William Martin, CIH

William F. Martin is a certified industrial hygienist and is the president of ACT. Mr. Martin directs and performs asbestos, industrial hygiene and environmental consulting. Specialties include asbestos investigations, plan and specification development, abatement monitoring, indoor air evaluations, and OSHA compliance surveys

Education:

• Graduate Course Work in Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona
• B. S. in Health Science (Occupational Safety and Health/Industrial Hygiene) University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1985
• A.A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York, 1980
• Continuing education courses in business management, hazardous materials, and laboratory safety

Certifications:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist - Comprehensive Practice #5173
• EPA-Accredited under AHERA for Building Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor Supervisor/Project Designer
• Certified in Hazardous Materials by the Arizona Division of Emergency Services
• Certificate of Completion in Advanced Fire Code, Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshal
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Training
• Eight Hour Manager/Supervisor for Hazardous Waste Workers

Memberships:

• Past President of the Southern Arizona Safety Council
• Member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association
• Diplomat, American Academy of Industrial Hygiene

Representative Project Experience:

Tucson Train Depot Historic Renovation, Tucson, Arizona

Conducted inspection and assessment for asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint.  Designed asbestos and lead-based paint remediation work.  Provided oversight and post abatement clearance for all areas abated.  Integrated abatement requirements with historic building preservation work.  Managed interface between abatement contractors and renovation contractors.

Ft. Huachuca Whole Neighborhood Revitalization Project, Ft. Huachuca, Arizona

Conducted inspection and assessment for lead-based paint.  Assessed worker exposure and designed lead-based paint remediation work.  Provided oversight and post abatement clearance for all areas abated.  Integrated abatement requirements with historic building preservation and restoration work.  Managed interface between abatement contractors and other renovation contractors. 

Hillcrest Hospital Demolition, Silver City, New Mexico

Project manager for oversight during abatement of asbestos containing materials and bio-hazard materials.  Conducted clearance sampling following abatement in a former hospital located in Silver City, New Mexico.  Provided comprehensive project close-out documentation prior to site demolition. 

State of Arizona Open-Ended Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Contract, Tucson/Phoenix/Yuma/Flagstaff/Nogales/Casa Grande, Arizona

On demand contract for asbestos and lead-based paint inspection, management plans, hazard assessment and abatement oversight.  Several projects ranging in size from a bathroom remodel to demolition of 500,000 square foot building.  Work includes all geographic areas of the State of Arizona and work has been performed for several State agencies as well as public school districts and municipal government agencies. 

Telecommunication Facility,  Deming,  New Mexico

Performed a comprehensive site risk assessment, radiological survey and industrial evaluation for a new telecommunication facility located on Highway 180 in Deming New Mexico.  The site was located on the former site of the Peru Mill  and contained heavy metal contamination. 

Flowing Wells Unified School District and Sunnyside Unified School District, Asbestos Inspections, Tucson, Arizona  

Conducted EPA mandated inspections of all school facilities for Flowing Wells Unified School District and Sunnyside Unified School District. Updated asbestos-containing material inventories and assessed condition of remaining asbestos-containing materials. 

Raytheon Missile Systems Company Tucson, Arizona

Various asbestos, lead-based paint and mold remediation projects at U.S. Air Force Plant 44 in Tucson, Arizona.  Performed inspections, abatement oversight and abatement clearance for hazardous materials, asbestos, lead-based paint and mold abatement projects. 

Curley School Historic Renovation, Ajo, Arizona

Conducted inspection and assessment for asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, PCBs and other hazardous materials.  Designed asbestos and lead-based paint remediation work.  Provided oversight and post abatement clearance for all areas abated. Integrated abatement requirements with historic building preservation and restoration work.  

Tucson Unified School District, School Asbestos Abatement, Tucson, Arizona

Provided project oversight and post remediation clearance for numerous asbestos abatement projects for Tucson Unified School District.  Coordinated asbestos abatement with other contractors and facility owners. 

Mine Site, Hidalgo, New Mexico.

Performed a comprehensive industrial hygiene evaluation of  a mine tailings operation in Hidalgo, New Mexico.  The site contained heavy metal contamination including arsenic, lead, and cadmium.  

JJames C. Faas, MPH, CIH

James C. Faas is a certified industrial hygienist with ACT. Mr. Faas directs and performs industrial hygiene and environmental audits that include hazard communication program development, training, health and safety audits, environmental monitoring, indoor air quality evaluations, lead-based paint detection and remediation design and Phase I environment assessments

Education:

• M.P.H. Major in Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1995
• B.S. in Health Science (Occupational Safety and Health/Industrial Hygiene) University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1985
• Continuing educational courses in hazardous materials/waste management, laboratory analysis, lead-based paint detection and abatement, hazard communication, supervision and quality control/assurance

Certifications:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist - Comprehensive Practice #5121
• EPA Accredited under AHERA for Building Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor/Supervisor, and Project Designer
• Certified Hazardous Waste/Materials Management Instructor
• NIOSH 582
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Training
• Eight Hour Manager/Supervisor for Hazardous Waste Workers
• EPA Certified Lead Inspector/Assessor, Supervisor/Project Monitor, and Project Designer

Memberships:

• Past President, Arizona Section of the American Hygiene Association
• Member, American Industrial Hygiene Association
• Diplomat, American Academy of Industrial Hygiene
• Member, Society of American Military Engineer.

Representative Project Experience:

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona

Inspection and assessment of asbestos, lead-based paint and mold growth in enlisted quarters under renovation.  Designed abatement plan and provided oversight of abatement.  Performed post abatement inspection and testing.

State of Arizona Open-Ended Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Contract, Tucson/Phoenix/Yuma/Flagstaff/Nogales/Casa Grande, Arizona

On demand contract for asbestos and lead-based paint inspection, management plans, hazard assessment and abatement oversight.  Work includes all geographic areas of the State of Arizona and work has been performed for several State agencies as well as public school districts and municipal government agencies.

Raytheon Missile Systems Company Tucson, Arizona  

Various asbestos, lead-based paint and mold remediation projects at U.S. Air Force Plant 44 in Tucson, ARIZONA.  Performed inspections, abatement oversight and abatement clearance for asbestos, lead-based paint and mold abatement projects. 

Tucson Unified School District, School Asbestos Abatement, Tucson, Arizona  

Provided project oversight and post remediation clearance for numerous asbestos abatement projects for Tucson Unified School District.  Coordinated asbestos abatement with other contractors and facility owners. 

Curley School Historic Renovation, Ajo, Arizona  

Conducted inspection and assessment for asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, PCBs and other hazardous materials.  Designed asbestos and lead-based paint remediation work.  Provided oversight and post abatement clearance for all areas abated. Integrated abatement requirements with historic building preservation and restoration work.   

Hillcrest Hospital Demolition, Silver City, New Mexico

Provided oversight during abatement of asbestos containing materials and bio-hazard materials.  Conducted clearance sampling following abatement in a former hospital located in Silver City, New Mexico.  Provided comprehensive project close-out documentation prior to site demolition. 

Phase I Environmental Assessments, Arizona

Conducted numerous Phase I Environmental Assessments (ESAs) for clients that include college districts, the University of Arizona, real estate developers, investors and private landholders.

Kevin Martin, PE

Kevin S. Martin is a project environmental engineer with ACT. Mr. Martin manages hazardous waste remediation projects. Mr. Martin also conducts environmental phase I & II site assessments, asbestos assessments, and asbestos abatement project oversight.

Education:

• B.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Arizona, 1985
• Certificate in Environmental Technology, ASETT Center, Tucson, Arizona, 1988
• Continuing Education courses in water and waste water treatment, asbestos inspection, hydrology, hazardous material remediation and soil physics

Certifications:

• Professional Engineer, Practice in Environmental Engineering, State of Arizona, #31174
• Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional, AEE
• Qualified Consultant for Investigative/Remedial Services, UST State Assurance Fund Program
• OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Materials Training
• EPA Accredited under AHERA for Building Inspector
• Certified MSHA Surface Experienced Miner
• NIOSH 582

Memberships:

• Member Arizona Indoor Air Quality Council
• Member American Society of Civil Engineers

Representative Project Experience:

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona

Inspection and assessment of asbestos, lead-based paint and mold growth in enlisted quarters under renovation.  Designed abatement plan and provided oversight of abatement.  Performed post abatement inspection and testing.

State of Arizona Open-Ended Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Contract, Tucson/Phoenix/Yuma/Flagstaff/Nogales/Casa Grande, Arizona  

On demand contract for asbestos and lead-based paint inspection, management plans, hazard assessment and abatement oversight.  Work includes all geographic areas of the State of Arizona and work has been performed for several State agencies as well as public school districts and municipal government agencies.

Raytheon Missile Systems Company Tucson, Arizona

Various asbestos, lead-based paint and mold remediation projects at U.S. Air Force Plant 44 in Tucson,  Arizona.  Performed inspections, abatement oversight and abatement clearance for asbestos, lead-based paint and mold abatement projects. 

Tucson Unified School District, School Asbestos Abatement, Tucson,  Arizona  

Provided project oversight and post remediation clearance for numerous asbestos abatement projects for Tucson Unified School District.  Coordinated asbestos abatement with other contractors and facility owners. 

Curley School Historic Renovation, Ajo,  Arizona

Conducted inspection and assessment for asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, PCBs and other hazardous materials.  Designed asbestos and lead-based paint remediation work.  Provided oversight and post abatement clearance for all areas abated. Integrated abatement requirements with historic building preservation and restoration work.

Hillcrest Hospital Demolition, Silver City, New Mexico

Provided oversight during abatement of asbestos containing materials and bio-hazard materials.  Conducted clearance sampling following abatement in a former hospital located in Silver City, New Mexico.  Provided comprehensive project close-out documentation prior to site demolition.   

Plastics Manufacturing Facility, Casa Grande,  Arizona

Designed air quality monitoring plan to comply with new air quality permit.  Conducted air monitoring and presented results to the client and to the regulatory agency.

Design of LUST Remedial Systems, Arizona and New Mexico

Designed and monitored remedial systems at leaking underground storage sites at numerous sites throughout Arizona and New Mexico.  Remedial technologies include soil vapor extraction, air spage, bio-venting, pump and treat, and excavation.

Phase I Environmental Assessments, Arizona

Conducted numerous Phase I Environmental Assessments (ESAs) for clients that include college districts, the University of Arizona, real estate developers, investors and private landholders.

Flowing Wells Unified School District and Sunnyside Unified School District, Asbestos Inspections, Tucson,  Arizona   

Conducted EPA mandated three year re-inspection of all school facilities for Flowing Wells Unified School District and Sunnyside Unified School District. Updated asbestos-containing material inventories and assessed condition of remaining asbestos-containing materials.

Del Speidel

Del J. Speidel is Vice President of Operations of ACT. Mr. Speidel directs and performs field operations, manages consulting activities for asbestos abatement projects, conducts asbestos inspections, designs abatement projects, develops operation and maintenance plans, and conducts air monitoring. He is responsible for business administration, marketing, and financial planning.

Education:

• Completed four years study in Business Management, Minot State College, Minot, North Dakota, 1972
• Completed Stran Corporation's Construction Management Program, 1979
• Completed continuing education courses in business management, problem solving, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, and asbestos management

Certifications:

• EPA-Accredited under AHERA for Building Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor Supervisor/Project Designer
• B-01 General Contractor License
• NIOSH 582
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Training
• Eight Hour Manager/Supervisor for Hazardous Waste Workers

Prefessional Experience:

• Project Manager of asbestos abatement projects. Responsible for client/public relations, personnel management, project scheduling, estimating, and OSHA compliance.
• Asbestos Division Manager and qualified general contractor that managed all asbestos abatement operations including the design of abatement projects, project monitoring, scheduling, OSHA compliance, and personnel management. Managed total asbestos abatement cost in excess of three million dollars.
• President and owner of a general construction company specializing in steel fabrication. Completed 104 commercial projects. Average annual construction revenues of two million dollars.
• Business Manager of a family owned retail business that included clothing, hardware, furniture and grocery stores.

Representative Project Experience:

Fry Apartments Public Housing Rehabilitation, Tucson, Arizona

Rehabilitation of Public housing.  Inspected buildings for asbestos-containing materials and assisted with inspection and assessment for lead-based paint.  Provided asbestos abatement project oversight and post abatement clearance testing.   

Curley School Historic Renovation, Ajo, Arizona  

Conducted inspection for asbestos-containing materials.   Provided oversight and post abatement clearance for all areas abated.

State of Arizona Open-Ended Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Contract, Tucson/Phoenix/Yuma/Flagstaff/Nogales/Casa Grande, Arizona

On demand contract for asbestos and lead-based paint inspection, management plans, hazard assessment and abatement oversight.  Several projects ranging in size from a bathroom remodel to demolition of 500,000 square foot building.  Work includes all geographic areas of the State of Arizona and work has been performed for several State agencies as well as public school districts and municipal government agencies. 

Tucson Unified School District, School Asbestos Abatement, Tucson, Arizona

Provided project oversight and post remediation clearance for numerous asbestos and mold abatement projects for Tucson Unified School District.  Coordinated abatement with other contractors and facility owners.  Overall contraction budget for renovation projects was approximately $5.5 million with approximately $425,000 in abatement work.

Freeport-McMoRan, Ajo, Bisbee, Sierrita and Casa Grande, Arizona

Conducted comprehensive inspections and assessments for asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint.  Provided oversight and post abatement clearance inspections and testing.  

Hillcrest Hospital Demolition, Silver City, New Mexico

Provided oversight during abatement of asbestos containing materials and bio-hazard materials.  Conducted clearance sampling following abatement in a former hospital located in Silver City, New Mexico.  Provided comprehensive project close-out documentation prior to site demolition.