Join us this month as host Alan Agadoni interviews Tom Laubenthal, subject matter expert in environmental consulting with specialties in asbestos and lead-based paint. Tune in to learn about how ASTM transformed the screening process for risks like asbestos, lead-based paint, lead in drinking water, and mold/IAQ, known as beyond the scope of CERCLA. Plus, learn about the process for how EPs can avoid liability and protect the health and safety of their team and building occupants by keeping up to date with these “non-scope considerations.”

To read more about these topics, you can consult the following links:

• An overview of asbestos and lead based paint: https://tglconsulting.info/f/the-links-you-need-for-asbestos-and-lbp-work
• For mold/water intrusion issues, the following link is recommended: https://iicrc.org
• To access various levels of training and certifications with the American Council for Accredited Certification, please visit: https://www.acac.org

• 1:05: Background on regulations around common hazards like asbestos and lead and Tom Laubenthal’s career trajectory
• 6:41: The impact of these hazards on Phase I ESAs and how this has evolved over time
• 13:10: Training and certification opportunities for environmental professionals assessing these non-scope considerations
• 18:22: Recent key developments in asbestos regulations
• 23:40: The world of mold and IAQ
• 26:25: Best practices for environmental professionals
• 27:36: Resources for more information on this topic and closing remarks

In this month’s episode, LightBox host Alan Agadoni interviews Anthony Buonicore, Chairman of Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc., and the Task Group Chair for ASTM E3224-19, Standard Guide for Building Energy Performance and Improvement Evaluation in the Assessment of Property Condition. Tune in as they discuss how Anthony got his start, the intent and differences between the older BEPA standard and a BEPIE, and the current state of energy efficiency in Commercial Real Estate.

• 0:58 Anthony Buonicore’s background and professional accomplishments
• 5:56 The inspiration behind EDR, running dual businesses, and the major highlights of Anthony’s career
• 11:00 Anthony “The Investor”
• 13:59 The intent and difference between the BEPA standard and a BEPIE
• 18:00 How things have changed since the 2019 BEPIE standard publication and Anthony’s take on the current state of energy efficiency in CRE
• 20:18 Lessons learned on the BEPIE standard, integrating new technology, and when the latest version will become available
• 28:30 “Ask Tony” column
• 34:00 Surprises about the progress of CRE environmental due diligence
• 35:10 The impact of AI on CRE
• 38:27 Parallels to PFAS due diligence in Phase I ESAs
• 40:34 Predictions for 2025
• 41:28 What Anthony does for fun, his new book, and closing remarks

Published in early November, the new ASTM Certified Environmental Professional Program is designed to prepare EPs with the tools they need to succeed in conducting Phase I ESAs. In this month’s episode, LightBox host Alan Agadoni interviews Brittney Gibson and David Von Glahn about the details of the program, including preparation, registration, and the rigor of the course.

• 0:30 Panelist intro and introduction to ESA training and certification programs
• 1:53 Goals and details of new ASTM Certified Environmental Professional Program
• 6:50 Differentiators of Environmental Liability Professional Level 1 Program
• 7:56 Who is this new program appropriate for and what is the registration process?
• 12:52 Examination process, resources, and differentiators
• 21:02 Requirements for re-certification and maintaining the certification
• 24:56 How to get involved as a volunteer
• 26:00 Subject matter expert shoutout and closing