Indoor Air Quality Assessment

bTech Environmental Consulting takes a proactive approach to solving environmental issues that impact indoor air quality in commercial and public buildings such as schools, corporate offices and lodging facilities.

bTech’s engineers and consultants evaluate, test and monitor indoor air quality for known airborne contaminants and other irritants that adversely affect the health and comfort of building occupants. Though unseen, these contaminates if not remediated can result in increased absenteeism, decreased performance, and a general decline in occupant health.

Pollutants arise from many sources and may include:

  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): formaldehyde, solvents, etc.
  • Carbon monoxide (CO) from stoves, heaters, and furnaces
  • Dust and fibers from asbestos, fiberglass, and dirt
  • Bio-aerosols such as bacteria, mold, viruses, dust mites, animal dander, and animal excreta
  • Trapped outdoor pollutants from vehicle or industrial exhausts
  • Physical factors: lighting, vibration, noise, temperature, crowding, photo duplication
  • Mechanical ventilation, carbon dioxide (CO2)
  • Relative humidity below 30 percent
  • Fresh air ventilation rates below 10 liters per second per person

By addressing these environmental concerns quickly and efficiently, bTech can provide professional solutions that:

  • Reduce the hazards and risks associated with air pollutants, including the incidence of Building Related Illness (BRI)
  • Prevent “Sick Building Syndrome”
  • Provide verification that a facility follows established IAQ practices
  • Minimize liability exposure to IAQ complaints
  • Maximize worker productivity
  • Promote a healthful work environment
  • Improve the market value of commercial space