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# BLE Corp

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## Posts
- [Groundwater Monitoring & Testing: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.blecorp.com/groundwater-monitoring-importance): Groundwater monitoring is essential for managing risk, protecting water resources, and more. Learn how BLE supports groundwater monitoring and mitigation.
- [BLE Strengthens North Carolina Presence with Planned Charlotte Expansion](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-strengthens-north-carolina-presence-with-planned-charlotte-expansion): Greenville, S.C. – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is pleased to announce plans to expand its operations into the Charlotte, North Carolina market with the opening of a new office anticipated in late 2026 or early 2027. The expansion marks another important milestone in BLE’s strategic growth and comes as the firm celebrates 30 years of providing engineering and environmental consulting services throughout the Southeast.
- [What ASCE 7-22 Means for Important Facilities in the Carolinas](https://www.blecorp.com/what-asce-7-22-means-and-importance): ASCE 7-22 is the most recent edition of the Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, a standard developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers. As a nationally recognized standard, it establishes how buildings must be designed to withstand forces such as seismic activity, wind, floods, snow, and other natural hazards. As a part of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7-22’s provisions will soon be implemented in the Carolinas.
- [Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. Elevates Leadership Team with Key Promotions](https://www.blecorp.com/bunnell-lammons-engineering-inc-elevates-leadership-team-with-key-promotions): Jesse R. Jacobson, P.E. — Vice President & Director of Technical Services
- [BLE Welcomes Financial Leader Jim Marley as Chief Financial Officer](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-welcomes-financial-leader-jim-marley-as-chief-financial-officer): Greenville, S.C. – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Marley, MBA, as the firm’s new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Marley joins BLE’s executive leadership team as a strategic partner to the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors, providing financial insight, operational guidance, and long-term planning to support the company’s continued growth and profitability.
- [Understanding Building Code Compliance in 2025 & Beyond](https://www.blecorp.com/construction-building-codes-compliance): Building code compliance is crucial for safety and risk management. Learn from BLE how to comply with building codes before and after construction in 2025.
- [6 Key Hospital Construction Best Practices](https://www.blecorp.com/healthcare-construction-hospital-best-practices): Building a hospital that lasts requires careful planning & industry expertise. Discover how BLE supports healthcare facility construction in our latest blog.
- [Geotechnical Slope Stability Analysis, Landslide Mitigation & Slope Stabilization Explained](https://www.blecorp.com/understanding-slope-stability-landslide-mitigation): Effective slope stabilization and landslide mitigation methods can protect your project before disaster strikes. Learn more about prevention strategies here.
- [How Asbestos Surveying Can Save Your Project Time and Money](https://www.blecorp.com/asbestos-survey-role-minimize-project-delays): Discover from BLE the role of asbestos surveys and why they are a pivotal part of due diligence to mitigate health and safety risks for construction projects.
- [How to Detect a Commercial Building Roof Leak](https://www.blecorp.com/commercial-building-leak-detection): Discover how BLE’s commercial building leak detection and electrical leak location services quickly identify and target roof leaks to save you time and money.
- [Larry Simonson, P.E., Promoted to BLE’s Chief Engineer](https://www.blecorp.com/bunnell-lammons-engineering-inc-promotes-larry-simonson-p-e-to-chief-engineer): Greenville, S.C. – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is excited to announce the promotion of Larry Simonson, P.E., to Chief Engineer. With over 12 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, Simonson has been instrumental in managing complex projects, particularly in Subtitle D Municipal Solid Waste Landfills and heavy civil projects.
- [Understanding Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)](https://www.blecorp.com/property-condition-assessment-in-risk-management): A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is a key tool for understanding the current condition and the current & future costs associated with a property. Learn more.
- [Tips to Prepare for an Environmental Compliance Audit](https://www.blecorp.com/guide-to-environment-compliance-and-auditing): Environmental compliance is important for all businesses. A thorough audit can help you achieve it. Discover how to prepare for your audit in our overview.
- [Construction Materials Testing (CMT) with BLE](https://www.blecorp.com/concrete-materials-testing): Learn what Concrete Materials Testing (CMT) is, why it's important, and how BLE verifies concrete strength, durability, and safety standards.
- [Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. Strengthens Team with Industry Leader Tice Welborn](https://www.blecorp.com/bunnell-lammons-engineering-inc-strengthens-team-with-industry-leader-tice-welborn): Greenville, S.C. – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is proud to announce the addition of Tice Welborn, P.G., as the Brownfields Group Leader, Senior Consultant for Hydrogeological, Environmental Due Diligence and Compliance, and Solid Waste Services. With more than 17 years of distinguished experience in environmental consulting, Welborn brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record that will significantly enhance BLE's capabilities and service offerings.
- [NC Ready for Reuse Brownfield Redevelopment Program for Contaminated Land Remediation](https://www.blecorp.com/brownfield-redevelopment-program-nc): Participating in the NC Ready for Reuse Brownfield Development program means practicing environmental due diligence. Learn how BLE can assist with this process.
- [Understanding Environmental Remediation](https://www.blecorp.com/environmental-remediation-benefits): Environmental contamination can be a serious hazard to people exposed to the contaminants and can adversely impact our shared natural resources.  As responsible environmental stewards, businesses can take action to protect the environment, their employees, the public, and their bottom line from the risks associated with environmental contamination. However, navigating the technical and regulatory framework of environmental remediation requires specialized equipment and knowledgeable experts. 
- [NC Ready for Reuse Brownfield Program](https://www.blecorp.com/nc-ready-for-reuse-brownfield-redevelopment-program): I have worked on Brownfield redevelopment projects for years; they do a lot of good for the communities but can be a bit complicated. For the guy more focused on the scientific part of the work, me, and not usually writing the Brownfield grant applications, there are many different types from Federal and State programs to special grants, and who knows what else is available all with their own set of rules…
- [Bunnell-Lammons Engineering Expands Columbia Office to Support Regional Growth](https://www.blecorp.com/bunnell-lammons-engineering-expands-columbia-office-to-support-regional-growth): Columbia, SC – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), a leader in environmental, geotechnical, and construction materials engineering, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Columbia office. The new space, adjacent to the current location, will accommodate BLE’s growing team and enhance its ability to deliver premier engineering services to clients across the Midlands and beyond.
- [BLE Opens an Office in Spartanburg, SC](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-opens-an-office-in-spartanburg-sc): In December 2024, BLE proudly opened our 4th office in Spartanburg, South Carolina! After 28 years of serving this incredible community, we’re excited to deepen our local connections and continue building strong partnerships. A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing local partners for your support over the years.
- [Bunnell-Lammons Engineering Expands to Spartanburg, SC](https://www.blecorp.com/bunnell-lammons-engineering-expands-to-spartanburg-sc): Spartanburg, SC – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), a leader in environmental, geotechnical, and construction materials engineering, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. This expansion marks a significant investment in the thriving Spartanburg market, known for its rich industrial heritage and innovative business environment.
- [BLE’s Disaster Response Services](https://www.blecorp.com/bles-disaster-response-services): BLE’s broad environmental and engineering services offer clients a diverse technical skillset in one phone call. Our 25+ years of local experience collaborating with City, County, and State agencies can help streamline the recovery process, enabling our communities to rebuild safely, quickly, and more resiliently. Our staff is equipped to quickly identify potential risks and provide cost effective solutions.
- [How the EPA’s Recent PFAS Standards Affect You and Your Investments](https://www.blecorp.com/how-the-epas-recent-pfas-standards-affect-you-and-your-investments): Understanding PFAS and New EPA Regulations:
- [Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. Announces Key Leadership Promotion to Spearhead Business Development](https://www.blecorp.com/bunnell-lammons-engineering-inc-announces-key-leadership-promotion-to-spearhead-business-development): Greenville, SC – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), a leader in providing comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Prescott May to lead Corporate Business Development efforts. In his new role, Mr. May will be at the forefront of BLE's strategic initiatives, focusing on enhancing marketing endeavors, guiding business development, and strengthening client relationships across the firm's extensive network of branches and service lines.
- [Come See BLE at a College Career Fair Near You!](https://www.blecorp.com/come-see-ble-at-a-college-career-fair-near-you): At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. we believe in nurturing talent and fostering innovation. This spring we will be participating in several career fairs across leading colleges in the Southeast. These events are a fantastic opportunity for students and recent graduates to explore a world of possibilities in the engineering field.
- [Derrick Durham joins BLE as Business Development Representative](https://www.blecorp.com/derrick-durham-joins-ble-as-business-development-representative): Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Derrick Durham to their team as a Business Development Representative. Mr. Durham brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the construction services department at BLE.
- [BLE Columbia Office Welcomes Two Professional Staff](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-columbia-office-welcomes-two-professional-staff): Columbia, SC – BLE proudly announces the addition of Mickey Edwards as Project Manager and Michael Korcsmaros as Codes Compliance Inspector to its Columbia office. These appointments reinforce BLE's commitment to excellence and expertise in the field.
- [Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. Announces Recent Promotions](https://www.blecorp.com/bunnell-lammons-engineering-inc-announces-recent-promotions): GREENVILLE, SC – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is proud to announce the recent promotions of two exemplary professionals within the organization. Mr. Jason Jansante, PE and Mrs. Erika Thompson have both been promoted to the prestigious positions of Senior Engineer and Senior Scientist, respectively, in recognition of their outstanding contributions, experience and exceptional expertise.
- [BLE Sponsors Bi-Annual Solid Waste Conference](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-sponsors-bi-annual-solid-waste-conference): Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) was proud to sponsor the South Carolina Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America Region 6 conference. The bi-annual event was held from August 29 through September 1 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC where BLE is headquartered. The conference saw close to 300 people over a three-day period from across the United States.
- [BLE Promotes Andrew Colby to Columbia Branch Manager](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-promotes-andrew-colby-to-columbia-branch-manager): Columbia, SC -- Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) proudly announces the promotion of Andrew Colby to Branch Manager at their Columbia office. With over 20 years of experience at BLE, Mr. Colby has demonstrated exceptional leadership, notably overseeing the Electrical Leak Location (ELL) and landfill Construction Quality Control (CQC) departments.
- [Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc (BLE) Announces Senior Management Transitions](https://www.blecorp.com/bunnell-lammons-engineering-inc-ble-announces-senior-management-transitions): Greenville, SC – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is pleased to announce recent leadership transitions and promotions within the company, which began in January 2023.
- [BLE is Growing their Asheville, NC Office](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-is-growing-their-asheville-nc-office): Asheville, NC — Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE) has relocated its Asheville, NC office to 30 Park Ridge Drive in Fletcher, NC.  The new location will provide additional office space for an expanding staff and for the Asheville office’s construction materials laboratory. “In the past few years, demand for our services has increased significantly. We simply needed more space for expansion,” said David Loftis, PE, who has served as Branch Manager of the Asheville office since January 2022. BLE’s Asheville office has been in operation since 1997.
- [Annual OSIL Reviews are Due January 31: What are they? Do you need one?](https://www.blecorp.com/annual-osil-reviews-are-due-january-31-what-are-they-do-you-need-one): Nearly all industrial facilities routinely implement changes to production processes, equipment, and operational conditions to stay competitive in today’s market. These changes are often driven by process improvement initiatives (5S, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) to improve production and eliminate process waste. It is not unusual for these changes to have some level of impact to a facility’s Environmental Management Systems and associated environmental permits.
- [BLE Named as a 2022 Best Place to Work in SC](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-named-as-a-2022-best-place-to-work-in-sc): Bunnell Lammons Engineering has been named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in South Carolina.
- [BLE Opens Office In Columbia, SC](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-opens-office-in-columbia-sc): Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE), an engineering and environmental consulting firm, has opened a new office in Columbia, SC to accommodate the firm’s growth in the Midlands over the last year.
- [New Regulations for Underground Storage Tanks in SC](https://www.blecorp.com/new-regulations-for-underground-storage-tanks-in-sc): New regulations for Underground Storage Tanks (UST) will take effect May 26, 2020, as required by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). All tests must be submitted to SCDHEC prior to the May 26, 2020 deadline.
- [BLE Welcomes Senior Engineer Matt Christie](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-welcomes-senior-engineer-matt-christie): Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE) is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Christie, P.E. as Senior Engineer with BLE’s Construction Services department. With more than 20 years of experience, he has worked on industrial, commercial, and residential projects across the country.
- [Vapor Intrusion: 5 Things You Should Know](https://www.blecorp.com/vapor-intrusion-5-things-you-should-know): What is Vapor Intrusion?Vapor intrusion (VI) is the migration of chemical vapors into indoor air, entering buildings through cracks in the foundation, through the building slab, around pipes, penetrations, or drain systems. VI occurs after chemicals have been spilled or dumped, vaporize, and then migrate into the building.
- [How is Change Managed in Your Manufacturing or Industrial Facility?](https://www.blecorp.com/how-is-change-managed-in-your-manufacturing-or-industrial-facility): In most cases, a proposed project will result in changes. This may be an obvious change to a current process or operation that affects your entire business model. Or, it may be a subtle change to a process which may alter safety, health, and environmental aspects at the facility. In any case, proper management of change may be the difference between a successful project and one that is riddled with failures. 
- [BLE Featured in Environmental Case Study](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-featured-in-environmental-case-study): A case study featuring BLE, its environmental site assessments, and mitigation recommendation for a particular project site was recently published by LandScience.
- [BLE Named a 2019 Top Workplace in South Carolina](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-named-a-2019-top-workplace-in-south-carolina): Bunnell Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by Integrated Media Publishing. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
- [Jeff Helvey Promoted to Director of Solid Waste Services of BLE](https://www.blecorp.com/jeff-helvey-promoted-to-director-of-solid-waste-services-of-ble): Senior Engineer Jeff Helvey, P.E., has been selected to lead the Solid Waste Services Division at Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE). As BLE’s Director of Solid Waste Services, Mr. Helvey will oversee all technical projects, staffing, and administration of services serving the Solid Waste industry. Primary service areas include hydrogeological and geotechnical studies for landfill siting, expansions and permit renewals as well as environmental monitoring, geotechnical consulting for landfill stability and soil management, liner Electrical Leak Location services, construction quality assurance for cell, closure and landfill gas systems, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance. The service area covers the Southeastern United States.
- [Andrew Alexander, P.G. Presents at Clemson’s Hydrogeology Symposium](https://www.blecorp.com/andrew-alexander-p-g-presents-at-clemsons-hydrogeology-symposium): Andrew Alexander, P.G. will present at the 27th Annual Hydrogeology Symposium on April 4, 2019 at Clemson University. Mr. Alexander will speak on “Using Magnetometer Surveys to Locate Buried Waste Material - Three Case Studies of Increasing Complexity.”
- [Bunnell Lammons Engineering Expands Environmental Consulting Division](https://www.blecorp.com/bunnell-lammons-engineering-expands-environmental-consulting-division): Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE) expands and evolves environmental consulting services to develop new areas of expertise, in pace with the growth of the Upstate. The company welcomes Nathan Daniel, an environmental professional, to provide support to the environmental engineering and compliance services division.
- [Ty Hawkins and Rex Brown Guest Lecture at Clemson University](https://www.blecorp.com/ty-hawkins-and-rex-brown-guest-lecture-at-clemson-university): Ty Hawkins, Senior Environmental Consultant, and Rex Brown, Senior Engineer, were invited to be guest lecturers at Clemson University on September 4. They spoke with students in the Real Estate Development Process class of the Clemson Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program, discussing their specialized areas of environmental assessments and geotechnical investigations. The Clemson MRED program is a full time program that closely follows the principles of the Urban Land Institute and encourages students to focus on sustainable communities.
- [BLE Participates in Southeast Petro-Food Marketing Exposition](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-participates-in-southeast-petro-food-marketing-exposition): BLE attended the Southeast Petro-Food Marketing Expo in Myrtle Beach, SC as a featured exhibitor from March 7 - 8, 2018. The largest regional petroleum and c-store show in the southeast, this two day trade show and expo is organized by North Carolina Petroleum and Convenience Marketers.
- [BLE Hires Anna Franklin as Senior Environmental Engineer](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-hires-anna-franklin-as-senior-environmental-engineer): Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE) welcomes Anna Franklin to the team as Senior Environmental Engineer. With more than 16 years of regulatory and environmental consulting experience, Franklin specializes in air quality permitting and compliance for industrial and municipal clients. Her primary expertise includes air construction permit applications, air dispersion modeling analyses, emission inventory preparation and reporting, and compliance assistance with State and Federal air regulations.
- [BLE Hires Dan Chism to Lead Transportation Services Department](https://www.blecorp.com/ble-hires-dan-chism-to-lead-transportation-services-department): Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE) is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Dan Chism, Director of Transportation Services. Under the direction of Chism, BLE’s Transportation Services Department will be focused on expanding transportation-related projects throughout the southeast. He brings over 30 years of experience and expertise directly pertaining to transportation construction and design.

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## Our Team
- [Ross Robison, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=ross-robison-p-e)
- [Jim Marley, MBA](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=jim-marley-mba)
- [Grant Cochrane](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=grant-cochrane)
- [Colm O’Doherty, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=colm-odoherty-p-g)
- [C. Tice Welborn, P.G.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=c-tice-welborn-p-g)
- [Joseph A. Goings, P.G.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=joseph-a-goings-p-g)
- [Campbell Pryor](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=campbell-pryor)
- [Matthew Lewis](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=matthew-lewis)
- [William Lassiter, CBO](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=william-lassiter-cbo)
- [Raphael Debaty, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=raphael-debaty-p-e)
- [Kevin Morgan, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=kevin-morgan-p-e)
- [Olivia Marker, P.G.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=olivia-marker-p-g)
- [Nathan E. Daniel, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=nathan-e-daniel-p-e)
- [Linh Le](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=linh-le)
- [Joseph Taylor, E.I.T.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=joseph-taylor-e-i-t)
- [Dakota J. Skutka, M.S.I.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=dakota-j-skutka-m-s-i)
- [Garrett Pittman](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=garrett-pittman)
- [Kenn Sanders](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=kenn-sanders)
- [Stephen Dowd](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=stephen-dowd)
- [Lauren Fitzgerald, PHR, SHRM-CP, CBP](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=lauren-fitzgerald)
- [Gary Weekley, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=gary-weekly-p-e)
- [Erika Thompson](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=erika-thompson)
- [Gwen Sollenberger, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=gwen-sollenberger-p-e)
- [Larry Simonson, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=larry-simonson-p-e)
- [Dan Osbourne P.G.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=dan-osbourne-p-g)
- [Dan Matz, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=dan-matz-p-e)
- [Jimmy Ladd](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=jimmy-ladd)
- [Jason Jansante, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=jason-jansante-p-e)
- [Anna Franklin, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=anna-franklin-p-e)
- [T.J. Daniel, P.G.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=t-j-daniel-p-g)
- [Matthew Christie, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=matt-christie-p-e)
- [Rex Brown, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=rex-brown-p-e)
- [James Belgeri, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=james-belgeri-p-e)
- [Andrew Alexander, P.G.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=andrew-alexander-p-g)
- [Chad Rowland, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=chad-rowland-p-e)
- [Darren Nease, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=darren-nease-p-e)
- [Tyler Moody, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=tyler-moody-p-e)
- [David Loftis, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=david-loftis-p-e)
- [Jesse R. Jacobson, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=jesse-jacobson-p-e)
- [W. Bryan Howard, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=w-bryan-howard-p-e)
- [Robert “Ty” Hawkins, CHMM](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=robert-ty-hawkins-chmm)
- [Andrew Colby](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=andrew-colby)
- [Trevor Benton, P.G.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=trevor-benton-p-g)
- [Daniel Bunnell, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=daniel-bunnell-p-e)
- [Jeff Helvey, P.E.](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=jeff-helvey-p-e)
- [Thomas Lammons, P.G., CHMM](https://www.blecorp.com/?our-team=thomas-lammons-p-g-chmm)

## Projects
- [McCormick Place](https://www.blecorp.com/project/mccormick-place): Asheville, NC - BLE conducted a geotechnical investigation and provided geostructural design services for a slope failure at 40 McCormick Place, Asheville, NC, caused by heavy rains associated with Hurricane Helene.
- [Fleetwood Plaza](https://www.blecorp.com/project/fleetwood-plaza-slope-failure): Hendersonville, NC - BLE performed the site observations on the embankment surrounding Fleetwood Plaza. Six slope failures that were triggered by Helene flooding, with varying degrees of severity, were identified and were separated into two levels of severity: slope failures and superficial sloughing.
- [Southwestern Community College Oaks Hall Addition](https://www.blecorp.com/project/southwestern-community-college-oaks-hall-addition): Sylva, NC - BLE performed a preliminary geotechnical exploration for the proposed Oaks Hall addition at Southwestern Community College in Sylva, North Carolina to evaluate subsurface and groundwater conditions and to provide preliminary foundation, slab, earthwork, and site‑grading recommendations. Our team advanced soil borings across the proposed addition area, logged subsurface conditions, and collected samples for laboratory testing.
- [City of Mauldin Fire Station Headquarters](https://www.blecorp.com/project/city-of-mauldin-fire-station-headquarters): Mauldin, SC - BLE proudly contributed to the construction of the new City of Mauldin Fire Station Headquarters, a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the growing needs of the community. The new 21,000-square-foot headquarters is a cornerstone for enhanced emergency response services in one of South Carolina’s rapidly expanding municipalities.
- [Poe West](https://www.blecorp.com/project/poe-west-2): Greenville, SC - BLE performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for a planned renovation and redevelopment of a roughly 5.6‑acre former custom machinery manufacturing facility. The site contained three buildings—a large warehouse, an office building, and a small structure used for paint, primer, and solvent storage. The assessment identified multiple recognized environmental conditions, including underground storage tanks, petroleum‑stained soils, a former oil house, and historical use of hazardous substances and petroleum products. Based on our findings, the prospective purchaser elected to pursue a Non‑Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract with SCDHEC’s Brownfields program to address the identified conditions and advance the redevelopment.
- [Sardis Church Road Expansion](https://www.blecorp.com/project/sardis-church-road-expansion): Macon, GA - BLE provided geotechnical exploration and analysis for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on a $55‑million, 6.3‑mile project in south Bibb County. The corridor began at Sardis Church Road—tying into the I‑75/Sardis Church Road Interchange Project—and terminated at the intersection of Avondale Mill Road and SR‑247/US‑129. The work supported construction of five bridges and numerous reinforced‑earth retaining walls.
- [I-85/I-385 Interchange](https://www.blecorp.com/project/poe-west): Greenville, SC - BLE provided construction materials inspection and construction engineering services for the I‑85/I‑385 interchange, a $231 million SCDOT project to improve safety and traffic flow in Upstate South Carolina. The work included roadway widening, other road improvements, and construction of ten new bridge structures. BLE staffed five inspectors who performed foundation and backfill inspections for mechanically stabilized earth walls, storm drainpipe installation and backfill inspection, concrete inspection for foundations and barrier walls, and roadway embankment soil testing for stability.
- [Sierra Nevada Brewery](https://www.blecorp.com/project/sierra-nevada-brewery): Mills River, NC - BLE provided subsurface exploration, geotechnical consulting, and construction materials testing for the proposed Sierra Nevada Brewery—a 100‑acre development consisting of a visitor center, restaurant, brewery, and bottling warehouse totaling 278,000 square feet. The team characterized site conditions, performed consolidation testing on undisturbed samples, and ran finite‑element settlement analyses to evaluate foundation alternatives for a challenging tank pad with very large column loads. Based on testing and analysis, BLE developed and validated a mat‑foundation solution that meets settlement tolerances and provided a more cost‑effective alternative to deep foundations. BLE also issued practical recommendations for grading, earthwork, and construction materials to support the extensive cut‑and‑fill operations.
- [Swamp Rabbit Trail Bridge Inspections](https://www.blecorp.com/project/swamp-rabbit-trail-bridge-inspections): Greenville, SC - BLE provided inspections service for the Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22-mile-long greenway that runs along the Reedy River on a historic rail bed. BLE was engaged by Greenville Parks and Recreation to perform a condition assessment for nine of the 17 pedestrian bridges along the trail. Many of the bridges vary from steel and wood to steel and concrete structures.
- [Cliffs at Glassy Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration](https://www.blecorp.com/project/cliffs-at-glassy-geotechnical-subsurface-exploration): Landrum, SC - BLE performed a subsurface exploration and storm‑damage assessment to support repair design following landslides and debris flows from Hurricane Helene. BLE conducted initial site observations to document damage and define preliminary repair needs, then completed field exploration including soil test borings with rock coring and auger borings along Limestone Trail. A private utility locator was engaged before drilling, and BLE coordinated on site with local utility and contractor representatives when a damaged water main was encountered.
- [Coal-Fired Power Plant](https://www.blecorp.com/project/coal-fired-power-plant): South Carolina - BLE played a pivotal role in the successful closure of a 1,600-acre former coal-fired power plant, providing comprehensive environmental oversight, resident project representation, and construction quality assurance to ensure the project adhered to the highest safety and environmental responsibility standards.
- [Tombigbee River Shoreline Repair](https://www.blecorp.com/project/tombigbee-river-shoreline-repair): BLE successfully performed geotechnical design support and construction quality control services for a shoreline repair project of a high-voltage electrical transmission tower operated on the banks of the Tombigbee River in Alabama. This project was initiated in response to significant erosion along the Tombigbee River, which had exposed the foundations of the transmission tower, posing a risk to its structural integrity.
- [The Standard](https://www.blecorp.com/project/the-standard): Columbia, SC - BLE provided geotechnical and materials testing services for The Standard, a $80 million, 442,000‑square‑foot, 17‑story student housing complex developed for University of South Carolina students. The project included 247 residential units (678 beds) and a range of resident amenities.
- [Simpsonville Municipal Complex](https://www.blecorp.com/project/simpsonville-municipal-complex): Simpsonville, SC - BLE provided comprehensive environmental, geotechnical, and construction materials testing services for the City of Simpsonville’s new Municipal Complex, which comprised a 27,140 SF City Hall and Police Department, a 13,230 SF Summary and Municipal Court building, and a 19,145 SF Fire Department Headquarters.
- [Linley Park](https://www.blecorp.com/project/linley-park): Anderson, SC - BLE provided construction materials testing and inspection services for the City of Anderson’s renovation of Linley Park. The project redeveloped the park with a safer playground and rubberized surfacing, updated restrooms, a family picnic pavilion, expanded parking, reconstruction of the creek to reduce flooding risk, and a new walking trail linking the park to the Recreation Complex.
- [Hollingsworth Trail Bridge](https://www.blecorp.com/project/hollingsworth-trail-bridge): Greenville, SC - BLE provided critical geotechnical expertise for the Hollingsworth Trail Bridge project, a vital pedestrian link connecting the Belhaven Subdivision to Hollingsworth Trail in Greenville, SC. This bridge, primarily supported by timber pile foundations, spans across wetland areas and Laurel Creek, presented unique geotechnical challenges.
- [Hampton Avenue Pedestrian Bridge](https://www.blecorp.com/project/hampton-avenue-pedestrian-bridge): Greenville, SC - BLE provided full Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) services for the Hampton Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, a 161‑foot pedestrian bridge spanning nine railroad tracks at the Greenville Depot. Engaged by Greenville County, our team delivered focused project management and quality control oversight to ensure compliance with project specifications throughout construction.
- [Sweeten Creek Industrial Park Road](https://www.blecorp.com/project/sweeten-creek-industrial-park-road): Asheville, NC - BLE conducted an assessment of a landslide affecting the northern shoulder of Sweeten Creek Industrial Park Road, where approximately 50 feet of roadway had broken away near the GE Aviation property entrance. Initial subsurface exploration included five test borings with Standard Penetration Testing; however, three borings were limited to five feet due to boulder-laden soil conditions, constraining data collection.
- [Armstrong State Fish Hatchery](https://www.blecorp.com/project/armstrong-state-fish-hatchery): McDowell County, NC - BLE provided design and consultation services for the repair of Armstrong Creek Road following multiple slope failures caused by Hurricane Helene. In collaboration with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, BLE conducted a comprehensive site assessment and subsurface exploration, including soil borings and geotechnical testing, to evaluate damage and characterize soil and groundwater conditions. Based on these findings, BLE's Project Engineer and Geostructures group designed a gabion basket wall with integrated drainage measures to stabilize the slope, restore the travel lane, and prevent future erosion. BLE was also retained to provide construction monitoring during the repair. The project successfully restored safe and reliable transportation access for employees supporting operations at the Armstrong State Fish Hatchery.
- [Anderson Regional Airport Runway Reconstruction](https://www.blecorp.com/project/anderson-regional-airport-runway-reconstruction): Anderson, SC - Bunnell-Lammons Engineering provided Quality Assurance testing and inspection services for the Runway 17-35 Reconstruction Project at Anderson Regional Airport in Anderson, South Carolina. BLE served as the Geotechnical Engineer of record and delivered comprehensive construction materials testing throughout all phases of runway reconstruction.
- [Richland County School District](https://www.blecorp.com/project/richland-county-school-district): Columbia, SC - BLE played a key role in delivering geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing (CMT), and special inspection services for several schools within Richland County School District Two, including Bethel-Hanberry, L.W. Condor Arts Integrated Magnet, Pontiac, and Killian Elementary Schools, as well as Blythewood High School.
- [Mars Hill University – Blackwell Hall](https://www.blecorp.com/project/mars-hill-university-blackwell-hall): Mars Hill, NC - BLE provided construction materials testing and special inspection services for the Blackwell Hall project at Mars Hill University. The scope of work included testing and inspection of key structural elements in alignment with design specifications and industry standards.
- [Central Carolinas Technical College, Academic Support Building](https://www.blecorp.com/project/central-carolinas-technical-college-academic-support-building): Sumter, SC - BLE provided comprehensive Chapter 17 and Chapter 1 special inspection and construction materials testing services for Central Carolina Technical College’s (CCTC) Academic Student Services building. This facility includes a diverse range of specialized classrooms such as biology and chemistry labs, anatomy and physiology labs, microbiology labs, general-purpose classrooms, preparation areas, and staff offices.
- [Slope Failure Repair](https://www.blecorp.com/project/slope-failure-repair): Greer, SC - BLE was engaged by the City of Greer to evaluate and design repairs for a slope failure along a roadway connecting West Wade Hampton Boulevard to a local animal hospital. The approximately 20-foot-tall slope experienced shallow sloughing during heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Helene. Although the pavement was not immediately impacted, continued erosion posed a long-term risk to the roadway, nearby utilities, and access to the adjacent facility. The repair area extended roughly 50 feet along the roadway and was constrained by the roadway at the crest and a stream corridor at the toe.
- [Saluda Riverwalk](https://www.blecorp.com/project/saluda-riverwalk): Columbia, SC - BLE provided comprehensive geotechnical engineering services for the Saluda Riverwalk Phase II Bridge of the Broad River project in Columbia, South Carolina. This exciting project involved the design and construction of a new pedestrian bridge spanning an impressive 430.5 feet across the Broad River, creating a vital connection between I-126 and US-176 (Broad River Road).
- [Lower Cane Creek Sewer](https://www.blecorp.com/project/lower-cane-creek-sewer): Columbia, SC - In 2025, BLE conducted a comprehensive geotechnical exploration for the Lower Crane Creek Sewer project in Columbia, SC. This critical investigation supported the design of approximately 5,400 feet of new sanitary sewer line, ensuring a foundation for reliable and durable infrastructure.
- [PCA and Phase I ESA, Commercial Warehouse Building](https://www.blecorp.com/project/pca-and-phase-i-esa-commercial-warehouse-building): BLE was retained to conduct a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of a 26.8 acre site. The site included a 133,000 square foot commercial warehouse building and two ancillary structures.
- [UST Testing at Convenience Store](https://www.blecorp.com/project/ust-testing-at-convenience-store): Batesburg, SC - BLE was contracted to complete the annual line and leak detector testing as required by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) on a convenience store. BLE was asked to complete four line tightness tests and four leak detector function checks at the facility.
- [Roof Leak Detection, Commercial Building](https://www.blecorp.com/project/roof-leak-detection-commercial-building): Greenville, South Carolina - BLE was engaged to conduct commercial roof leak detection on a building in downtown Greenville, SC using electrical leak location (ELL) technology. The assessment was performed by applying an electrical current across the roof membrane surface using a hand-held wand.
- [UST System Testing at Landfill](https://www.blecorp.com/project/ust-system-testing-at-landfill): Lexington, South Carolina- BLE assisted in completing the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) required tank tightness testing after the install of a new underground storage tank (UST) at the Lexington County Landfill.
- [Parking Lot Pavement Evaluation](https://www.blecorp.com/project/parking-lot-pavement-evaluation): Pickens County, SC - The School District of Pickens County established funds to replace the distressed asphalt pavement at the existing school bus parking lot located at 688 Pumpkintown Highway in Pickens, South Carolina. The purpose of the study was to provide an assessment of the existing pavement section, the underlying subgrade condition, and provide recommendations for a new asphalt section during replacement.
- [Bridge Repair](https://www.blecorp.com/project/bridge-repair): Anderson County, South Carolina - Minor Street collapsed during a major rain event in early 2018 due to the failure of twin pipe culverts. As part of the Anderson County Transportation Committee contract, BLE oversaw the design and construction of the repair to Minor Street. The repair consisted of replacing the twin-pipe culverts with a hollow core slab bridge. The initial repair called for the installation of a box culvert. However, due to utility conflicts, the new culvert would have been 120-feet plus long and would have required a 401/404 permit due to impacts to 150-feet plus of Piedmont stream, along with the requisite mitigation.
- [Automotive Manufacturing Facility](https://www.blecorp.com/project/automotive-manufacturing-facility): Spartanburg, South Carolina - Since opening for production in July 1994, an automotive manufacturing facility located on 1,150 acres in the Upstate of South Carolina, has continuously expanded and today (2018) incorporates more than 6 million square feet under roof. The client’s total investment in its South Carolina operations exceeds $8 billion and the company provides employment for approximately 10,000 people on-site and 30,000 people statewide. Current production rates exceed 30,000 vehicles per month.
- [Boutique Hotel](https://www.blecorp.com/project/boutique-hotel): Greenville, South Carolina - A new boutique hotel is under construction along the Reedy River in downtown Greenville. The site was improved with three multi-story commercial buildings but was previously developed as a textile mill from the 1870s to the 1950s. BLE first performed a Pre-Demolition Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Survey of the three commercial buildings on site. BLE also conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the site, followed by leading the Site to the successful completion of the SCDHEC Voluntary Cleanup Program.
- [Detention Center](https://www.blecorp.com/project/detention-center): Pickens County, South Carolina - Beginning in 2018, BLE was hired by Pickens County to provide project oversight and Chapter 1 building code inspections for the new Detention Center project. Total project costs were $25 million and construction will be completed in 2019.
- [Education and Research Facility Construction Project](https://www.blecorp.com/project/education-and-research-facility): Greenville, SC - This institutional education and research facility project involved BLE providing construction materials testing and special inspections for the Clemson University School of Nursing Building on the main campus of the main campus of Prisma Health (previously Greenville Health System). The four-story, 78,000 square-foot education and research facility project was developed for $31.5 million dollars. The high-tech facility is adjoined to the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville by a two-story connector structure. BLE’s services include testing and inspection of auger-cast pile foundations, soils, concrete, post-tension cable systems., masonry, and structural steel installation. These services were essential to supporting long-term structural  performance for this large-scale institutional project. 
- [Old Toll Road Retaining Wall](https://www.blecorp.com/project/old-toll-road-retaining-wall): Asheville, NC
- [New Patient Services Tower Construction](https://www.blecorp.com/project/new-patient-services-tower): Asheville, NC - The new Patient Services Tower will be approximately 600,000 square feet of new construction in Asheville, North Carolina. The patient tower will include an emergency department, surgical operating rooms, sterile processing department, and patient rooms. As of Spring 2018, demolition is complete and major site work is underway. The tower is planned to be occupied by November 2018.
- [New Construction Casino](https://www.blecorp.com/project/new-construction-casino): Murphy, NC - BLE engaged in geotechnical engineering, environmental consultation, archeological screening, construction quality assurance, and special inspections for a new casino located in Murphy, North Carolina on a 96-acre tract of land. BLE provided engineering consultation and comprehensive construction materials testing, including special inspection testing in accordance with Chapter 17 of IBC. Our construction materials testing and inspection services include, but were not limited to, earthwork, foundation observation, and testing, concrete testing, structural steel inspection, spray-applied fireproofing inspection and masonry testing, and SWPPP inspections.
- [Quality Assurance for Paper Products Manufacturing Facility](https://www.blecorp.com/project/quality-assurance-for-paper-products-manufacturing-facility): Anderson, South Carolina - Since 2013, BLE has served as quality assurance for a paper products manufacturing facility located in Anderson, South Carolina. This facility specializes in bath tissue, paper towels, and flexible print packaging. First Quality is approximately 3 million square feet, which includes two, 1 million-square-foot packaging/warehouse buildings, four tissue production machines with associated raw materials and utility buildings. The client also has its own, on-site, wastewater treatment facility.
- [150,000-Square-Foot Health Care Facility](https://www.blecorp.com/project/150000-square-foot-health-care-facility): Cherokee, NC - Construction of a new 150,000-square-foot health care facility was recently completed in Cherokee, North Carolina that included new inpatient and outpatient services, a laboratory, pharmacy, emergency room, a physical therapy area, and dental and vision clinics. The site was particularly difficult, having over 230 feet of relief across the planned development area. Three different foundations systems were required to support the building given the widely varying soil conditions. The project was designed and constructed using the collaborative Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) approach. BLE was engaged in geotechnical engineering, environmental consultation, and construction quality assurance for the project and performed the following:
- [Downtown Mixed-Use Development](https://www.blecorp.com/project/downtown-mixed-use-development): Greenville, South Carolina
- [1.2-mile Downtown Conveyance Tunnel](https://www.blecorp.com/project/1-2-mile-downtown-conveyance-tunnel): Greenville, SC - In order to meet the demands of continued growth in the Upstate area, our client is constructing an approximately 11-foot diameter gravity sewer tunnel beneath downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The tunnel will be constructed in hard rock, approximately 100 feet below ground surface, and will extend for a distance of 1.2 miles.
- [Azalea Park Improvements](https://www.blecorp.com/project/city-park-improvements): Asheville, NC
- [100+ Automotive Dealerships – Phase I ESA](https://www.blecorp.com/project/100-automotive-dealerships-phase-i-esa): BLE has performed over 100 Phase 1 ESAs on automotive sales and maintenance facilities for a commercial client spanning 21 states throughout the U.S. In addition, BLE has performed over 10 Phase II ESAs, in-ground hydraulic lift removal, and contaminant remediation in support of the property acquisitions. Our staff of experienced professionals recognize the time-critical nature and sensitivity of transaction due diligence assessments and focus on the client’s goals for the investigation.
- [Waste Slope Monitoring and Maintenance – Landfill](https://www.blecorp.com/project/waste-slope-monitoring-and-maintenance-landfill): Landfill in Georgia - Landfill owners and operators are taking more waste than ever before and this includes new waste streams with less internal strength, when placed, than traditional streams. They recognize that they need a team of savvy engineers to deal with the complications that can arise from accepting waste water treatment and industrial wastes which can create issues with landfill gas, rainwater, slope stability, and settlement not seen with traditional waste streams.
- [Waste Slope Haul Roads – Landfill](https://www.blecorp.com/project/waste-slope-haul-roads-landfill): Landfill in Georgia - Access on a landfill site can quickly become a challenge for operators and the necessity to build long-lasting roadways on the waste capable of taking the loads of daily truck traffic without deforming from the wastes’ settling. BLE was presented with the opportunity to design such a haul road for a landfill in Georgia.
- [Pine Shore Dam](https://www.blecorp.com/project/pine-shore-dam): Transylvania County, NC - Pine Shore Dam is an approximately 40-foot tall intermediate hazard earthen dam with a public road that traverses the crest. The dam, with a 2H:1V downstream slope, has experienced seepage and slumping on the lower half of the downstream slope. BLE performed a geotechnical exploration of the dam that included soil test borings and groundwater elevation monitoring. Laboratory testing included shear strength of an undisturbed sample and grain size and plasticity tests for soil classification. Using the results of both the geotechnical and laboratory testing, BLE is developing a conceptual seepage and slope stability remediation design plan. In addition, a seismic study will be completed to ensure the final design is sufficient to protect the dam. Analysis of the distressed dam is ongoing. Stabilization of the dam and roadway will likely require a toe drain to control seepage and a soil berm to stabilize the downstream slope.
- [Lake Blalock Dam](https://www.blecorp.com/project/lake-blalock-dam): Spartanburg, South Carolina - BLE provided subcontract geotechnical exploration services for the rehabilitation and upgrade to the pre-existing dam and spillway. Our services included performing a geotechnical exploration (soil borings, standard penetration test sampling, undisturbed sampling, test pits) and providing recommendations for filters, drains, rock anchors, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, site preparation, and piezometer installation. Laboratory testing performed as part of the exploration included moisture content, Atterberg-limits, grain size distribution, moisture-density relationship, triaxial shear, unconfined compression, direct shear, and consolidation. BLE also designed and monitored the construction of a temporary earthen cofferdam which successfully protected the construction site during a significant flood event.
- [Highway 70 Retaining Wall Repair and Extension](https://www.blecorp.com/project/highway-70-retaining-wall-repair-and-extension): Asheville, N.C.
- [Greenville Federal Courthouse](https://www.blecorp.com/project/greenville-federal-courthouse): Greenville, South Carolina - BLE provided geotechnical engineering services for the proposed new six-story Federal Courthouse project located in Greenville, South Carolina for the General Services Administration (GSA). This project was authorized by Congress along with several other Courthouses in the Southeast Sunbelt Region with a construction cost of $105 million dollars. This facility will house nine judges along with the U.S. Probation, Federal Public Defender, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
- [Chattahoochee River Bank Stabilization](https://www.blecorp.com/project/chattahoochee-river-bank-stabilization): Phenix City, Alabama - BLE provided geotechnical exploration and slope stability analysis for the design and construction of a 125-foot long by 20-foot tall Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall. The new retaining wall, consisting of Filtrexx Living Wall Gro Soxx facing, was built to stabilize a failed slope located below an existing electrical transmission tower adjacent to the Chattahoochee River.
- [Arch Culvert & Geogrid Reinforcement Wingwalls](https://www.blecorp.com/project/arch-culvert-geogrid-reinforcement-wingwalls): Greenville, South Carolina - BLE provided geotechnical exploration, laboratory testing, and construction monitoring and testing for an arch culvert and associated geogrid-reinforced wingwalls providing roadway access to a new landfill area.
- [Underground Storage Tank Closure Assessment](https://www.blecorp.com/project/underground-storage-tank-closure-assessment): Liberty, South Carolina - The subject underground storage tanks were located on the property at the southeastern intersection of US Highway 178 and SC Highway 93 in Liberty, South Carolina.
- [Tank Removal and Waste Management](https://www.blecorp.com/project/tank-removal-and-waste-management): Clemson, South Carolina - BLE managed the removal of 28 out-of-service heating oil tanks from a former housing complex. Petroleum contaminated soil from beneath the tanks was evaluated in the field, excavated as needed, and properly disposed of at a permitted waste management facility. Approximately 2,900 tons of petroleum impacted soil was transported offsite for disposal. Confirmatory soil samples were collected post excavation activities and a No Further Action decision regarding the fuel spill was received from the SCDHEC. The property is currently being redeveloped as a $200+ million mixed-use complex.
- [Solvent Assessment and Remediation, Textile Manufacturing Facility](https://www.blecorp.com/project/solvent-assessment-and-remediation-textile-manufacturing-facility): A historical textile facility utilized a 6,000-gallon underground storage tank and later a 6,000-gallon aboveground storage tank to store solvents used for dry-cleaning operations. BLE was retained to investigate the extent of the contamination, which was ultimately identified in soil and groundwater throughout the site and adjoining properties. Two pump and treat systems and a soil-vapor extraction system (SVE) were installed as remedial measures. As part of a real estate transaction, BLE supported negotiation of a Brownfield agreement. To enhance and expedite remedial efforts, BLE identified that waste milk solution was routinely generated at the neighboring dairy facility. BLE performed a pilot study, which ultimately lead to injection of the milk solution to enhance bioremediation of the contamination. This green-sustainable bioremediation technology completely replaced the high cost and less efficient legacy remedial technologies formerly in-use at the site. This bioremediation project has substantially reduced contaminant mass and was the impetus for the successful property transaction.
- [SECC Soil Screening & Disposal](https://www.blecorp.com/project/secc-soil-screening-disposal): Newton, North Carolina - Our client was installing a new 16-inch diameter water supply line in southeastern Catawba County which paralleled NC HWY 150. Work stopped on the project due to a perceived flammable hazard, which turned out to be highly contaminated soils. BLE was tasked with the following environmental consulting services: 1) sampling and analysis of the petroleum-contaminated soil for waste characterization and subsequent disposal, 2) performance of soil borings near the area of concern to assess the extent of contaminated soil or possible re-routing for the water line, and 3) identifying the source or source area and/or responsible party, if possible.
- [Phase I and Phase II ESA – Brick Manufacturing Facility](https://www.blecorp.com/project/phase-i-and-phase-ii-esa-brick-manufacturing-facility): BLE initiated environmental due diligence on a vacant brick manufacturing facility that encompassed approximately 1,000-acres and over five industrial buildings. The Site included a clay mine for raw material production, material storage yards, manufacturing areas, kilns, final product laydown yards, shipping areas, and an equipment maintenance facility. The Site also utilized as an equestrian farm, residence, and automotive maintenance business. BLE’s knowledge and experience of industrial facilities allowed us to provide the Client with valuable information and knowledge to assess the potential risks at the property.
- [Phase I ESA, Geotechnical Investigation, and Phase II ESA, Property Development](https://www.blecorp.com/project/phase-i-esa-geotechnical-investigation-and-phase-ii-esa-property-development): BLE’s span of technical services were utilized in support of redevelopment of this property, which included time-sensitive completion of a Phase I ESA, Geotechnical Investigation, and subsequently a limited Phase II ESA. A dry-cleaning facility and two retail gas stations were identified in close proximity to the site during the Phase I ESA. These off-site facilities were considered to present an elevated risk to the redevelopment of the property. BLE was able to quickly respond to the potential environmental risk by mobilizing personnel and equipment to complete a Phase II ESA to assess the potential impact to soil and groundwater on the site. BLE’s investigation supported timely acquisition and redevelopment of the property while establishing a clear understanding of the environmental geotechnical aspects of the property.
- [Phase 1 Voluntary Cleanup Contract, Automotive Dealership](https://www.blecorp.com/project/phase-1-voluntary-cleanup-contract-automotive-dealership): BLE performed a Phase I ESA of an abandoned automotive dealership, which included a 13,330 square foot showroom and 17,520 square foot maintenance garage on behalf of a prospective purchaser. 19 hydraulic lifts, two underground storage tanks (USTs), three aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), and typical automotive maintenance products were utilized at the facility. On behalf of the prospective purchaser, BLE performed a Site Investigation that was negotiated under the terms of a Brownfields agreement. The Site Investigation included the evaluation of soil, groundwater, surface water and indoor air quality. Based on BLE’s Site Investigation, the purchaser entered a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, which limits the use of the site to industrial/commercial business, limits groundwater usage, and requires notification of excavation activities in specific areas. With the Declaration finalized, the purchaser redeveloped the property without any long-term environmental monitoring or remediation stipulations, provided they work within the guidelines of the agreed upon Declaration.
- [Drum Removal & Hazardous Waste Assessment](https://www.blecorp.com/project/drum-removal-hazardous-waste-assessment): Simpsonville, South Carolina - During grading activities associated with the development of residential lots, buried 55-gallon drums were discovered. Over the following month, BLE worked closely with government agencies to characterize, excavate, and properly dispose of the drums and their contents as well as evaluate environmental site conditions following the removal of the drums.
- [Mixed-Use Student Housing Complex](https://www.blecorp.com/project/mixed-use-student-housing-complex): Clemson, South Carolina - BLE provided geotechnical and materials testing for a $212 million dollar student housing construction project currently under construction. The project consists of eight, four-story, buildings divided into three zones and includes approximately 1,650 student beds along with retail space and student amenities.