brandeis lofts

Owner/Client: Brandeis Lofts LLC.
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Services Provided: Consulting, Environmental Investigation, Remediation, Industrial Hygiene, Demolition
Status: Completed in 2006

Project Photo:

Project Summary:
Built in 1906, the ornate architectural structure was once home to the legendary Brandeis Department Stores. The 10-story, half-million square foot brownstone served as a hub of mercantile commerce until 1980. Since then, the building has been through a series of remodeling ventures. As part of the downtown Omaha revitalization plan, this renewal project will provide mixed use residential and commercial spaces.

AMI Environmental (AMI) was retained by Brandeis Lofts to provide environmental consulting services including investigations, project monitoring, oversight and environmental quality control services in conjunction with the Lofts’ renovation activities.

Inspection, Testing, Analysis & Hazardous Materials Assessment
The primary purpose and scope of the site investigation was to determine and document the presence, quantities, and locations of hazardous materials (asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), lead-based painted building components and lead-containing materials) throughout the entire building prior to renovation.

Abatement Design & Remediation
AMI developed a work plan to establish a set of general operating standards to ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations during removal, interior demolition and disposal of hazardous materials.

Overall remediation efforts included the removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials, as well as heavy metals contamination from jewelry making/repair operations in the lower level mezzanine. Work also involved the demolition and disposal of interior walls, ceilings, flooring, casework, doors, plumbing, and electrical and mechanical systems.

Compliance Monitoring & Construction Management
AMI Environmental was responsible for compliance monitoring during the abatement and remediation of asbestos, lead-based paint and other hazardous materials located on the site. OSHA Personal Exposure and Work Area Clearance air sampling was conducted throughout the project.

Download PDF