Norcon specializes in preliminary assessment and site investigation of real estate for the commercial banking industry, school boards, municipalities, utility authorities and county governments. The primary goal is to provide the Client with a clear understanding of the environmental history of the site, and the potential environmental liabilities which may be associated with ownership.

The effective investigation and remediation of real property requires a combination of forensic investigation of historical documents, technical knowledge, and a thorough understanding of all applicable regulatory criteria. These same fundamental requirements apply whether a property is being investigated because of a pending real estate transaction, or pursuant to the requirements of a regulatory program such as the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA), or the Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks (BUST) due to the sale or closure of a regulated business. Norcon provides comprehensive site investigation and remediation services, from initial site characterization through final regulatory approval. By listening carefully to our clients’ objectives and utilizing proven science and engineering practices, Norcon is able to develop practical solutions that are unique to each client's needs. Site investigation activities include:

• Sub surface evaluations for pits, vaults, drums, or tanks
• Soil borings, sampling and analysis
• Temporary monitoring wells
• Surface or test pit sampling
• Stockpile sampling and disposal
• Testing of potable wells, or existing monitoring wells
• Sampling and analysis of construction materials
• Indoor air quality – asbestos, mold, lead, radon
• Vapor intrusion investigations