TerraShield Mitigates Methane Risk For Residential Development
Case study highlights:
- Redevelopment of a 1.9-acre site into 34 three-story residential units
- Historical contamination from oil production and automotive repair activities
The project site, a 1.9-acre property in Huntington Beach, California, is being redeveloped into 34 three story residential units. Historically, the site was associated with oil production, including four abandoned oil wells, oil storage tanks, and automotive repair operations. The site required methane mitigation due to the potential for gas generation from historical oil field operations and organic-rich soils. Methane testing revealed concentrations exceeding regulatory thresholds, posing a potential risk to future residents. The redevelopment team prioritized addressing these challenges to ensure safety and regulatory compliance by designing and installing a proven and highly chemical resistant contaminant vapor barrier solution.
Parkinson’s Disease Linked To Chlorinated Solvent Exposure on Large US Marine Base
Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Time: 11am pacific / 2pm eastern
In this webinar we are pleased to have special guest speaker Samuel Goldman, MD, MPH, Professor in the Division of Occupational, Environmental, and Climate Medicine at the University of California San Francisco and author of Risk of Parkinson Disease Among Service Members at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. His presentation will discuss the link to Parkinson’s Disease resulting from chlorinated solvent exposure on a large US Marine Base. He will be joined by Ryan Miller, Director of Land Science, who will discuss leading remediation and vapor mitigation technologies to protect against TCE exposure risk.
Highlights of this free webinar:
- Brief review of Parkinson’s disease
- What is it?
- Descriptive epidemiology
- Environmental epidemiology
- TCE and Parkinson’s disease
- Occupational associations: Case reports/clusters; Twin study
- Environmental associations: Camp Lejeune: increased risk and faster progression
- Animal studies & mechanisms of toxicity
- TCE historical uses and ongoing exposures
- Leading remediation and vapor mitigation technologies to protect against TCE exposure risk
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About the Presenters:
Samuel Goldman, MD, MPH
Professor, Division of Occupational, Environmental, and Climate Medicine, University of California San Francisco
Samuel Goldman, MD, MPH, is a Professor in the Division of Occupational, Environmental, and Climate Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. He is also an investigator at the San Francisco VA Health Care System, where he previously ran an Environmental Medicine clinic. Sam studied neuroscience at the University of Michigan, attended medical school at the University of Texas-Houston, and trained in Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health Science at UC Berkeley. He has published extensively on the epidemiology of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, with a focus on environmental risk factors such as pesticides, solvents, and head injury, and their interaction with genetic susceptibility factors.
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, most recently 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.
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December 2024 Land Science Newsletter
Case Study | Logistics Center Selects MonoShield to Protect Occupants Long-Term
Case Study Highlights:
- Developer saves time and money by selecting MonoShield vapor barrier system
- MonoShield provides enhanced durability, ease of installation, and superior chemical resistance compared to thin-mil plastic barriers
- Utilizing an experienced Land Science certified installer allowed project to stay on schedule and on budget
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Recording Now Available | The Essential Role of QA/QC in Vapor Barrier Installations
Webinar Highlights:
- Best practices for QA/QC
- Thorough overview of an effective contaminant vapor barrier installation process through the lens of QA/QC
- Why durability and constructability of a contaminant vapor barrier system are so important
- Expert tips and insights gathered from experienced vapor barrier installation professionals
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.
eBook | 10 Reasons to Consider Retro-Coat to Protect Your Property Investment
eBook Highlights:
- Why Retro-Coat is an effective vapor mitigation barrier for existing buildings
- How the vapor barrier represents a greener approach to restoration
- Cost savings were achieved by eliminating hauling and disposal costs related to concrete slab removal
- Compatibility of Retro-Coat with other vapor intrusion mitigation methods
The team at Land Science wishes you and your family a Happy Holidays, and we look forward to working with you in the New Year!
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November 2024 Land Science Newsletter
Project Snapshot | New Multi-Family Development Protected by TerraShield
Project Snapshot Highlights:
- Efficiently installed 100,000 square feet of TerraShield, ensuring timely project completion.
- Provided robust protection against vapor intrusion from contaminants.
- Contributed to alleviating Raleigh’s housing shortage by enabling safe redevelopment of industrial land.
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Free Webinar | The Essential Role of QA/QC in Vapor Barrier Installations
Webinar Highlights:
- Best practices for QA/QC
- Thorough overview of an effective contaminant vapor barrier installation process through the lens of QA/QC
- Why durability and constructability of a contaminant vapor barrier system are so important
- Expert tips and insights gathered from experienced vapor barrier installation professionals
Case Study | 265,000 Square Feet of TerraShield Installed in an Opportunity Zone to Protect New Warehouse
Case Study Highlights:
- TerraShield installed across 265,000 square feet
- New modern logistics hub in Opportunity Zone
- Integrity of the mitigation system was confirmed through proper QAQC procedures throughout the installation
eBook | 11 Resources for Maximizing Your Opportunity Zone Investment
eBook Highlights:
- How using a combined remedial approach can lead to positive results
- Effective use of vapor mitigation systems to increase the speed of approvals and create a safe indoor environment
- Verification of advanced diagnostic tools
- Choosing a service provider that understands the technology and delivers results
Upcoming Events
LSRPA Virtual Regulatory Roundtable
12/10/2024 | Virtual
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The Essential Role of QA/QC in Vapor Barrier Installations
In this webinar Ryan Miller, Director of Land Science, presented top reasons why an effective QA/QC process is essential in vapor barrier installations. QA/QC measures are pivotal to the success of a contaminant vapor intrusion mitigation (VIM) system’s installation to ensure long-term success. There are crucial reasons why implementing QA/QC measures before, during, and after the contaminant vapor barrier installation helps guarantee the efficacy of these systems designed to effectively protect indoor air quality for building occupants. Neglecting a QA/QC plan can lead to significant repercussions, including wasted time, financial losses, property liability increased risk and the underperformance of the contaminant vapor barrier mitigation system.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- Best practices for QA/QC
- Thorough overview on effective contaminant vapor barrier installation process through the lens of QA/QC
- Why durability and constructability of a contaminant vapor barrier system is so important
- Expert tips and insights gathered from experienced vapor barrier installation professionals
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October 2024 Land Science Newsletter
Case Study | TerraShield Protects New Warehouse Development
Case Study Highlights:
- TerraShield installed across 265,000 square feet
- New modern logistics hub in Opportunity Zone
- Integrity of the mitigation system was confirmed through proper QAQC procedures throughout the installation
Project Snapshot | TerraShield Utilized at Industrial Facility
Project Snapshot Highlights:
- 16,000 square feet of TerraShield installed
- TCE impacts at the site required a preemptive mitigation approach to protect future building occupants
- TerraShield was selected based on its ease of installation and enhanced chemical resistance
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Video | The Science Behind Land Science
Land Science offers the most advanced technologies designed to mitigate vapor intrusion. The use of nitrile-advanced latex and metalized films are providing the most protection available to the industry. TerraShield, MonoShield, and Nitra-Seal deliver best-in-class results, including a higher level of chemical resistance and superior constructability.
Upcoming Event | Meet With Vapor Intrusion Experts
2024 AVIP VI Conference | October 20th – 23rd
Ryan Miller | Director, Land Science
Platform Presentation:
The Use of Epoxy Floor Coatings for Effective VI Mitigation and Site Management
Paul Erickson, PhD | Vice President of Research & Development, REGENESIS
Platform Presentation:
The How and Why of Vapor Barrier Durability
Hieu Nguyen | Principal Engineer, Land Science
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Event | AVIP VI Conference
10/20 – 10/23/2024 | Anaheim, CA
Upcoming Event | AEHS East Coast Conference
10/21 – 10/24/2024 | Amherst, MA
Upcoming Event | Florida Remediation Conference
11/4 – 11/6/2024 | Orlando, FL
Upcoming Event | NYSCPG Geology Days Conference
11/11 – 11/13/2024 | Saratoga Springs, NY
Have a Vapor Intrusion Project? Get Started Today!
To receive a custom vapor intrusion solution, please call 949.481.8118 or visit landsciencetech.com/contact-us
TerraShield Protects New Warehouse Development
Case study highlights:
- New Modern Logistics Hub in Opportunity Zone
- 265,000 Square Feet of TerraShield Installed
A former metal castings foundry in Southern California, operating since the 1970s, has been redeveloped into a state-of-the-art logistics hub. Over decades, the site’s soil and groundwater were contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE). Despite soil vapor extraction (SVE) efforts in 2000 and again in 2012-2013, residual VOCs persisted, posing a potential vapor intrusion risk. In 2023, the redevelopment of the property began with the demolition of the former foundry building. Soil vapor sampling conducted during redevelopment confirmed the need for a vapor intrusion mitigation system (VIMS) to prevent any remaining VOCs from intruding into the new building, designed as a modern logistics hub.
TerraShield Utilized at Industrial Facility
Project snapshot highlights:
- Industrial Facility Expansion Above Zone of TCE Impacts
- 16,000 Square Feet of TerraShield Installed
New structures are being constructed at an active industrial facility in Ohio undergoing plant expansion. The site is located above a contamination zone where trichloroethene (TCE) has impacted the soil and groundwater, creating a contaminant plume and a vapor intrusion (VI) risk exceeding U.S. EPA’s Industrial VI Standards. To address this potential VI risk, the consulting team aimed to implement a preemptive VI mitigation solution that would meet regulatory requirements without impeding the development schedule. The team selected Land Science’s TerraShield Vapor Barrier due to its high chemical resistance, excellent constructability, and competitive pricing.
August 2024 Land Science Newsletter
Project Snapshot | MonoShield Installation Integral to Former Chemical Plant Redevelopment
Project Snapshot Highlights:
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- 750,000 sq. ft. protected against chlorinated solvent vapor intrusion at a former chemical plant redevelopment in Philadelphia.
- MonoShield installed across two building footprints simultaneously, meeting aggressive construction schedules and strict quality standards.
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Case Study Video | MonoShield Installed at Site of Former Hazel Park Raceway
Case Study Video Highlights:
- After a successful application at nearby Liberty Park, MonoShield was chosen as the best vapor intrusion mitigation solution for the Tri-County Commerce Building #2.
- The support of the city of Hazel Park, the state of Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has made it possible to redevelop the Hazel Park raceway.
- With MonoShield offering a more reliable and cost-effective solution, the project was assured of meeting milestones and staying on budget.
Free Webinar | Proven Strategies for Protection Against Vapor Intrusion in Existing Buildings
Learn the Following in This Free Webinar:
- How Retro-Coat mitigates vapor intrusion risks
- Which contaminants Retro-Coat protects against
- Technical processes involved in the installation of Retro-Coat
- Case studies demonstrating how application challenges can be overcome
Upcoming Event | Meet With Vapor Intrusion Experts
2024 AVIP VI Conference | October 20th – 23rd
Ryan Miller
Director, Land Science
Paul Erickson, PhD
Vice President of Research & Development, REGENESIS
Hieu Nguyen
Principal Engineer, Land Science
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Event | West Virginia Brownfields & Main Street Conference
9/10 – 9/12/2024 | Summersville, WV
Upcoming Event | DEM Pollution Prevention Conference & Tradeshow
9/17/2024 | Indianapolis, IN
Upcoming Event | BCONE Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop
9/23 – 9/24/2024 | Morristown, NJ
Upcoming Event | AVIP VI Conference
10/20 – 10/23/2024 | Anaheim, CA
Upcoming Event | AEHS East Coast Conference
10/21 – 10/24/2024 | Amherst, MA
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New California Residences Safeguarded from Benzene and PCE in Soil Gas
Project snapshot highlights:
- New Apartment Complex on Former UST Site
- Benzene and PCE in Soil Gas
- Nitra-Seal and Passive Venting Offered Lowest-Cost, Long-Term Solution
In Central California, a former commercial site that previously housed underground storage tanks (USTs) is being redeveloped into a new apartment complex. Benzene, tetrachloroethene (PCE), and naphthalene contaminants were detected in the soil gas, creating a potential vapor intrusion (VI) risk. In response, the development team sought a preemptive VI mitigation solution that would not only meet regulatory standards but also be cost-effective and timely to implement. After weighing the available remediation options, Land Science’s Nitra-Seal passive vapor intrusion mitigation system (VIMS) was selected due to its low cost, ease of implementation, and long-term effectiveness.