SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 22, 2013) – The Environmental Works, Inc. (EWI) board of directors is pleased to announce that five employees have purchased the company from the estate of EWI founder Robin E. Melton. CEO Jamie Sivils, Springfield; President Jason Smith, Springfield; CFO Andrea Pence, Springfield; Regional Manager Meredith Kenworthy, Kansas City; and Managing Principal …
New Push for VEC Inclusion in Phase I Standard to be Updated in 2013
In 2013, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) will publish an updated E 1527 standard for conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). That standard will include the requirement to assess Vapor Encroachment Conditions (VECs). According to ASTM, a VEC is the presence or likely presence of vapors from chemicals of concern in …