Environmental Due Diligence & HUD Environmental Review Services

AZ-RI Consultants provides environmental due diligence and HUD Environmental Review services for publicly funded real estate, housing, and conservation projects across the Mid-Atlantic. Our work supports public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and mission-driven developers navigating complex regulatory requirements, site conditions, and funding constraints—without unnecessary delays or conservative overreach.

Our services are delivered through a team-oriented, intentionally small model that combines experienced professionals with long-standing technical partnerships, including analytical laboratories, field support providers, and specialized environmental consultants. Clients work directly with decision-makers and technical experts who understand how environmental determinations affect funding, schedules, and public accountability.

Who We Work With

Local Governments & Responsible Entities

We support local governments administering HUD-funded programs with Environmental Review Records (Part 58 and Part 50), NEPA compliance, and documentation aligned with CDBG, HOME, CPF, and related programs. Our work anticipates reviewer concerns and produces clear, defensible findings that withstand audit and public scrutiny.

Nonprofits & Community Development Organizations

We help nonprofit developers navigate environmental compliance tied to tight funding schedules and complex regulatory requirements. Our approach focuses on real risks rather than worst-case assumptions, supporting project momentum while maintaining regulatory integrity and public accountability.

Conservation & Land Acquisition Agencies

We conduct targeted environmental evaluations to support land acquisition and conservation funding, helping agencies understand legacy site conditions, regulatory implications, and long-term stewardship considerations.

Select Private Clients (By Referral)

We provide independent, technically rigorous environmental due diligence for select private clients where objective judgment, discretion, and public-sector expertise add value.

What We Do

Our core services are designed to support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and defensible outcomes for publicly funded projects.

Environmental Due Diligence

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM)
  • Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  • Targeted site investigations and follow-up analyses
  • Radon, Asbestos, Lead-based Paint, Mold
  • Regulatory coordination and documentation

Our work emphasizes professional judgment and site-specific understanding—particularly where findings may affect funding or project feasibility.

HUD Environmental Reviews & NEPA Compliance

  • HUD Environmental Review Records (Part 58 & Part 50)
  • Grant process support
  • Coordination with REs., HUD, and project partners
  • MAP, CDBG, HOME, CPF, and related programs

Our reviews are written to withstand scrutiny, not simply achieve clearance and to support long-term program compliance and public accountability.

Capabilities That Make a Difference

EPA-Compliant Site-Specific Risk Assessments

Where many firms rely solely on conservative screening levels that trigger unnecessary concern or scope escalation, AZ-RI has the capability to conduct EPA-compliant site-specific risk assessments. This allows elevated constituents of concern to be evaluated in the context of actual exposure scenarios and site conditions.

Advanced Aerial & Site Evaluation

We employ drone-based aerial photography and videography to support site reconnaissance, mapping, and visualization—improving understanding, communication, and investigation planning. This capability is particularly valuable for large parcels, infrastructure-adjacent sites, and properties with limited access or visibility.

Integrated Technical Network

Our long-standing relationships with analytical laboratories, field technical support providers, and specialized consultants allow us to assemble the right expertise without losing accountability or continuity.

Together, these services allow AZ-RI to deliver environmental due diligence and HUD Environmental Review work that is technically rigorous, practical, and aligned with funding and review timelines. Our goal is not simply environmental clearance—it is helping clients move projects forward responsibly, efficiently, and with confidence.

If you’re navigating a complex site or publicly funded project and need experienced environmental guidance, we welcome the conversation.