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Site Remediation & Closure Services

The discovery of contamination at a property can present a range of challenges to overcome whether the site is intended to be bought/sold, used as-is, or completely redeveloped for another use. Pioneer utilizes its proven ability to develop options for addressing the concerns and overcoming those challenges. The risk-based programs established by USEPA and currently in use at many state environmental agencies including the Illinois EPA, Pioneer has distinguished itself as a practical, business-oriented consulting firm specializing in providing clients with the technical advice and practical solutions needed to bring projects to a successful conclusion.

With the combined expertise of our skilled multi-disciplinary professionals, Pioneer is able to offer a wide range of capabilities to handle the various types of environmental issues and problems present at contaminated sites. Our clients rely on us to expertly evaluate the key issues and provide solutions that meet regulatory requirements and fit their needs. This balanced perspective has cultivated strong client relationships over the years that span both the public and private sectors. 

Some of the more common types of sites we work on are outlined below:

  • Gasoline Station Decommissioning
  • Auto/Truck Repair and Service Stations
  • Dry Cleaners
  • Historical Plating and Die Casting Facilities
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
  • Brownfields Sites
  • Municipal-Owned Sites
  • Bank-Owned and Distressed Property

Pioneer’s mission is to alert its clients to the critical issues involved with remediating and/or developing contaminated sites and implementing practical solutions that achieve their objectives. Pioneer is the #1 firm in the State of Illinois for obtaining formal closure and No Further Remediation (NFR) letters from the Illinois EPA. We recognize the success of our clients is paramount and that understanding has created a diverse and loyal client base that ranges from local entrepreneurs to national REITs.

Site Remediation & Closure Services

Underground Storage Tank Closures

The proper decommissioning or removal of USTs that are used to store petroleum and hazardous substances.

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Site Investigation & Risk Assessment

Designed to evaluate the condition of a property and assess any risks associated with environmental hazards.

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Environmental Remediation

The removal, reduction, or neutralization of contaminants from soil, groundwater, soil gas and surface water.

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Brownfields Development

Specialized services aimed at revitalizing contaminated or underutilized properties, known as Brownfields, for new development or reuse.

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Regulatory Closure

The final steps required to obtain formal recognition from environmental regulatory agencies that no further cleanup action is required.

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What Our Clients Say

I have been working with Pioneer Engineering for nearly 15 years on behalf of financial institutions. They adhere to the agreed upon service levels, produce high quality and thorough reports, and allow for an open communication line regarding any particular project. They are very competent environmental consultants that we have come to rely on for our reporting needs.

Darren BrandtSenior Vice President – Real Estate Services, Wintrust Financial Corporation

We have been impressed with the professionalism and talents of the Pioneer staff. Not only do they help us make the right decision before we buy a property, they help us with the correct course of action during development and completion. Helping us identify the problems and proposing multiple solutions has been Pioneer's strength. I always feel the Pioneer team has our best interests in mind.

Thomas W. MeyerLexington Homes, LLC

We use Pioneer exclusively for the Phase I and II work on our contaminated sites, as well as the actual remediation work and closure, because they provided us with a single source responsible for the entire project. We were also impressed with the way they interacted with the Illinois EPA. Pioneer certainly knows its way around that bureaucracy and that helped our projects to proceed smoothly!

James PersinoPrincipal, First Development Corporation

The firm's geotechnical engineers consistently provide creative solutions that help minimize construction costs and I have found their entire technical staff to be extremely competent, resourceful, up-to-date on regulations and responsive. Simply speaking, they go the extra mile!

Jonathan SplittPrincipal, Jonathan Splitt Architects ltd.

The Pioneer Environmental team is a trusted adviser to Frontline Real Estate Partners for environmental due diligence and site remediation services. Pioneer has been of tremendous value in performing remediation services on contaminated properties that we have acquired over the years.

Matt DarinPrincipal, Frontline Real Estate Partners, LLC

For 20 years, Pioneer has been my go-to consultant for due diligence and site remediation projects, as I found the firm's responsiveness, competitive pricing, ability to develop and implement cost-effective solutions, and report quality to be unmatched. The firm is unique in its understanding of the business end of my deals. They are a true value-add partner that delivers.

Joshua SilvergladePrincipal, The Equitable Funds LLC

We feel that our work with Pioneer over the past several years represents a true professional partnership and has been a vital asset to the success of many of our projects. The quality of the work has always been superior, and we have really enjoyed working with a consistent group of professionals year after year. We always have confidence that we will receive the best possible assessments and solutions.

Alan LevPresident & CEO, Belgravia Group, Ltd.

We have been fortunate to work with Pioneer on significant multi-million dollar redevelopment projects that have presented complex and time-sensitive environmental issues. They are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and easy to work with. We look forward to more opportunities to work with Pioneer.

Peter TsantilisEsq, The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis, P.C.

We have been impressed with the professionalism and talents of the Pioneer staff. Not only do they help us make the right decision before we buy a property, they help us with the correct course of action during development and completion. Helping us identify the problems and proposing multiple solutions has been Pioneer's strength. I always feel the Pioneer team has our best interests in mind.

Thomas MeyerVice President of Operations, Lexington Homes, LLC

Pioneer is truly our right hand when it comes to developments with environmental issues. You have solved so many problems for us in ways that did not doom our developments. The highest compliment I can pay you is that you are knowledgeable, thoughtful and eminently fair. We would not use anyone else.

David BrintPrincipal, Brinshore Development

We have used Pioneer many times over the years on Phase I, Phase II, NFR and other environmental consulting work. We have always found their advice to be practical yet protecting, their service extremely responsive and their pricing fair. We wouldn’t hesitate to continue to use them as a preferred vendor in the future or recommend them to other users of environmental consulting services.

Justin P. FierzPrincipal, MWI Property Group

Pioneer is our #1 go to team for pre-marketing diligence activities (Phase I, II, Geotech) for all of our land development sites we sell. Pioneer has always delivered the highest quality service on time and on budget. Best of all, they are highly respected in the market as experts in the field and our buyers appreciate their early involvement in the transaction process.

Dan ReynoldsManaging Director - Land Sales, JLL Capital Markets
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