Nitra-Seal Installed to Prevent Vapor Intrusion for National Coffee Chain Expansion
Project highlights:
- Vapor mitigation for new coffee retail location to support national brand expansion
- Nitra-Seal® installed to prevent vapor intrusion from petroleum hydrocarbons
A national coffee chain selected a high-visibility site in Northern Illinois for a new quick-service retail location as part of its U.S. expansion. Due to potential vapor intrusion risks from petroleum hydrocarbons linked to former site use and nearby properties, the development team proactively installed Nitra-Seal®, a proven vapor barrier system known for its chemical resistance and cost-efficiency. A Land Science® Certified Applicator completed the installation under a compressed timeline and in accordance with manufacturer specifications, ensuring the project stayed on schedule. With Nitra-Seal in place beneath the foundation, the site is now effectively protected from vapor intrusion, supporting the client’s commitment to safety, operational excellence, and responsible redevelopment.
March 2025 Land Science Newsletter
Case Study Video | Retro-Coat Transforms Former Rubber Plant with First-Ever BRAG Grant Project
Case Study Video Highlights:
- Cost-effective contaminant vapor intrusion solution saves developer 20% vs. sub-slab VI system
- Safe and effective chlorinated solvent and petroleum vapor intrusion mitigation achieved
- First-ever Tennessee Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) project
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
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Project Snapshot | Nitra-Seal Protects First Responders at New State-of-the-Art Fire Station
Project Snapshot Highlights:
- Nitra-Seal effectively protects against volatile organic compounds, including benzene, bromodichloromethane, and chloroformvapor intrusion
- Former industrial manufacturing site on DTSC site list transformed into new state-of-the-art fire station
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3/26 – 3/27/2025 | New Brunswick, NJ
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4/4/2025 | Clemson, SC
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4/15/2025 | Framingham, MA
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4/16/2025 | Atlanta, GA
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Nitra-Seal Protects First Responders at New State-of-the-Art Fire Station
Project highlights:
- Vapor mitigation project for new fire station with oversight from county Department of Environmental Health
- Nitra-Seal® installed to prevent vapor intrusion from volatile organic compounds, including benzene, bromodichloromethane, and chloroform
To meet growing emergency needs, a Northern California fire station was built on a former industrial site with contamination history. Listed on the Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC) Hazardous Waste site list due to a past UST leak, environmental tests found elevated concentrations of benzene, bromodichloromethane, and chloroform in soil gas, posing a vapor intrusion risk. To mitigate this, the city entered a Remedial Action Agreement with the county, which required a Vapor Intrusion Mitigation System (VIMS) to protect first responders. The environmental consultant designed a site-specific contaminant vapor barrier system using Nitra-Seal, which is applied beneath the foundation, creating a long-term barrier against vapor intrusion. The Nitra-Seal vapor barrier was installed by a Land Science certified installer and was completed in accordance with the required QA/QC procedures.
February 2025 Land Science Newsletter
Case Study Video | MonoShield Selected to Protect Against Vapor Intrusion for Large Texas Warehouse
Case Study Highlights:
- Rapid installation keeps fast-moving Brownfield redevelopment project on track
- MonoShield selected as best alternative for chemical resistance, competitive cost, and installation speed
- Project meets aggressive time and budget constraints, ensuring safe breathing environment
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Project Snapshot | TerraShield Mitigates VOC Risk at Site of Former Chemical Manufacturer
Project Snapshot Highlights:
- TerraShield was chosen as the most protective, economical vapor intrusion mitigation solution for a large logistics facility
- Future occupants are protected against volatile organic compounds
- TerraShield successfully installed on time and within budget
Vapor Intrusion Training Library | A Remote Library Helping You Stay Abreast of Industry Technologies and Regulations
Many environmental firms are investing time to focus on staff training to get up-to-date on new technologies and regulations. We have prepared a library of pre-recorded webinars available on our website at no charge. Topics include vapor intrusion regulations and mitigation. We will also provide certificates of attendance for any webinar viewed upon request by emailing marketing@regenesis.com.
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
Webinar Recording Now Available | Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Chlorinated Solvent Exposure on Large U.S. Marine Base
Highlights of This Free Webinar:
- TCE and Parkinson’s Disease
- TCE historical uses and ongoing exposures
- Leading remediation and vapor mitigation technologies to protect against TCE exposure risk
Upcoming Events
AEHS West 2025
3/17 – 3/20/2025 | San Diego, CA
New Jersey Site Remediation Conference
3/26 – 3/27/2025 | New Brunswick, NJ
Clemson Hydrogeology Symposium
4/4/2025 | Clemson, SC
GBA Georgia Brownfield Seminar
4/16/2025 | Framingham, MA
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January 2025 Land Science Newsletter
Case Study | TerraShield Mitigates Methane Risk for Residential Development
Case Study Highlights:
- TerraShield successfully addressed the site’s methane and VOC risks, enabling the redevelopment to proceed on schedule
- Redevelopment of a 1.9-acre site into 34 three-story residential units
eBook | 6 Reasons to Specify TerraShield on Your Next VI Mitigation Project
eBook Highlights:
- How years of research and lab testing have resulted in the highest level of chemical resistance available
- Why a robust and durable vapor barrier removes worry
- Choosing a VI system with an industry-leading warranty
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Upcoming Free Webinar Event | Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Chlorinated Solvent Exposure on Large U.S. Marine Base
Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Time: 11am Pacific/ 2pm Eastern
Highlights of This Free Webinar:
- TCE and Parkinson’s Disease
- TCE historical uses and ongoing exposures
- Leading remediation and vapor mitigation technologies to protect against TCE exposure risk
Project Snapshot | MonoShield Protects Multi-Acre Tampa Logistics Center
Project Snapshot Highlights:
- MonoShield’s constructability and installation speed was a key advantage
- Effectively mitigated contaminant vapor impact at multi-acre logistics center
Project Snapshot | Retro-Coat Protects Residents at Site of Former NYC Industrial Warehouse
Project Snapshot Highlights:
- Preemptive solution mitigates potential vapor intrusion threat
- Building residents are effectively protected against contaminant vapor intrusion
Upcoming Events
AEHS West 2025
3/17 – 3/20/2025 | San Diego, CA
New Jersey Site Remediation Conference
3/26 – 3/27/2025 | New Brunswick, NJ
Clemson Hydrogeology Symposium
4/4/2025 | Clemson, SC
GBA Georgia Brownfield Seminar
4/16/2025 | Framingham, MA
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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
In this webinar we were 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 discussed the link to Parkinson’s Disease resulting from chlorinated solvent exposure on a large US Marine Base. He was 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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