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The Housing Industry Foundation is bringing together the cycling community to hit the Coyote Creek Trail at Hellyer County Park! We’re raising funds to prevent homelessness and help individuals and families in San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties stay securely housed so our communities can thrive. Join Us Saturday, June 11, 2022 Hellyer County Park […]

We are proud to announce the following promotions within our company. Terri MacFarlane, Vice President, Benchmark Environmental Engineering San Jose CA – March 22, 2022 – Benchmark Environmental Engineering Promoted Terri MacFarlane to Vice President. MacFarlan will be responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing operations at Benchmark Environmental Engineering. MacFarlan has been a valued member […]

Benchmark Environmental Engineering provides training classes to a wide range of professionals in numerous industries nationwide. All students will receive: Certifications Comprehensive Training Guides Up-To-Date Practical Knowledge Industry Changes Updated Regulations & Guidelines Download PDF

Benchmark Environmental Engineering provides a user-friendly Data Management System to help clients manage: Inspection Data Employee Environmental Training Certificates Environmental Documents All on a protected shared system. Download PDF

Benchmark Environmental Engineering provides comprehensive: Environmental Inspections Consulting Training Services To homeowners, businesses, and government agencies in California and along the west coast with comprehensive reporting and recommendations. Download PDF

In 2012, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted a blood lead reference value of 5 micrograms per deciliter and recognized that there is no known health-based threshold for effects in children. Previously, the agency had identified a “level of concern” implying that blood lead levels (BLLs) under 10 micrograms per deciliter […]

The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency (Environmental Health) has Listed Benchmark Environmental as an Approved Testing Company for the CZU Fire Debris Cleanup The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency has listed Benchmark Environmental as an approved testing company for the CZU Lightning Complex Fire Cleanup Process. The CZU Lighting Complex fires […]

Benchmark has been awarded a multi-year contract with the Fresno County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division for Lead Inspections and Risk Assessments for their $ 3 million dollar HUD Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant. The Environmental Health Division works jointly with the department’s Public Health Nurses and other professionals as part of the […]

Benchmark Environmental has entered into a partnership with the California Apartment Association (CAA) to create their online Environmental Training Series of classes. We have officially launched our first class. You can now sign up for the “Asbestos Class III Refresher” directly on the CAA website and start your online training experience today. When you sign […]

The County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health signed a 1-year contract with Benchmark Environmental Engineering for Lead Based Paint Testing Services. The County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health oversees the Consumer Protection Division, Hazardous Materials Compliance and Vector Control. The Hazardous Materials Program in the Hazardous Materials Compliance Division (HMCD) was […]

The California Department of Transportation (Cal-Trans) issued a two year contract with Benchmark Environmental Engineering for asbestos and lead inspections on properties scheduled for demolition in the areas of Oakland, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Solano and Sonoma. Caltrans manages more than 45,000 miles of California’s highway […]

The San Diego Housing Commission signed a 1-year contract with Benchmark Environmental Engineering for Lead Based Paint Testing Services. The San Diego Housing Commission is an award-winning public agency that helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing in the high-cost City of San Diego. It helps more than 12,000 families with rental […]

The Mayors Office of Housing issues a $150,000 contract to Benchmark Environmental Engineering for Lead related inspection services. The mission of the Mayor’s Office of Housing is to provide financing for the development, rehabilitation and purchase of affordable housing in San Francisco. MOH also guides and coordinates the City’s housing policy. MOH administers a variety […]

The County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health signed a 1-year contract with Benchmark Environmental Engineering for Lead Based Paint Testing Services. The County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health oversees the Consumer Protection Division, Hazardous Materials Compliance and Vector Control. The Hazardous Materials Program in the Hazardous Materials Compliance Division (HMCD) was […]