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The Analytical Consultant (Vol. 4, Issue 1)

February 11, 2008 - The Analytical Consultant (Vol. 4, Issue 1)

Articles in this issue include: "Lead-based paint in toys: The latest headlines," "From field sampling to results: The Organic Vapor Monitor’s journey," and "Seven additional PAH compounds now available."   Read More (pdf)...

The Analytical Consultant (Vol. 4, Issue 2)

April 9, 2008 - The Analytical Consultant (Vol. 4, Issue 2)

Articles include: "Lab Manager’s Corner: Attaining Excellence," "Update on OSHA standards for Hexavalent Chromium," "Analyzing for asbestos," "Meet Matt Gorrell - Materials Testing Technician," "Making Waves looking for Silica"   Read More (pdf)...

Building technology - have we figured out what we need to know?

May 1, 2008 - Minnesota Real Estate Journal - Green Buildings & New Technology special insert

I recently attended the Minnesota Real Estate Journal conference on "Green Buildings & New Technology." As I listened to the presentations and reflected on the differences in the vocabulary, the building systems and the goals of LEED certified buildings, I began thinking about how differently structures are built today.   Read More (pdf)...

Is your construction site in compliance with state storm water requirements?

June 1, 2008 - Minnesota Real Estate Journal - Land Development special insert

We’re starting to have more rain now that spring is officially here. While it’s nice to have warm weather again, rain can present certain challenges on construction sites. It is critical that construction site managers have a plan in place to deal with the water that appears this time of year.   Read More (pdf)...

The Analytical Consultant (Vol. 4, Issue 3)

July 20, 2008 - The Analytical Consultant (Vol. 4, Issue 3)

In this issue: "Taking the ’LEED’ with air testing for new construction," "Mass Spectrometer for TO-15 upgraded," "Summer Hours," "Meet Chee Lee, Sample Receiving Coordinator," and "Lab Manager’s Corner: Summer Time."   Read More (pdf)...

The Analytical Consultant (Volume 4, Issue 4)

October 15, 2008 - The Analytical Consultant

In this issue learn which test is appropriate for your project, read about a legislative update on lead in toys, find out why the RoHS directive was expanded to include PBDE-209, meet Mike Frencl, a lab analyst IV, and learn about vendor audits.   Read More (pdf)...