Hart and Hickman

Hart and Hickman is a multi-disciplinary environmental engineering and consulting firm. The firm focuses on reducing clients' environmental liability and costs based on project-specific needs and objectives.

Its well-trained engineers, geologists, scientists, and regulatory specialists provide:

• Environmental planning and permitting support
• Site assessment and remediation services
• Brownfield redevelopment and vapor intrusion consulting
• PFAS investigation and risk management
• Environmental compliance and management support
• Environmental litigation support

Hart and Hickman emphasizes "Smarter Environmental Solutions" – innovative, technically sound strategies that are custom-fit to each project and backed by expert senior review.

Clients and industries served

Hart and Hickman serves a diverse range of clients, including:

• Private companies and industrial facilities
• Municipalities and government agencies
• Lenders and financial institutions
• Property owners, developers, sellers, and buyers
• Community and regional planning organizations

The firm is experienced in both privately funded projects and grant-funded programs (such as EPA Brownfield grants) and works closely with stakeholders to align environmental solutions with project timelines and risk tolerances.

Geographic coverage

Hart and Hickman is based in the Southeastern United States and serves clients across the region and beyond.

Primary office locations include:

• Charlotte, North Carolina (headquarters)
• Raleigh, North Carolina
• Greenville, South Carolina

From these locations, the firm supports projects throughout the Southeast US and, where needed, in other areas.

Core service areas

Site assessment and due diligence

• Environmental site assessment and due diligence for property transactions and redevelopment.
• Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments.
• Strategies to accurately and cost-effectively assess sites for potential environmental concerns.

PFAS investigation and risk management

• Investigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental media.
• Development of PFAS sampling programs and use of appropriate PFAS sampling protocols.
• Evaluation of PFAS-related risks and development of risk management strategies.

Brownfield services and vapor intrusion

• Assessment and cleanup of contaminated properties for Brownfield redevelopment.
• Navigation of Brownfield regulatory programs for private and municipal clients.
• Evaluation of vapor intrusion issues and development of mitigation strategies.
• See the separate "Brownfield services and vapor intrusion capabilities" document for more detail.

Remediation

• Development of remedial strategies tailored to each site.
• Implementation oversight and coordination with contractors to complete fieldwork safely and effectively.

RCRA and CERCLA support

• Assistance with projects regulated under RCRA and CERCLA.
• Support in navigating complex hazardous waste and Superfund regulatory requirements.

Wetlands strategy and NEPA assessments

• Wetland delineation and permitting support.
• NEPA-related environmental assessments for residential, commercial, and industrial development.

Environmental litigation support

• Environmental consulting support for litigation matters.
• Expert analysis and testimony on environmental issues.

Indoor air quality, asbestos, and mold

• Vapor intrusion investigations, including soil gas, sub-slab, crawlspace, and indoor air sampling.
• Indoor air quality and mold surveys.

Permitting and compliance

• Environmental permitting and compliance activities for a variety of facilities in the Southeast.
• Ongoing compliance support tailored to facility requirements and regulatory obligations.

For specific project needs, Hart and Hickman can combine these services to develop custom, project-specific solutions.

Charlotte headquarters

• Office name: Charlotte Headquarters
• Address: 2923 South Tryon Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203
• Phone: 704-586-0007
• Email: infocharlotte@harthickman.com

Raleigh office

• Office name: Raleigh Office
• Address: 5811 Glenwood Ave, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612
• Phone: 919-847-4241
• Email: inforaleigh@harthickman.com

Greenville office

• Office name: Greenville Office
• Address: 918 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite 231, Greenville, SC 29607
• Phone: 864-565-7903
• Email: infogreenville@harthickman.com

General contact information

• Website: https://www.harthickman.com
• Contact page: A contact form and additional details are available on the Contact page of the website.

Hart and Hickman invites prospective clients and job candidates to reach out and will respond to inquiries submitted via phone, email, or the website contact form.

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Privately funded Brownfield redevelopment

Hart and Hickman's environmental professionals specialize in the assessment and cleanup of contaminated properties for redevelopment. The firm is recognized in the region as a leading Brownfield consulting practice and has supported more than $750,000,000 in remediated and redeveloped Brownfield properties.

Hart and Hickman understands the perspectives and risk tolerances of:

• Lenders
• Property owners
• Developers
• Sellers
• Community stakeholders
• Municipal clients

Using these perspectives, the firm helps navigate projects through Brownfield regulatory processes in a way that is aligned with project value and schedule.

Brownfield services offered

Brownfield-related services include:

• Due diligence / Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments
• Asbestos, mold, lead paint, wetland, and vapor intrusion evaluations
• Comparison of Brownfield program options versus other regulatory approaches
• Brownfield eligibility submittals
• Negotiation of technical terms in Brownfield agreements
• Collaborative corrective action planning
• Brownfield cleanup
• Annual monitoring and institutional control filings

Grant-funded Brownfield redevelopment

Hart and Hickman has extensive experience with Brownfield projects funded through EPA's Brownfield Grant Program.

• Management of assessment, cleanup, and revolving loan fund grants
• Experience with more than 20 Brownfield grants
• Management of grant funding totaling more than $10,000,000 on behalf of cities, towns, counties, and government agencies

The firm can help communities plan, manage, and execute grant-funded Brownfield assessment and cleanup programs.

Vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation

Hart and Hickman has conducted vapor intrusion investigations and mitigation projects at over 80 sites.

Vapor intrusion services include:

• Vapor intrusion field-screening surveys
• Subsurface soil gas, sub-slab vapor, crawlspace air, and indoor air sampling
• Risk assessment, data evaluation, and Johnson and Ettinger modeling
• Design and installation of active and passive sub-slab venting systems
• Operation, maintenance, and monitoring of vapor mitigation systems
• Installation of vapor detection instrumentation
• Inspection of vapor barrier and venting system installation

Methane assessment at Brownfield sites

Hart and Hickman also provides methane assessment services at Brownfield and landfill-related sites.

Experience includes:

• Evaluation and design of methane warning systems
• Installation oversight and monitoring/testing of warning systems
• Design, installation oversight, and effectiveness testing of methane mitigation systems
• Operation and maintenance of existing warning and mitigation systems

These services help address methane as a potential explosive gas at Brownfield sites, including conditions that differ from typical municipal solid waste landfills.

Hart and Hickman's mission is to provide unrivaled environmental consulting expertise that fosters enduring, mutually beneficial partnerships with clients. The firm focuses on delivering value and responsiveness that are tailored to each client's project-specific needs and objectives.

Through these partnerships, Hart and Hickman provides "Smarter Environmental Solutions" – expertise and innovation that are custom-fit to each project and supported by expert senior review.

Approach to technical excellence

Hart and Hickman emphasizes a culture of technical excellence shaped by professionals who are enthusiastic about solving environmental challenges.

Key aspects of the firm's approach include:

• Carefully planned, high-quality fieldwork
• Detailed analysis of analytical data and what it means for the client
• Collaborative work with contractors to keep projects on schedule and maintain high quality

Training and mentoring are central to the firm's culture. Team members receive project experience and guidance to help them turn their knowledge into innovative thinking and technical expertise.

Client relationships and sustainability of the practice

Hart and Hickman serves a diverse client base and has strong client loyalty. The firm has been repeatedly recognized as a PSMJ Circle of Excellence firm, reflecting a sustainable, well-managed practice.

The firm aims to build long-term relationships by listening to client needs and developing technically sound, cost-effective solutions that align with project objectives and constraints.

Values and behaviors

Hart and Hickman is committed to:

• Building mutually beneficial, enduring relationships
• Passionately challenging one another in pursuit of the best answer
• Developing and rewarding exceptional performance

The culture is supported by behaviors and characteristics such as:

• Respect
• Trust
• Humility
• Modeling healthy debate
• Being approachable
• Providing clear expectations
• Offering time and support to colleagues
• Making themselves available
• Patience
• Being complementary and encouraging

These values and behaviors support both strong project outcomes and a positive, collaborative workplace.

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