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Meet the USGBC Member: Ora Berman

Ora Berman is the current co-chair of green schools committee at the USGBC-LI chapter. She is sole principal of her own landscape architecture firm Site Insights. The firm is dedicated to enhancing learning environments, natural playgrounds, and restoring landscapes. Passionate about her work, she is excited to support the local USGBC efforts. Berman is a registered, licensed landscape architect and sits on the executive board of NY-ASLA. She holds a Master's degree from SUNY, College of Environmental Science & Forestry. Ora Berman, RLA, Site Insights 184 Craig Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 Tel. 516-286-7710 [email protected]
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Suffolk County IDA supports expansion of A&Z Pharmaceuticals

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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.