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Taking the Proactive Approach to Indoor Air Quality

March 3, 2003 - Minnesota Real Estate Journal

Individuals involved in commercial real estate are beginning to pay closer attention to the impact that indoor air quality (IAQ) has on their businesses and investments. IAQ continues to be viewed as one of the most significant and controversial threats to today's workforce by several federal agencies.   Read More (pdf)...

Braun leader George Kluempke digs deep in lengthy career with the firm

March 21, 2003 - The Business Journal

The mystery of what lies beneath the surface has kept Braun Intertec CEO George Kluempke with the same compay for three decades. When he began his career with the Bloomington-based environmental services firm, he spent most of his time poking holes in the ground, looking for the best way to build foundations for offices, stores and homes.   Read More (pdf)...

Property Condition Assessments Help Avoid Real Estate Pitfalls

May 26, 2003 - Minnesota Real Estate Journal

The condition of a property is obviously important to all parties in a real estate transaction. A property in need of a new roof or mechanical systems, for example, would require a substantial investment that would likely need to be included in a loan. To help understand property conditions, real estate buyers and lenders are increasingly specifying a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) be performed before transactions.   Read More (pdf)...

Avoid Condensation during construction

November 10, 2003 - Minnesota Real Estate Journal

The media have done a good job of bringing indoor air quality (IAQ) issues to the public's attention. Construction challenges that include asbestos and other potentially dangerous building materials have gotten plenty of media coverage. However, it seems that none of the IAQ issues has received more publicity than mold.   Read More (pdf)...