Indoor Air QualityIn today's energy efficient world, buildings are made more airtight, and individual control over one's environment, i.e., open windows, is less common. Businesses often reside in buildings that were not designed for their type of occupancy; operations frequently change without ventilation considerations. Causes of IAQ problemsConditions such as inadequate ventilation, heating and cooling issues, mold, vehicle and/or chemical odors, and water leaks can cause indoor air quality (IAQ) problems and trigger employee concerns and complaints. Facility emergencies create the need for immediate response and loss mitigation.

Western Technologies has experience in finding cost-effective solutions to a wide range of indoor air quality challenges. WT has worked with school districts and educational facilities on a variety of mold remediation, demolition and abatement projects. WT has also consulted on lead paint, asbestos abatement and interior demolition at large colleges and universities.

Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later. There is considerable uncertainty about what concentrations or periods of exposure are necessary to produce specific health problems.