It wasn’t so long ago that liberal arts education was both the gold standard and the foundation of what has become the education industry. The wisdom is that knowledge is its own reward, that education is a right and not a commodity, and in addition to learning things, the goal of education is to stimulate lifelong learning, critical thinking and problem solving. It’s about being exposed to travel and immersion in first-hand cultural experiences and schools of thought, and learning to learn and learning to think, and is prerequisite for every field of endeavor.

I have width and breadth of education and experience. In my experience I have found that my willingness to think inside and outside of various boxes at once has allowed me to overcome challenges and solve problems that initially appear to be unsolvable. My plan is always sharpening my skills and adding to my skill set. My goal is to for each assessment and report to be better than the one before. 

For nationwide service on one or many properties, you can choose the biggest firm in the country with thousands of employees, and never talk to or exchange emails with the person who actually inspects and/or assesses your building(s) and property. I personally inspect and assess every building and property, everywhere in the U.S.A. and I’m always available by cellphone or email.

ASTM E-1527 Qualified Environmental Professional. Qualified for additional inquiries as defined by 40 C.F.R. 312.10(b) preceded by university education, ASTM and industry training and continuing education and field experience. 

ASTM E-2600 Certificate in Vapor Encroachment Survey preceded by university education, ASTM and industry training and continuing education and field experience.

ASTM E-2018 Qualified Property Condition Assessment Observer and Property Condition Assessment Report Reviewer preceded by university education, ASTM and industry training and continuing education.

ASTM Technical Committee E50 – Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action.

ASTM E50 Environmental Consultants Roundtable.

1985-Present

Lifespace Corporation / usaDueDiligence.com / ejdevine.com
Environmental Professional, Loss Control Engineer, Principal

I founded the firm in 1985 providing architecture and engineering services and soon added pre-purchase and forensic residential and commercial building inspection and assessment. After being certified as an environmental laboratory director I added environmental testing and then ASTM E-1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and ASTM E-2018 Building & Property Condition Assessment. 

In 1995 I streamlined my scope of services to specialize in commercial, industrial and institutional environmental assessment and building and property condition assessment, asset valuation and capital needs assessment. In 1996 the Internet changed the way we do business and Lifespace Corporation and I evolved to a national due diligence services provider serving an international clientele with inspection and assessment services in all U.S. states. I also provide legal consulting and expert testimony. 

1984

B.S. Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island   

1984

A.E.T. Associate in Engineering Technology  
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island

The following education and experiences were and/or are concurrent with my profession as a full-time due diligence consultant.

2023 [concurrent]

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. As an OLLI member I take a variety of eight-week and ten-week courses in humanities and current events, and also audit semester-long liberal arts and technical courses on the Rochester Institute of Technology main campus.

2001-2005 [concurrent]

Mediation Center of Rochester
Hearing Officer – Binding Arbitration for disputes involving real estate and construction issues.

1995 [concurrent]

Building Officials & Code Administrators (BOCA)
International Building Code Training  

1995 [concurrent]

Envirowaste Institute, Kansas City, Missouri.
Environmental Management Certificate (two-year course) 

1972

Rochester (New York) Business Institute
Certificate in Business Administration and Marketing (two-year course)  

1969

Chamberlayne Junior College Boston, Massachusetts
Certificate in Computer Studies – Fortran 

I am active in my community as a Climate Action activist and actionist and also promote racial, economic, educational, and legal equality, authenticity and integrity.