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Amereco Engineering, Inc.
Valparaiso, IN 219.531.0531

Our Services


Amereco, Incorporated is an independent, full service consulting, engineering and project management
firm serving diverse markets and clients. We provide a broad range of services to industry, government, and the private sector.

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Asbestos Services

Environmental Site Assessment

Lead Paint Services

Indoor Air Quality Services

Underground Storage Tank Assessment

HUD Environmental Services

Hazardous Chemicals Services

Project Design and Management

Energy/Environmental Audits

Safety Programs



HUD Environmental Services

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Amereco has provided multiple municipalities, non-profits and other grant recipients consultation
regarding compliance with HUD (Housing and Urban Development) rules and regulations. Amereco has provided consulting and supportive services associated with various programs, including, but not limited to: owner occupied rehabilitation, NSP, lead-hazard reduction grants, and CDBG and HOME / demolition. This has included providing assistance with environmental assessments, conducting lead inspections and risk assessments, preparing specifications, providing project management and providing training to individuals in the community.

We Provide:

  • Environmental Compliance Manuals
  • HUD Environmental Reviews in Compliance with 24 CFR Part 58
  • Tier I and Tier II Reviews
  • Compliance Assistance
  • Preparation of Public Notices
  • Preparation of NOI/RROF
  • National Historic Preservation Act Compliance
  • Act as Liaison Between Client and Applicable Agency
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Asbestos Services

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​Amereco has been providing asbestos-related services since its founding in 1992.  Our firm has provided consultation to schools, municipalities, federal agencies, state agencies, and private sector clients.  This has included everything from NESHAP pre-demolition inspections of single-family residences to 1,000-acre plus former military installations.  Amereco employees are continually undergoing training in the asbestos field to ensure that our inspectors are knowledgeable on current regulations and industry standards.  

We Provide:

  • Inspection Reports and Management Planning
  • Air Monitoring and Project Management
  • Project Design (Plans and Specifications)
  • Operations and Maintenance Workers' Training
  • Pre-Demolition and Renovation Inspections
  • Bulk Sampling
  • Negative Exposure Assessments (NEA)
  • Analysis for Samples Dropped-off 
  • AHERA Inspections

Where Asbestos can be Found in Your Home or Company:

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Indoor Air Quality Services

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​Indoor air quality can be a very problematic area for building owners and can require multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure all aspects of indoor air quality are evaluated.  The staff at Amereco are well trained in a vast array of indoor air quality related fields and can assist building owners in identifying an air quality issue, developing a plan for remediation and final evaluation to ensure the remediation was effective at resolving the concern.

We Provide:

  • Compliance Evaluation (ASHRAE)
  • HVAC System Inspection
  • Air Monitoring and Analysis (Molds, Bacteria, Particulate, CO2, VOCs, Etc.)
  • Remedial Action Plans and Protocols 
  • Radon Testing 

Common Symptoms and Locations of Indoor Air Pollution:

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Lead Paint Services

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​The primary driving forces for lead services are HUD, EPA-RRP and OSHA regulations. Amereco is trained and licensed to address these regulatory concerns. Amereco’s inspectors have collectively conducted thousands of inspections and risk assessments for various agencies throughout Indiana and Illinois and are well versed in the Indiana and Illinois HUD rules and regulations. Whether it is a Risk Assessment for an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation project or a Lead Inspection for a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant, Amereco can provide exceptional services to meet your needs.

We Provide:

  • Inspection Reports
  • Risk Assessments
  • Single Family and Multi-Family Home Inspections and Risk Assessments 
  • Testing Water, Paint, Soil, Air, Etc.
  • Monitoring and Project Management
  • Project Design (Plans and Specifications)
  • Analysis of Documentation

Symptoms Caused by Lead-Based Paint:

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Underground Storage Tank Assessment

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​Amereco has multiple staff members to provide UST Decommissioning and Closure services. Amereco also has the resources to develop a plan for providing turn-key closure of any UST system to meet compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Additionally, Amereco can provide design and project management assistance for UST Closures.

We Provide:

  • Compliance Evaluation
  • Contamination Assessment
  • Design and Monitoring of Remedial Action
  • Removal Management
  • Analysis of Documentation

Example of a Storage Tank that Needs Remedial Action:

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Environmental Site Assessment

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​​An Environmental Site Assessment is a necessity when conducting due diligence. Projects generally
have different goals when performing due diligence, but typically Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
are conducted to comply with all appropriate inquiry during a property transfer. Another common reason
for an ESA is during a HUD Environmental Review. Amereco’s staff is well trained in ESA’s and related
assessment services.  These studies are commonly referred to as Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments.

We Provide:

  • Phase I (Preliminary Site Evaluation)
  • Phase II (Sampling, Testing, Laboratory Analysis)
  • Phase III (Implementation of Removal Action)
  • Identification of Environmental Liabilities Prior to Purchase 
          or Sale of Property
  • Brownfields Liability Release assistance for Bona Fide Prospective Purchasers

Causes of Soil Pollution: 

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Hazardous Chemicals Services

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Amereco's chemists can assist with assessing unknown or known chemical compounds to determine the most cost-effective way of disposal or treatment.  Amereco can also assist in preparing the necessary EPA reporting paperwork for hazardous waste inventory and disposal. 
We Provide:
  • Hazard Communication Training and Programs
  • Laboratory Chemicals - Evaluation, Inventory, and Disposal
  • Hazardous Waste Evaluation, Inventory, and Disposal
  • Regulatory Compliance Audits
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Project Design and Management

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​Amereco provides project design and management for clients seeking to address sites with known or
potential environmental implications. Amereco can provide project designs and specifications that meet
local, state, and federal procurement regulations.

We Provide:

  • Environmental, Demolition and General Construction
  • Prepare / Review of Bids, Proposals, Specifications
  • Scheduling and Coordination
  • Public Notice Preparation
  • Permit Compliance Evaluation

Our Project Design and Management Workflow:

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Environmental and Safety Audits

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Amereco can assist clients by performing an Environmental and Safety audit of their facility to identify concerns.  In the event an audit was performed  by the EPA and/or OSHA, Amereco can assist clients in developing a plan to ensure all EPA and OSHA regulations and requirements are met.  

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We Provide:

  • Assuring Compliance with Federal, State & Local Regulations
  • Reduce Environmental Risks and Liabilities
  • Cost Saving and/or Increasing the Efficiency of Corporate Operations

Safety Programs

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Amereco can assist our clients in recognizing specific hazards within the workplace.  Once hazards are identified, approaches or options for solving the health or safety problem can be prioritized.  Amereco will then develop a written plan (safety program) to include training employees to effectively manage the identified hazards. 

We Provide:

  • Development (OSHA & EPA)
  • Implementation
  • Training (Certified)

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Last Updated 31 August 2020