Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment 

Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) issues (including indoor air quality) can paralyze a business if simply ignored. A fast and competent assessment coupled with effective risk communication can minimize business disruption and the cost of repairs.  Because IEQ is affected by many complex, interrelated factors including building systems, space use activities, and management practices, EH&E has on hand a selection of highly trained professionals in industrial hygiene, toxicology, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, and related fields that can be drawn upon as needed in any situation. 

As important as the science supporting the IEQ assessment is the risk communication among stakeholders, including management and occupants. Ignoring people’s perceptions of risk will only result in a loss of faith in both the building and management. EH&E specializes in helping building owners and managers develop an effective strategy that identifies and addresses people’s perceptions about environmental risk in a facility.

We diagnose the problem, find the most cost-effective solution, and communicate the resolution clearly to management and employees when needed. Depending upon the situation, EH&E’s IEQ Assessment can include:

• Review mechanical system documentation
• Perform a building survey and an inspection of the HVAC system
• Monitor building performance parameters (e.g., temperature relative humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide)
• Monitor environmental parameters (e.g., particulates, airborne contaminants, volatile organic compounds [vocs], formaldehyde)
• Analyze and document building survey findings and monitoring results
• Recommendations for strategies to identify and mitigate IEQ issues
• Clearly communicate and address perceived risks with management and staff, if needed

EH&E – Indoor Environmental Quality Experts
With over 20 years experience, EH&E is recognized as the leader in IEQ assessment and in providing optimal IEQ management strategies for a variety of building types.  We have served as the US EPA’s prime indoor air quality research contractor and conducted thousands of IEQ investigations across the United States.