Envergent - Case Studies

CASE STUDY: Fire Damage - Large Hotel In January 2008, an early morning fire broke out inside a large hotel located in the Denver Tech Center. The automatic sprinkler system functioned well and was able to quickly extinguish the fire. No injuries occurred, however, smoke and water damage was extensive on the floor where the fire started, as well as the 7 floors located below the immediate fire.

Envergent staff arrived on the scene and provided the initial environmental assessment strategy to be sure that all of the damage was properly assessed and documented before any remediation work began. This extremely methodical process included moisture mapping and mold sampling using infrared imaging and extensive scientific testing to fully understand the extent of the damage far beyond visual examination. The goal was to ensure that the right remediation protocol was established to minimize unneeded destruction of property, increase repair efficiency, and ensure a complete, comprehensive and hygienic repair.

Once the environmental assessment was complete and a remediation protocol established, Envergent worked closely alongside the remediation team and hotel management. They used the C3i system to provide day-to-day project assistance throughout the repair process.

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Prevention
An ounce of prevention... Envergent experts use science, the latest technology and years of experience and training to see what you often can't see. We're your personal expert in building science and are often able to help you uncover many problems before they get out of hand. Find out how "healthy" your buildings really are and do what you can now to prevent the unexpected.

Preparation
Envergent believes in proactive planning as the most effective form of risk management for apartment buildings, hotels and assisted living facilities. Even though the level of fire and flood prevention is high in most commercial property today, you need to be prepared for the inevitable. This is the prudent choice for property owners and managers. Envergent's C3i Service (Project Command & Communications Center Service) is a low cost option to prepare you and your building to respond efficiently and recover quickly. In addition to lowering the overall costs of remediation and repair, our C3i Service dramatically reduces project timelines - safely bringing the property back on line as quickly as possible.

Performance (Remediation & Restoration)
As in the hotel case file above, Envergent should always be the first call you make when you have building damage. Using proven assessment tools, technology and methods such as our Insta-Sure system, we are able to reduce remediation and restoration costs, decrease down time and significantly reduce your health risks and potential liability. Envergent manages the environmental oversight on each project and issues a Post Remediation Verification report - assuring all stakeholders (owners, managers, insurance companies, remediators) that the work was done properly.