Building & Property and Environmental Due Diligence Services

When it comes to Phase I Environmental Assessments and Building & Property Condition Assessments, expertise matters. Entrusting these critical tasks to underqualified individuals feeding incomplete data to remote report writers is a gamble you shouldn’t take. As programmers say, “Garbage in, garbage out.” This approach not only compromises the quality of your reports but also jeopardizes the interests of all stakeholders—and it’s costing you more than it should.

The rise of “due diligence factories” has transformed the industry—for the worse. Traditionally, the ASTM E1527 standard required that Environmental Professionals personally conduct site inspections, interviews, and assessments. This was the cornerstone of reliable due diligence.

With the 2021 revision of the E1527 standard, however, due diligence factories have diluted these requirements, allowing unqualified individuals to handle crucial site inspections. This shift is profit-driven, plain and simple. The result? Reduced quality, undervalued expertise, and higher costs for you, the end user.

When the new standard took effect, due diligence factories slashed site assessor pay across the board, regardless of their education, training, or experience. At the same time, building and property condition site assessors faced similar pay cuts. Meanwhile, none of these factories passed their cost savings on to you.

For the same price—or less—you can receive due diligence done the right way.
Here’s why I stand apart:

If a lender or client has rejected a previous report, I can help. I specialize in:

Avoid the pitfalls of assembly-line due diligence. Contact me for reliable, expert-led assessments and consultation services. Let’s get it done right—every time.

Serving the USA Since 1985

Thanks!

Edward J. Devine 
Lifespace Corporation

Ph. (585) 738-5080