BBJ Group

Nationwide Coverage Phase 1 ESA
Nationwide
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Property Expertise
environmental consultingESG advisoryrenewable energyEHS compliancereal estate due diligenceremediationPFASrisk management

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About BBJ Group

BBJ Group is a Chicago-headquartered environmental consulting and engineering firm with a stated track record of having worked in all 50 U.S. states and 28 countries. The firm’s positioning is built around a business-focused approach — converting technical environmental findings into actionable business insights, with an explicit emphasis on “end-game strategy” (both a solution and an exit plan for each engagement).

For CRE buyers and sponsors, this orientation matters when the deal involves environmental complexity that needs to be translated into a clear go/no-go recommendation or a defensible price-adjustment position. BBJ markets toward client teams who need environmental data integrated into financial models, not just delivered as a technical report.

Services Offered

Environmental Due Diligence

  • Phase I ESA (ASTM E1527-21, AAI-compliant)
  • Phase II ESA — soil, groundwater, soil-vapor investigation
  • Transaction support — integrated into M&A and CRE deal workflows
  • Brownfield redevelopment — including state VCP enrollment

Specialty Practice Areas

  • PFAS consulting and remediation — perfluoroalkyl substances are a growing concern for industrial properties, airports, fire-training sites, and military-adjacent CRE
  • Renewable energy advisory — environmental due diligence for solar, wind, storage, and transmission projects
  • ESG consulting — corporate sustainability reporting, due diligence for ESG-aligned investments
  • Ecosystem services — natural capital valuation, biodiversity assessments

Site Work

  • Site investigation — characterization for known or suspected contamination
  • Remediation — design, implementation, and long-term monitoring
  • Risk management — environmental liability transfer, insurance recovery

Compliance

  • EHS compliance — RCRA, CWA, CAA, TSCA programs
  • State regulatory navigation — voluntary cleanup programs, state-specific industry guidance

International Reach

The “28 countries” stated experience is unusual for a Chicago-based environmental consulting firm at this scale and suggests BBJ does meaningful work for multinational clients with international portfolios. For cross-border M&A or international real estate transactions, this experience can be valuable — many U.S.-focused environmental firms struggle when asked to support deals with international assets.

Service Area

BBG operates from a Chicago, Illinois headquarters with stated service capability across all 50 U.S. states and 28 countries. Strongest market density is likely in the Midwest, but the firm publicly markets nationwide capacity.

Best For

  • Midwest CRE transactions — Chicago-area regulatory familiarity (IEPA, MWRD)
  • PFAS-impacted properties — dedicated specialty practice
  • Renewable energy site acquisitions — solar, wind, storage development sites
  • ESG-aligned institutional buyers — sustainability and ESG advisory integration
  • International / cross-border M&A — 28-country experience footprint
  • Brownfield redevelopment — state VCP navigation and remediation design
  • Complex environmental liabilities — risk management and exit planning
  • Buyers who value business-translation, not just technical reporting

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Common Questions

How long does a Phase 1 ESA take?

Standard turnaround for a Phase 1 ESA is 2-3 weeks; for an ALTA survey, 2-3 weeks for fieldwork plus 1-2 weeks for the final plat. Rush turnarounds (typically 5-7 business days or faster) are available from most providers at a 30-50% premium. Confirm timeline expectations with BBJ Group during the quote process — small property size and clean title history typically support faster turnarounds.

What documents should I have ready when requesting a quote?

For an ALTA survey: a copy of the title commitment (Schedule B is needed for the surveyor to plot exception items), the legal description, prior surveys if available, and your lender’s required Table A items list. See the ALTA Table A Configurator to identify lender-required items.

For a Phase 1 ESA: the property address, parcel ID, current and historical use information, lender-required scope (some lenders specify additional scopes beyond ASTM E1527-21), and any prior environmental reports.

What if the assessment identifies an issue?

For Phase 1 ESAs, identifying a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) typically triggers a recommendation for Phase 2 ESA sampling. Phase 2 ESAs cost $5,000-$25,000+ depending on scope. Budget for this possibility on properties with industrial history, gas station / dry cleaner adjacency, or pre-1980 operations.

For ALTA surveys, identifying an encroachment, easement issue, or boundary discrepancy typically opens negotiation with the seller, title company, or neighboring property owner. The 2026 ALTA/NSPS standards’ new Table A Item 20 (encroachment summary table) makes these findings clearer and easier to act on.

How do I verify a provider is licensed?

Cross-check the provider’s state license number with the appropriate state regulatory body. For land surveyors, this is the state’s Board of Professional Land Surveyors (sometimes combined with Engineers). For environmental consultants, most states do not require a specific Phase 1 ESA license but the consultant should have a relevant credential (P.G., P.E., or CIH) and the firm should be on lender pre-approved lists where applicable.