May 2025 Land Science Newsletter
Project Snapshot | Nitra-Seal Protects Military Base from Potential Vapor Intrusion Risk
Project Snapshot Highlights:
- Planned Marine Battalion HQ construction effectively protects against VOC and PHC contaminant vapor intrusion
- Nitra-Seal vapor barrier selected for superior chemical resistance, constructability, cost-efficient installation, construction quality assurance (CQA), and proven use
Project Snapshot | MonoShield Ensures Vapor Intrusion Protection for Warehouse Project
Project Snapshot Highlights:
- MonoShield specified for 650,000 sq. ft. warehouse project to protect against historic contamination effectively
- Durability, chemical resistance, and fast installation were key benefits to choosing MonoShield for the project
- Certified installers ensured safety, enabling construction quality assurance (CQA), on-time construction, and site protection
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Free Webinar | Retro-Coat: An Effective Solution for Mitigating Existing VI Issues
Date: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Time: 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern
Webinar Highlights:
- An introduction to how Retro-Coat protects against contaminant vapor intrusion
- Optimal sites for Retro-Coat
- Retro-Coat installation process, performance characteristics, and key differentiators
- Project case studies
Video | Former Los Angeles Furniture Warehouse Transformed by Retro-Coat Application
Video Highlights:
- The property developer hired Farallon Consulting to conduct indoor air quality testing.
- VaporSafe testing solution was used to identify elevated levels of PCE contamination.
- Retro-Coat vapor mitigation solution was recommended to protect against any potential vapor intrusion preemptively.
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MonoShield Ensures Vapor Protection for Warehouse Project
Project snapshot highlights:
- MonoShield offered superior installation efficiency to meet tight budget and construction schedule
- MonoShield successfully installed, the project has met environmental safety standards, enabling construction to proceed without delays
In Northern California, a new 650,000 square-foot industrial warehouse development is poised to bolster regional economic growth and streamline logistics for an e-commerce company. Given potential vapor intrusion risks from historic industrial activities, the project required a robust vapor barrier solution. MonoShield® was chosen by the development team for its durability, chemical resistance, and ease of installation, complemented by the TerraVent venting system, ensuring effective vapor intrusion mitigation.
Retro-Coat Applied at New Logistics Hub
Case study highlights:
- Project Awarded First Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant in Tennessee
- Effective Mitigation of Chlorinated Solvents and Petroleum Contamination
The former Plumley Tire site in Morristown, Tennessee, once impacted by historic manufacturing operations, is currently undergoing significant redevelopment. This initiative is funded by Tennessee’s BRAG grant, representing a crucial element of Governor Bill Lee’s campaign to revitalize brownfield locations throughout the state. The site was impacted by petroleum hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent contaminants due to historic rubber manufacturing operations dating back to the 1960’s. As the first site awarded a BRAG grant for remediation in the state of Tennessee, the application of Retro-Coat at the Plumley Tire site has met the stringent requirements for indoor air quality protection, protecting future building workers and occupants.
TerraShield Protects Critical Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Naval Station Norfolk
Project highlights:
- Advanced vapor barrier provides long-term protection for Navy’s new corrosion control and paint hangar
- TerraShield was chosen for its proven chemical resistance, high durability, ease of installation, and ability to meet rigorous military construction standards.
The U.S. Navy planned the construction of a new Corrosion Control and Paint Facility (Building P-1035) at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. The facility, strategically located in the heart of the naval base, provides critical maintenance capabilities for MH-60R/MH-60S and V-22 aircraft. The single-story hangar includes three specialized bays—a plastic media blasting bay, a painting bay, and a wash rack bay—supported by mission-essential spaces. Due to potential vapor intrusion concerns associated with historic Navy maintenance activities and known contaminants in the area, the project team proactively selected Land Science’s TerraShield® Metallized Contaminant Vapor Barrier.
Advanced Vapor Barrier Protects From Potential Vapor Intrusion Risk
Project highlights:
- Nitra-Seal ensures safe indoor environment at a Southeast region Marine Corps base
- Nitra-Seal chosen due to its excellent chemical resistance against VOCs and PHCs, proven track record in similar military applications, competitive cost, and streamlined installation process suitable for military construction timelines.
A Marine Corps base in the Southeast planned the construction of a new Battalion Headquarters facility. Given the historical presence of environmental contamination at various locations across the base, proactive measures were required to mitigate potential vapor intrusion risks from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs). Ensuring the health and safety of Marines and support personnel was paramount. The project team selected the Nitra-Seal® vapor mitigation system to effectively address these vapor intrusion concerns. Nitra-Seal was chosen due to its excellent chemical resistance against VOCs and PHCs, proven track record in similar military applications, competitive cost, and streamlined installation process suitable for military construction timelines.
Retro-Coat: An Effective Solution for Mitigating Existing VI Issues
Date: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Time: 11am pacific / 2pm eastern
In this webinar Ryan Miller, Director of Land Science, and Hieu Nguyen, Principal Engineer at Land Science, will present why Retro-Coat is an effective solution for existing vapor intrusion problems. Applying Retro-Coat can provide a building owner with long-term assurance that the vapor intrusion risk has been successfully mitigated, while at the same time, reducing the overall mitigation cost and avoiding the need to alter the building.
Highlights of this webinar:
- An introduction to Retro-Coat and how the system works to protect against contaminant vapor intrusion
- What sites are ideally suited for Retro-Coat
- Installation and performance and how these differ from other resinous flooring products
- Real-world case studies from Retro-Coat sites
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About the Presenters:
Ryan Miller
Director, Land Science
Ryan Miller is the Director of the Land Science® division of REGENESIS, Inc., and is based in northern New Jersey. Ryan’s role includes providing technical support in the design and installation of TerraShield, Nitra-Seal, MonoShield and Retro-Coat vapor mitigation systems, and educating the environmental community on the advancements in vapor intrusion barrier technology, implementation, and quality control by making presentations to environmental firms, regulatory agencies, and developers. Ryan has extensive experience in the environmental consulting industry, formerly working as a New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) focusing on brownfield redevelopment projects and specializing in vapor intrusion mitigation. Ryan earned a MBA from Montclair State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from Siena College.
Hieu Nguyen
Principal Engineer, Land Science
Hieu Nguyen is the Principal Engineer of the Land Science division of REGENESIS, Inc. In his role, Hieu oversees product implementation at construction sites and provides technical support to regional and district managers as well as Land Science clients. Hieu offers over fifteen years of experience supporting vapor intrusion mitigation system designs, specifications and installations across United States, Canada and Australia. He is also an active member of the ITRC Petroleum Vapor Intrusion task group, AICHE and ASTM D04 Asphalt Emulsions Tests and Specifications. Prior to joining Land Science, Hieu worked as a product manager and technical engineer for a leading spray-applied asphalt latex gas barrier manufacturer. Hieu earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. Hieu enjoys swimming, hiking, and doing his own research in his spare time.
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