Farmingdale, NJ (December 6, 2007) – DW Smith Associates, a leading New Jersey design and engineering firm, has announced the expansion of its environmental services. Citing continued growth, increasingly complex building regulations, and a greater number of redevelopment projects, the firm has expanded its services to commercial developers, property acquisition firms, and financial institutions.

Heading up the Environmental division are Penelope Griber and Kevin Rothauser. Griber’s main area of focus includes field environmental investigations, environmental permitting, environmental impact statements, and expert testimony.  In order to provide increased services to a changing market, Griber is currently receiving state-sponsored training from the N.J. Redevelopment Authority in all aspects of redevelopment.  "I want to be a resource to our clients who want to develop in the urban areas.  We can provide the technical assistance and support needed for our clients to respond to redevelopment initiatives" said Griber.  "Our environmental department has the knowledge, ability, and experience to handle any challenging urban setting.  We can collect and analyze the data and establish goals and objectives to meet the regulatory requirements."

Rothauser will use his expertise in site remediation to assist new and existing clients. “Many of New Jersey’s remaining sites require redevelopment in blighted or industrial areas” says Rothauser. “We’re particularly well-equipped to assist in those situations, with intimate knowledge of the New Jersey Brownfields Program. Although not all urban sites fall within the Brownfields Program, the concept remains the same: determine the property's potential environmental concerns to minimize the developer's risk."

In keeping with its mission, DW Smith Associates will continue to provide start-to-finish engineering and consulting services, including Phase I Environmental Assessments, testing of soil and water, research into a property’s history, and guidance to lead clients through the maze of environmental regulations.

“Because of the size of our firm, we’re able to focus on our clients individually” notes Rothauser. “We’re equipped to take a multi-faceted approach to multiple use properties.” With the expansion of its environmental services, DW Smith has fully staffed departments focusing on all aspects of property development including Engineering, Land Planning, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, and Site Remediation.

For more information about D.W. Smith Associates, call 732-363-5850 or visit the web site at www.dwsmith.com