Having worked as an independent contractor, and as staff for local, regional, national and international environmental and engineering consulting firms, I’ve come to understand the benefits provided at each level. Some clients prefer working with smaller, local consulting firms over large national firms. Perhaps they cite that independent contractors or local consulting firms have more local k... Read More »
Since the latest revision to SBA’s SOP 5010 5 (C), that came out in October 2010, I have been asked some reoccurring questions in regards to the Environmental Requirements on 504 and 7a loans. One of those reoccurring questions is when there is a NAICS Codes match does it mean that I will have to have a Phase I AAI Compliant ESA? The answer to this is a definitive YES, and NO! Take a look at ... Read More »
Bundle or "one call" due diligence (ESA, PCR and ALTA) provides simplicity for commercial real estate buyers Read More »
My mission statement came from a conversation with my father. My father was 5 years retired and he was reflecting on his career. He was an automotive engineer for Cadillac and Buick. He had a fine career getting promoted up the ladder as an engineer and as an executive. When I asked him what was the most meaningful achievements in his career, he said: “the people”. I was ... Read More »
