Through our recent merger with Orswell & Kasman, Inc. (OKI), McAlister GeoScience now utilizes OKI’s proprietary environmental records research database, a system that has supported thousands of environmental reports since 1990. The database follows the same federal standards used across the industry, but presents the information in a clearer, simplified format that focuses on what actually matters for a transaction. Many environmental reports rely on automated nationwide database searches. These can generate long lists of facilities with little explanation, forcing lenders and consultants to sort through pages of information that may not affect the property. Our approach is different.
What Makes the OKI Research Process Different
- Human-Reviewed Research
Each site is reviewed by an experienced researcher, not simply pulled from an automated database search. - Accurate Mapping Ensures No “Orphan” Sites
Listings are checked and plotted individually to ensure locations are accurate and clearly tied to the subject property, so there are no “orphan” sites- Ever. - Less Clutter
Reports focus on meaningful environmental records rather than long lists of unrelated facilities. - No Third-Party Vendors
Research is performed in-house using the OKI database, eliminating delays and reducing the need to verify outside data. - ASTM Verified
All our reports are reviewed by an ASTM Environmental Professional and each report comes with an opinion letter that identifies any onsite or offsite concerns, and an opinion as to whether additional studies should be conducted. - Faster Turnaround
Direct control of the research process allows us to provide clear results quickly and efficiently.
Why This Matters for Real Estate Transactions
Environmental due diligence should help move a deal forward, not slow it down. By combining OKI’s established research database with McAlister GeoScience’s environmental consulting expertise, we provide lenders, brokers, and property owners with clear, reliable information they can act on quickly. When the information is clear, transactions move faster.