The Evolution of Vapor Barrier Technology and Best Practices for Successful Vapor Barrier Implementation
Learn the following in this free webinar:
- The evolution of vapor barrier technology
- How vapor barriers originated from waterproofing materials, and now incorporate advanced formulations resulting in more protection for building occupants
- Strategies for successful vapor barrier implementation
- Methods to ensure a high-quality vapor barrier installation
In this webinar we are pleased to have a special presentation by Scott Wilson, President & CEO of REGENESIS and Land Science, and Ryan Miller, East Region Manager for Land Science. They discussed the evolution of vapor barrier technology, as well as best practices for successful vapor barrier implementation.
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Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Design And Constructability Challenges: Using An Innovative New Vapor Barrier Technology
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- Use of a reliable, cost-effective vapor mitigation solution allowed client to meet milestones and stay on time and on budget
- Sites required a vapor barrier that was resistant, with documented diffusion coefficients, to low level TCE and methane that could be approved by Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE)
- Collaboration between EGLE, local community leaders and the developer ensured a smooth and successful result
- Traffic control program minimized barrier damage during construction and the enhanced smoke testing program successfully identified areas requiring repair
In this webinar we are pleased to have as a special guest speaker Mark Quimby, Senior Consultant at SME. His presentation discussed overcoming vapor intrusion mitigation design and constructability challenges at two large industrial sites using an innovative new vapor barrier technology. The sites discussed were new buildings approximately 575,000 square feet (SF) each, on two different, but similar, former landfill sites. He is joined by Ryan Miller, East Region Manager at Land Science, who discussed technologies to mitigate vapor intrusion.
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Successful Large-Scale Vapor Intrusion Investigation: A Regulatory Perspective
In this webinar we are pleased to a special presentation from Jessica Law, engineering geologist and case manager for the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board. This presentation discussed a case study outlining the largest residential vapor intrusion investigation in California at the site of a former aerospace manufacturer. Ms. Law provides a thorough overview of the team’s effort to manage both community concerns and changing regulatory guidelines as it applies to this challenging investigation. Joining Ms. Law was Thomas Szocinski, CEP Land Science Director of Vapor Intrusion, who shared effective approaches to mitigating vapor intrusion on sites like the one discussed in the featured case study.
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Retro-Coat 101: A Complete Guide to the Retro-Coat Vapor Barrier System
Land Science is pleased to present a webinar with vapor intrusion technical expert, Hieu Nguyen. Mr. Nguyen is the Senior Technical Engineer for Land Science and in his role is responsible for product development and training on all Land Science vapor intrusion technologies. In this webinar, he will provide an in-depth overview of the Retro-Coat vapor intrusion system along with tips on best practices when applying Retro-Coat for existing structures.
Learn the following in this free webinar:
- An introduction to Retro-Coat
- Detail understanding of the Retro-Coat Vapor Barrier System
- Overview of system specifications
- Recommended surface preparation
- Examples of various installation techniques
- A review of best practices and lesson learned
- Understanding of the QA/QC Process
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The Vapor Intrusion Risk Pathway: Regulatory Updates & Continuous Monitoring
Land Science is pleased to present a webinar with vapor intrusion experts Dr. Blayne Hartman of Hartman Environmental Geoscience and Dr. Mark Kram of Groundswell Technologies. During this webinar presentation, they discuss updates regarding vapor intrusion pathway issues, including regulatory updates and the use of vapor intrusion continuous monitoring technology. They are joined by Tom Szocinski, CEP, Director of Vapor Intrusion at Land Science, who will discuss technologies to mitigate vapor intrusion.
Learn the following in this free webinar:
- Current VI Pathway Issues, Including:
- Status of Short Term Exposures to TCE
- Regulatory Default Soil Gas Attenuation Factors
- Dynamics Rules
- Chasing Sewers
- VI Indicators and Surrogates
- Return of the J&E Model
- Expediting VI Assessments and Remedies with High Resolution Continuous Monitoring and Response.
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Incorporating CSIA in Vapor Intrusion Investigations
Land Science is pleased to present a webinar with Dora Taggart, President of Microbial Insights, Inc., and Sam Rosolina, PhD, Analytical Chemist and Manager of the Compound Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) Laboratory at Microbial Insights. In this webinar, Dora and Sam discuss incorporating CSIA in vapor intrusion investigations. They are joined by Tom Szocinski, CEP, Director of Vapor Intrusion at Land Science, who discusses innovative new vapor barrier technologies that are more protective and more cost-effective.
Learn the following in this free webinar:
- A primer for sites impacted with contaminant vapor intrusion
- How CSIA is being used to fingerprint different contaminant sources
- Using CSIA to help identify the underlying cause of decreased indoor air quality
FAQ: CSIA and Vapor Intrusion
The questions summarized in this FAQ as part of the Land Science “Distinguished Speaker” webinar series, were provided by our guest presenters, Dora Taggart and Sam Rosolina, PhD in response to questions fielded throughout the webinar presentation. REGENESIS and Land Science are grateful to both Ms. Taggart and Dr. Rosolina for sharing their expertise. Land Science is dedicated to providing relevant, industry-leading content in support of client partners globally. Any use or reproduction of the contents of this FAQ document must be approved by Land Science, REGENESIS and/or Microbial Insights.
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Update on The Evolving Vapor Intrusion Regulatory Landscape
Land Science is pleased to present a webinar with vapor intrusion expert Sigrida Reinis, PhD, PE, Associate at Langan. During this webinar presentation, Dr. Reinis discusses the increasingly challenging vapor intrusion regulatory landscape, and solutions to address vapor intrusion challenges at sites. Rick Gillespie, REGENESIS and Land Science Senior Vice President, North America also presents innovative new vapor barrier technologies that are more protective and more cost-effective.
Learn the following in this free webinar:
- Changing trends in the vapor intrusion regulatory landscape at the federal and state levels
- How to meet the demands of increasingly data-driven regulations
- Case studies of vapor intrusion sites where extensive data-driven challenges were addressed
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Large-Scale Vapor Intrusion Projects: Overcoming Challenges and Collecting Consistent, High-Quality Data
Land Science is pleased to present a webinar with vapor intrusion expert, James Fineis P.G., President and Owner of Total Vapor Solutions. During this webinar presentation, Mr. Fineis discusses large-scale vapor intrusion projects, with a focus on challenges and the necessity of collecting consistent, high-quality data. Mr. Fineis is joined by Jordan Knight, Southeast District Manager at Land Science, who discusses technologies to mitigate vapor intrusion.
Learn the following in this free webinar:
- Managing the logistics of handling over 1,000 summa canisters over the life of a project
- Challenges in dealing with changing schedules of residents and businesses
- How to collect consistent data that is representative of site conditions
- The importance of effectively evaulating various mitigation techniques based on the project needs
- Cost-effective vapor intrusion mitigation system options
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Introducing MonoShield: A Chemically Resistant, Preemptive Vapor Barrier That Saves Time and Money
Speakers: Tom Szocinski, CEP, Director of Vapor Intrusion, Land Science and Kristen Thoreson, PhD, Director of Research and Development at REGENESIS and Land Science
Land Science is pleased to present a webinar with vapor intrusion expert Tom Szocinksi, CEP and Dr. Kristen Thoreson, Research and Development Director at REGENESIS and Land Science. During this webinar presentation, they discuss an innovative new vapor intrusion barrier technology called MonoShield. A chemically resistant and easy-to-apply barrier, MonoShield is specifically designed as a preemptive solution for vapor intrusion at brownfield redevelopment sites.
Learn the following about the new technology MonoShield in this free webinar:
- MonoShield can be installed 30-40% faster than alternate plastic sheeting or HDPE systems.
- MonoShield offers superior durability and chemical resistance.
- Competitively priced with simple quick installation
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The Vapor Intrusion Risk Pathway: Regulatory Updates & Hot Topics
Speakers: Blayne Hartman, PhD President, Hartman Environmental Geoscience and Hieu Nguyen Senior Research Engineer, Land Science
Land Science® is pleased to present a webinar with Dr. Blayne Hartman of Hartman Environmental Geoscience, a nationally recognized vapor intrusion expert, having assisted various governmental agencies with numerous regulatory vapor intrusion guidances and memorandums over the past decade as vapor intrusion has continued to be at the forefront of evolving regulations. During this webinar presentation, Dr. Hartman discusses the latest in regulatory changes across the nation along with practical assessment strategies for navigating the vapor intrusion pathway.
Joining Dr. Hartman is Hieu Nguyen, Senior Research Engineer at Land Science. With Hieu’s years of experience within the vapor mitigation and vapor barrier world, he has extensive knowledge and understanding of key aspects relating to appropriate site specific mitigation systems, as well as testing and evaluations of these systems. Hieu discusses unique methods to retro-fit and mitigate vapor intrusion for existing structures, along with the evaluation of vapor barrier physical properties. He will also cover Land Science’s barrier testing and provide detail on understanding diffusion coefficient testing for vapor barrier systems.
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