Allan Mackenzie

In the risky and high-profile business of Brownfields redevelopment, Integrated has proved to be an invaluable member of my team. Brownfields projects are by their nature much more difficult than other types of development projects, and often more controversial. The controversy is not usually about replacing an abandoned refinery with a new condominium complex or retail center. Rather, the controversy stems from the ability to remove the contamination left on site after the operator shut down the facility. Basically, it's the old question, "How clean is clean?"

Integrated knows how to answer that question in terms that make sense technically, fiscally, and politically.

Since 1995, I have counted on Integrated in all my major projects to produce innovative solutions that satisfy all interested parties: buyers, sellers, regulators and neighbors. Their solutions protect human health first and foremost, but they are also realistic. Their technical solutions actually enhance the viability of the development - a far cry from the traditional study-and-spend environmental consultants.

As a developer, my chief concern is uncertainty. If I can eliminate or significantly reduce the uncertainty associated with the project - in terms of cleanup costs and schedule, corporate liability, marketability - then I can determine without taking undo chances whether a project will be profitable or not. In making these go-no-go multimillion dollar determinations, I depend on Integrated to provide clear, unbiased analysis of site conditions, to develop innovative yet practical and cost-effective remedial plans and, ultimately, to execute superb hands-on field management. I also depend on their professional advice, reputation and negotiating skill to build agency support for our projects. Integrated is our sole agency liaison and primary negotiator. I trust their judgment, ability and integrity implicitly.

In five years of working together, we have successfully closed and redeveloped major petroleum sites, aerospace facilities, and machine shops. The combined build-out value of these properties is approaching $600 million.

I look forward to many more years of similar success.