, Comprehensive Site Assessments, and Baseline Site Assessments can include:
□ Soil & Groundwater Sampling & Analysis□ Sediment & Surface Water Sampling & Analysis□ Soil Vapor & Indoor Air Sampling & Analysis□ Groundwater Flow Modeling□ Indoor Air Vapor Intrusion Assessment□ Contaminant Source Differentiation□ Risk Characterization□ Sensitive Receptor Surveys
Our team uses rapid field assessment measures to obtain faster turnaround and to manage costs. We understand the importance of preserving the evidentiary value of the data collected. In discussions with regulators and in negotiations with third parties, we serve as effective and experienced advocates for our clients.
Site Investigation & RemediationEBI Consulting’s Site Investigation and Remediation Group offers environmental site investigation, contaminant remediation, and regulatory-compliant site closure services to public entities and private industry, including law firms, architectural and engineering firms, construction managers, developers, property owners, organizations, and institutions.Our team uses proven, technologically current, practical and innovative approaches to evaluate, manage, and reduce clients’ environmental liabilities. Our expertise spans all types of contamination and environmental media and our staff is fully licensed and certified. EBI Consulting’s team has successfully completed numerous remediation projects through an approach that combines the technical excellence of our scientists and engineers with proven project management capabilities and systems that consider and combine our clients’ responsibilities and budgets.
□ Site Investigation: Soil & Groundwater□ Brownfields Development□ Facility Decommissioning, Site & UST Closure□ Contaminant Management & Remediation□ Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Radon & PCB Abatement□ Stormwater & Groundwater Management & Monitoring□ Hazardous Waste & Chemical Toxins
Services Include:
Property Condition AssessmentEBI Consulting’s property condition assessment reports provide clients with an understanding of the condition and effective useful life of a property and estimated costs associated with necessary repairs and replacements over a certain period of time.
Our skilled professionals provide detailed, extensive reports and conduct in-depth property investigations that assist our clients in determining the optimal plan for repairs, renovations, and replacements.
□ Property Condition Reports□ Green Property Condition Reports□ Acquisition Property Condition Reports□ Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence□ Foreclosure Analysis□ Roof Reports
Services Include:
Seismic Risk Analysis (PML)EBI Consulting provides full-spectrum evaluation services to assess the seismic risk of existing or proposed structures for owners, investors, borrowers, tenants, buyers, lenders, and developers. The depth of our seismic evaluation, from screening or desktop evaluations to three dimensional modeling, is calibrated to meet each client’s unique risk assessment needs.EBI’s seismic risk assessment may be performed to evaluate risk by calculating the Probable Maximum Loss (PML), the Scenario Expected Loss (SEL), or investigating compliance with an existing standard such as the ASCE 31 Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings.
EBI Consulting’s seismic risk evaluation reports allow our clients to understand a property’s seismic risk by calculating the Probable Maximum Loss (PML), and/or the Scenario Expected Loss (SEL) based on a scenario earthquake consistent with current building codes.
Probable Maximum Loss Report
ASCE 31 Seismic Evaluation
□ A site visit to the property to review the existing as-built structural conditions□ A review of all readily available construction documents, including structural drawings and site-specific geotechnical reports□ A seismic hazard analysis of the building(s), conducted by a registered engineer experienced in lateral force design□ An examination of the structure for continuity, ductility, and resistance to lateral forces and identification of geographic and on-site hazards□ If determined necessary based upon the results of the evaluation, EBI will provide seismic retrofit recommendations for the existing building(s), including the strengthening of structural elements and/or connections
Acquisition ServicesYou know detailed due diligence is a key component of a successful transaction; you want to understand a property’s condition and its unique qualities and challenges. You need relevant
solutions customized for your transaction.
The process of investing in commercial real estate can be stressful as you review offering memoranda, work to become the best and final bidder, build out your budget, and develop a hold strategy. You need actionable information to help you make the best investment decisions based on solid comprehension of the property condition. However, getting thorough information from a due diligence provider isn’t always assured: quality comprehensive reporting is key to a successful investment and can save money down the line.
At EBI Consulting, we ensure you have all the information needed to make the best decision for you or your company. We work with you to:
□ Conduct preliminary dialogue. We want to hear from you so we understand the complexities of your particular project and your ideal outcomes.□ Finalize a service offering. Every property has its own unique needs, and your firm has unique goals. EBI will collaboratively create solutions from our integrated suite of services that leverage our multidisciplinary expertise, customized to meet the needs of your property, transaction, and firm.□ Set expectations. We want to understand your timeframe, priorities, and preferences so we can deliver a best-in-class experience. Together, we can ensure our recommended service plan gets you the exhaustive information you need.□ Provide ongoing communication. Each transaction, individual, and firm has different preferences on the type and frequency of communication over the lifetime of a project. EBI’s multi-touchpoint approach gives you the information you want, when you need it, the way you want it.□ Deliver high-quality analysis. Our dedicated team of Acquisition specialists and alliance partners set the standard in acquisition-level reporting. We provide comprehensive, clearly presented analysis that consolidates all reporting and reflect the real-world costs of ownership in a timely manner.
□ Acquisition Property Condition Assessments
□ Façade Reports
□ Parking Garage Structural Reports
□ Roof Reports
□ Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Reports
□ Infrared Radiation (IR) Surveys
□ ADA Compliance Surveys
□ Environmental Site Assessments
□ Phase II Subsurface Investigations
□ Seismic Assessments
□ Asbestos and Lead Paint Programs
□ Mold Assessments
□ Indoor Air Quality/Radon Assessments
Whether you’re investing in a small office building, a large industrial complex, a trophy building in a major metro area, or a multi-site portfolio across various regions, EBI ensures you have actionable intelligence to make the best business decision. We provide expertise in:
Abatement ServicesEBI Consulting provides testing, design and abatement services for asbestos-containing building materials, lead, mold, radon, and PCBs. Our nationwide team provides support for projects ranging from telecommunications installations projects to real estate acquisitions and property development and rehabilitation projects.
□ Asbestos Inspectors□ Asbestos Abatement Supervisors□ Asbestos Management Planners□ Asbestos Project Monitors□ Asbestos Project Designers□ Lead Abatement Supervisors
EBI’s Nationwide Team Includes:
□ Lead Inspectors□ Lead Risk Assessors□ Lead Project Designers□ Mold Accredited Professionals□ Mold Assessment Technicians□ Radon Measurement Providers
Select Due Diligence Clients
EBI Consulting’s success can be measured by the success of our clients. The following list of selected clients demonstrates
the quality of the professional relationships that are the foundation of EBI’s success:
Goldman Sachs
Bank of America
Wells Fargo
Rialto Capital Management
Seritage
JP Morgan Chase
UBS Real Estate Services
Starwood Capital
Allianz
21 B StreetBurlington, MA 01803
781.273.2500www.ebiconsulting.com
NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF LOCAL EXPERTS ■ 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE