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1. IMPORTANT CHECKLIST FOR HIRING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING FIRM
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2. HIRING AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING FIRM
Environmental investigations and navigating permitting
regulations can be huge projects, but they do not have to lead
to huge headaches, especially if you hire the right
environmental consulting firm. During your search, remember
that site assessments and regulatory services are often a
complex process that can take anywhere from a few months to
years to complete, and cheaper does not always mean better.
Before you make your choice, consider this checklist to find a
firm that is a perfect match for your job
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3. AN IMPORTANT CHECKLIST FOR HIRING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING FIRM
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4. THE CHECKLIST
 Staff Availability and Experience
Does the firm have the staff to complete your project? Will they
have qualified staff members to dedicate to your project? Ask
for current resumes of the staff members who will work on your
project, and request references for the project manager.
 Time Estimates
Can the consulting firm confidently estimate the time required
to complete the project? Will there be a tracking tool to
determine each and every stage of the project?
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5. THE CHECKLIST
 Experience
Does the environmental consulting firm have a demonstrated
history of successful projects? Does the staff assigned to your
project have experience winning ecological approvals for
similar projects?
What experience do they have in meeting your specific needs?
Do they work with regulatory agencies? Request a list of
references and similar projects completed.
 Proposal Amounts
Carefully evaluate the firm's cost proposal. Remember 5

6. THE CHECKLIST
that cheaper is not always better, and in many cases, going
 Subcontracting
Does the firm subcontract portions of the work? Are the
subcontractor activities competitively bid? Check the
experience of the subcontractors the firm works with.
Companies that use in-house environmental teams are the
easiest to work with.
 Innovative Approaches
Does the firm resolve issues using a broad spectrum of
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7. THE CHECKLIST
technologies and resources, including wetland, plant ecology,
wildlife, cultural resources and regulatory consulting services?
How do they evaluate and eliminate potential risks throughout
the process?
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8. WARNINGS
Beware of firms who take hard-sell approaches, minimize or
over-blow potential legal or technical problems, present overly
optimistic timelines, have a strong bias for or against certain
techniques or are not familiar with applicable regulations.
These are all red flags that, if heeded, will save you from
paying for expensive mistakes or investing more in the future to
improve poor-quality work.
Landpoint's environmental review services exceed all these
criteria.
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Contact us today to learn more about our professional
environmental services and how our team can help you
navigate the regulatory process with ease.