The healthcare industry maintains high standards for indoor air quality and regulatory compliance, not to mention security. VERTEX provides solutions that maintains clean indoor air, cooling tower management practices and protocols and technological solutions that achieve stringent security.
Civil Engineering Design of Orthodontics Office Building in Golden, CO
Assessment & Development of Building Water System Programs/Plans
Senior Vice President, Industrial Hygiene & Building Sciences
Erik Borgesen, CMC
As Senior Vice President of the Industrial Hygiene & Building Sciences sector of VERTEX, Erik Borgesen oversees all projects pertaining to asbestos, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, lead-based paint, mold/water intrusion, and cooling tower and domestic (potable) water management programs and plans.
Specific expertise includes: asbestos, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, construction defect investigations, water intrusion/mold investigations, bio-aerosol sampling, HVAC assessment, emergency response actions, risk assessment, epidemiology, remedial work plan preparation and remedial oversight.
Mr. Borgesen has extensive experience in the environmental industry including: coordination and performance of Environmental Audits, Hazardous Materials Building Inspections, Industrial Hygiene Investigations, and Indoor Air Quality Studies.
As Senior Consultant on hundreds of environmental claims both in the northeast and across the United States, Mr. Borgesen has managed claims that have included cause & origin investigations, subrogation analysis, remediation of 1st party & 3rd party losses, pollution policies, cost cap policies, and indoor air quality/industrial hygiene claims. Additionally, he has completed claims management on hundreds of personal asbestos/lead/mold/Indoor air quality losses in both the northeast and across the United States. Responsibilities included cause/origin, 3rd party impact evaluations, subrogation analysis, remedial monitoring, contractor negotiations, and remedial cost feasibility reviews.
August 8, 2018
Now that summer is in full swing, the temperature and humidity are rising to their annual highs. With that comes the risk of heat-related illnesses and accidents. At VERTEX, safety is always a priority. Whether you are working out in the field, in an office or at home, precautions should be taken to avoid heat…
August 3, 2018
What are Polyfluorinated and Perfluorinated Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)? Polyfluorinated and Perfluorinated Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemicals that were discovered in 1938 and were utilized in the manufacture of a multitude of consumer products including non-stick cookware, protective coatings (consumer stain treatments, waterproof fabrics, etc), food wrappers (pizza boxes, sandwich wrappers, popcorn…
July 24, 2018
After a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment identifies a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC), the next step in the Environmental Due Diligence process may include conducting a Phase II Subsurface Investigation. An environmental subsurface investigation is when VERTEX evaluates the subsurface condition of a site, which can include evaluation of soil, groundwater, and soil gas. For…
April 16, 2018
Molds and mold spores are a common component of household and workplace dust. When they are present in large quantities, they can potentially present health hazards, allergic reactions and respiratory problems depending on individual susceptibility. Upon discovery of mold, its important to involve someone with the industry knowledge to solve any potential problems. What is…
February 20, 2018
Ontario’s 3Rs Regulations (Ontario Regulation 102/94 [O.Reg. 102/94]) govern non-hazardous solid waste generated from, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (IC&I) sources. 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Waste Audits Since 1994, designated IC&I organizations in Ontario have been required to implement Waste Audits, Waste Reduction Work Plans and Source Separation Programs. Pursuant to O.Reg. 102/94, regulated organizations are…
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