■ Environment
■ Environment
would become the first LEED Silver public school in New Jersey . What began 20 years ago is more active than ever . Through a variety of projects , DMR continues to advance sustainability , in many cases being the one that brings these opportunities to our clients . In 2023 , DMR ’ s seventh LEED facility achieved certification ; we wrote the first Community Energy Plan under the current grant program in Prospect Park ; and we wrote what is believed to be the first stand-alone Climate Resiliency Plan following the Municipal Land Use Law amendment in Dunellen . In 2024 , three more Community Energy Plans are underway ; ESIP projects in three school districts are expected to save several million dollars ; and our eighth LEED certified facility is expected to receive certification .
EAI , Inc . Robert Carvalho President & CEO
EAI has installed vapor barriers covering millions of square feet , sourced from established manufacturers like CETCO and GCP . These barriers play a crucial role in transforming once-contaminated sites , including those housing oil tanks , former manufacturing facilities , and areas with methane gas in the soil , into safe spaces for redevelopment . Our extensive installation of these barriers , coupled with venting / sub-slab depressurization systems , has safeguarded numerous prominent sites , enabling the secure revitalization of commercial , retail , and residential properties situated on brownfields and landfills .
EAI is excited to contribute to a brownfield redevelopment in Jersey City at the former Galaxy Recycling site that has a history of soil and groundwater contamination . EAI is installing the CETCO VI-20 gas vapor barrier and a passive venting system throughout the building footprint , and a dual-purpose CETCO Liquid Boot gas vapor barrier / waterproofing / floodproofing membrane at elevator pits and other small areas . EAI ’ s efforts are helping this former recycling site transform into the home of a future luxury apartment building called The Devan .
ESA Environmental Consultants Christopher Martell CEO
ESA was contracted to remediate heavy metals and PCBs in soil and groundwater at a former metallurgical facility in Monmouth County that was partially situated in a designated wetlands area . Through environmental assessment , investigation , and remediation activities overseen by ESA ’ s Licensed Site Remediation Professional ( LSRP ), 36 Areas of Concern ( AOCs ) were identified , requiring remediation of contaminants , soil excavation and disposal , groundwater monitoring , and wetlands restoration .
ESA ’ s innovative use of a compliance averaging technique using Thiessen Polygons effectively minimized ground disturbance and costs while meeting NJDEP ’ s strict regulations for safeguarding public health and safety .
Following successful remediation , 533 native plants , trees , and grasses were restored to the site . The plant species will continue to be monitored for several years to demonstrate successful restoration of the wetlands . ESA ’ s client subsequently redeveloped the property , restoring it to beneficial use .
LPS Industries , LLC Madeleine D . Robinson Owner & CEO
LPS Industries has been a leader of energy conservation and recycling for many years . Some of our recent accomplishments include :
◾ One of the first and largest rooftop solar farms in New Jersey installing solar panels over a 175,000 SF rooftop . It provides up to 30 % of the 225,000 SF building ’ s facility and process energy .
◾ Recycling arrangements for all woodbased products including pallets , paper , cardboard and corrugate .
◾ This year removing over 1,100 fluorescent light fixtures throughout the
manufacturing area and corporate offices and replacing them with LED lighting .
◾ Reducing water consumption by approximately 200,000 gallons of water per month by actively searching all incoming water lines and either shutting down unused lines or repairing leaks .
We are continuing our efforts by researching other ways to save with our utility providers and meeting with the State ’ s conservation experts .
Schenck , Price , Smith & King , LLP Heidi S . Minuskin Co-Chair Environmental Law Practice
The Environmental Law Practice
Group at Schenck , Price , Smith & King helps companies ensure a commonsense approach to compliance with environmental requirements helping them navigate through New Jersey ’ s everchanging regulatory landscape , including the new and complicated Environmental Justice ( EJ ) process . For example , our attorneys successfully obtained EJ approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ( NJDEP ) in connection with a renewal of one client ’ s Title V Air Permit last year . The EJ Law requires NJDEP to evaluate the environmental and public impacts of operations of certain facilities located in overburdened communities when re‐
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The first LEED Silver public school in New Jersey , Joseph A . Taub School , was designed by DMR Architects .
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