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Designated Investigation Agency | Independent Soil Survey to Strengthen Factory Aging Countermeasures and BCP System

Essential for updating aging factory infrastructure and strengthening BCP systems! Thoroughly defend against the risk of environmental contamination expansion during disasters through early voluntary soil contamination surveys conducted while in operation.

This document proposes methods for preventing secondary disasters and managing environmental risks through voluntary soil investigations during operations, aimed at operators who are updating aging infrastructure and strengthening disaster prevention and business continuity plans (BCP). In factories that have been in operation for many years, there is always a latent risk of underground infiltration due to the aging of invisible underground pipes and storage tanks. If this is left unaddressed and a natural disaster such as a major earthquake or heavy rainfall occurs, harmful substances could rapidly spread outside the site due to liquefaction or sudden changes in groundwater flow, potentially causing significant secondary disasters that could severely impact the local environment. To prevent such unforeseen circumstances, it is essential to lead early voluntary investigations during operations, before legal obligations arise, to accurately understand the contamination status underground. GeoTech, a designated investigation agency, will fully support the establishment of robust evidence to objectively prove the safety of the company through optimal sampling methods that do not interfere with daily operations or production activities, as well as high-precision official analyses, thereby enhancing the company's disaster recovery capabilities with clean environmental disaster prevention measures.

Designated Investigation Agency | Voluntary Soil Survey to Identify Potential Environmental Liabilities in Business Succession and MBOs

Completely shut out environmental liabilities during business succession among relatives, MBOs, and internal reorganizations! Protect the next generation's management foundation through voluntary soil surveys conducted during operations.

This document proposes methods for clarifying environmental liabilities and eliminating risks through voluntary soil investigations conducted during ongoing operations, aimed at business owners, successors, and legal and financial personnel planning for business succession among relatives, management buyouts (MBOs), or organizational restructuring and internal spin-offs within a group. Leaving hidden soil contamination risks underground and unaddressed during the transfer process of company management rights and factory assets can lead to significant discrepancies in stock value assessment at the final stage of the transfer process or even a complete halt of the succession process. To prevent such serious management disruptions, it is crucial to lead early voluntary investigations from the operational phase of the factory to accurately identify the presence of specific hazardous substances at this point in time. Geotech, a designated investigation agency, will fully support the establishment of reliable evidence to robustly protect the next generation of management foundations and corporate social credibility through optimal sampling methods and high-precision official analyses that do not interfere with daily operations or production activities on-site.

Designated Investigation Agency | Early voluntary soil contamination survey in anticipation of the sale of operating factory premises

To facilitate the advantageous sale of the factory site, we conduct voluntary soil contamination surveys during operations to detect hidden risks early. Smooth land transactions with reliable data.

This document proposes the importance and specific benefits of voluntarily conducting soil contamination surveys from the operational stage for businesses planning to sell factory land or rebuild. In land transactions, the discovery of hidden defects such as soil contamination after the transfer can lead to serious disputes, including the cancellation of sales contracts and claims for damages. To prevent these issues, it is crucial to conduct early voluntary historical investigations and sampling at operational factories to visualize underground infiltration risks. Since there is time available while the factory is operational, it allows for a thorough assessment of the actual contamination, enabling a calm consideration of optimal countermeasures other than costly soil replacement, as well as control over remediation costs and schedules. GeoTech, a designated investigation agency by the Ministry of the Environment, will ensure safe and smooth land transactions through high-precision official analysis and evidence building without halting on-site operations. To protect your company's social credibility and valuable asset value, we strongly encourage you to consider early measures led by the seller.

Designated Investigation Agency | Preventing Hidden Defect Risks in Factory M&A through Voluntary Soil Contamination Surveys

Block environmental liabilities during factory M&A and sales contracts! Early detection of hidden defect risks through voluntary soil surveys during operations, safeguarding the company's social credibility.

This document proposes a voluntary soil investigation process aimed at management, legal, and financial personnel who are preparing for M&A, business succession, or real estate transactions, to mitigate the hidden environmental liabilities of soil contamination risks. If contamination is discovered underground after a transaction, it can escalate into a serious dispute characterized by long-term litigation, substantial damage claims, and contract termination, significantly undermining the company's social credibility as a major "hidden defect." To prevent such erosion of corporate value, it is crucial to take the initiative before the transaction by conducting voluntary historical investigations and sampling through a neutral and rigorous designated investigation agency. Even in operational factories, it is possible to assess safety early without halting operations, and by exposing the reality of contamination, it becomes feasible to clearly incorporate provisions regarding responsibility for countermeasures and cost burdens into the contract. GeoTech, the designated investigation agency, will firmly support safe and transparent business transactions by completely eliminating often-overlooked defect risks through reliable evidence building and high-precision official analysis.

Designated Investigation Agency | Implementation of Early Voluntary Soil Surveys to Prevent Delays in Construction Period During Factory Reconstruction

Completely avoid construction delays during factory rebuilding! We support the reliable execution of business plans by early detection of risks through voluntary soil contamination surveys conducted during operations.

This document proposes methods for preventing construction delays and managing risks by voluntarily conducting soil investigations from the operational phase for businesses considering factory reconstruction or large-scale facility renovations. Generally, if soil contamination is discovered after the demolition of existing buildings, it necessitates prior notification to the authorities and unexpected soil replacement work, which can lead to a complete halt of construction for an extended period. This results in significant opportunity losses due to delays in the start of operations and serious issues such as soaring remediation costs. In contrast, by proactively conducting historical investigations and planned sampling during the operational phase of the factory, it becomes possible to visualize all underground infiltration risks in advance. If the presence and extent of contamination can be accurately identified beforehand, cleanup measures can be seamlessly incorporated into the construction plans and budget, allowing for complete control over the schedule. GeoTech, an investigation agency designated by the Ministry of the Environment, will fully support the construction of reliable evidence to thoroughly prevent construction delays by employing optimal investigation methods that do not halt site operations at all.

Designated Investigation Agency | Strongly managing environmental risks through voluntary soil surveys during factory operations.

Strengthen factory compliance and ESG management! By conducting voluntary soil contamination surveys during operations, we will detect potential risks early and protect corporate value.

This document proposes a method for strengthening environmental risk management through voluntary soil contamination surveys conducted during operations, aimed at management teams and environmental management departments of companies that prioritize social responsibility, compliance, and ESG management. In modern corporate management, neglecting hidden soil contamination risks underground can lead not only to future land value degradation but also to a loss of corporate social credibility and significant management crises due to the emergence of unexpected environmental liabilities. To prevent such situations, it is essential to lead early voluntary surveys during operations, before legal obligations are imposed, to accurately understand the environmental conditions on-site. Since there is time available during operations, if contamination is discovered, the cause of underground infiltration can be immediately identified, allowing for effective preventive measures to be implemented and completely halting further contamination spread. GeoTech, a designated investigation agency, will thoroughly support the establishment of robust evidence to objectively demonstrate the company's soundness through optimal sampling methods and high-precision official analysis that do not interfere with daily operations or production activities on-site.

Designated Investigation Agency | Independent Soil Investigation to Enhance Seller's Negotiation Power in Factory Site Sale

Sell the future factory site with overwhelming advantages! Visualize risks through early voluntary soil contamination surveys during operations, ensuring price superiority and negotiation power led by the seller.

This document proposes a strategic approach for businesses planning to sell factory land or organize assets in the future, by voluntarily conducting soil investigations from the operational stage to secure overwhelming price advantages and strong negotiating power led by the seller in land transactions. In real estate transactions, if significant defects such as soil contamination are discovered due to buyer-side inquiries before delivery or at the final stages of the contract, the seller may be forced to accept unfair price reductions or face serious risks of complete stagnation of the entire development plan due to unilateral contract termination. To prevent such situations, it is crucial to proactively complete self-led historical investigations and sampling from an early stage of factory operations to fully visualize underground risks. By establishing reliable evidence of safety in advance, sellers can firmly reject excessive discount demands from buyers based on objective data and guide the transaction smoothly under favorable conditions for the seller. GeoTech, a designated investigation agency by the Ministry of the Environment, will strongly support land transactions that maximize your asset value through high-precision official analysis without stopping factory operations.

Designated Investigation Agency | Practical Application of Article 3 of the Law in Relation to Factory Reconstruction Due to the Abolition of Specific Facilities

Responding to the Article 3 investigation during the reconstruction of factories involving the abolition of specific facilities for the use of harmful substances. A seamless process from efficient historical research to sampling and administrative reporting.

This theme explains the "practical procedures for Article 3 investigations during factory rebuilds and production line updates" associated with the abolition of specified facilities using harmful substances, focusing on preventing delays in the process and ensuring an efficient approach. The soil contamination investigation imposed on landowners, triggered by the notification of the abolition of specified facilities, carries risks that can severely impact the demolition and construction schedule. To facilitate smooth operations, GeoTech's investigation first thoroughly conducts a Phase 1 historical survey, meticulously identifying the underground infiltration risks of specified harmful substances from architectural drawings and public documents, and appropriately classifying the target site by risk categories. In the subsequent soil sampling process, reliable soil gas surveys for first-class substances and soil collection for second and third-class substances are conducted to establish accurate numerical data based on official methods. Furthermore, we provide comprehensive support from the preparation of high-quality administrative reports that eliminate the risk of re-investigation orders to the submission process to the prefectural governor. This ensures the confirmation of legal compliance is completed reliably, allowing for a safe transition to the next step of construction work as planned.

Designated Investigation Agency | Investigation of the Status under Article 3 of the Law for Operating Factories Due to the Abolition of Specific Facilities

Responding to the Article 3 investigation of operating factories associated with the abolition of specific facilities for the use of harmful substances. Completed practical work without stopping production using sampling technology suitable for narrow spaces.

This theme explains how to complete the "Soil Contamination Survey under Article 3 of the Law in Operating Factories and Buildings on Limited Sites" without stopping production lines and without waste, in conjunction with the abolition of the use of specified facilities for harmful substances. With the submission of the notification for the discontinuation of the use of specified facilities, landowners and others are obligated to conduct a soil contamination survey based on the main text of Article 3, Paragraph 1 of the Law. However, in operating factories, halting operations for an extended period for the survey can lead to significant business losses. GeoTech's investigation begins with a thorough historical survey that meticulously verifies past public notification documents and chemical usage history, accurately classifying the target area based on the risk of underground infiltration of specified harmful substances. In the subsequent soil sampling process, even in confined indoor areas, around piping, or in limited outdoor spaces where large machinery cannot enter, advanced sampling techniques using compact specialized equipment are employed to establish reliable numerical data based on official methods while completely clearing any constraints on production. We handle everything from the preparation of the governor's report to the submission process in a seamless manner, eliminating the risk of re-investigation orders and fully fulfilling the obligation of legal compliance.

Designated Investigation Agency | Efficient Practical Procedures for Article 3 Investigations Related to the Abolition of Specific Facilities

Streamlining the soil contamination investigation under Article 3 of the law due to the abolition of specific facilities using harmful substances. Supporting accurate sampling from efficient historical investigations to the governor's report without waste.

This theme thoroughly explains efficient practical procedures for conducting soil contamination status investigations under Article 3 of the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act, aimed at preventing schedule delays during operational shutdowns or factory closures. It covers points to minimize costs and construction periods regarding the progression of soil contamination status investigations imposed on landowners, triggered by the notification of the closure of specified facilities. At the crucial stage of historical investigation, we meticulously identify underground infiltration risks from public notification materials and past operational records, rationally narrowing down the areas that require sampling. In the subsequent soil sampling process, we conduct soil gas investigations for first-class substances and soil collection for second- and third-class substances in an efficient arrangement, establishing legally compliant, high-precision numerical data. Furthermore, we provide comprehensive support, condensing the know-how of our designated investigation agency, Geotech, from the preparation of reliable administrative reports that eliminate the risk of re-investigation orders to the practical submission to the prefectural governor. This content is practical for avoiding legal contract risks and development delays, ensuring the safe and swift maintenance of asset value.

Designated Investigation Agency | Soil Risk Management Practices under Article 3 of the Law Associated with the Abolition of Specific Facilities

Fully compliant with Article 3 investigations during factory closures and the abolition of facilities using hazardous substances. Comprehensive investigations from historical research to soil sampling and administrative reporting to mitigate risks.

This theme explains comprehensive risk defense measures based on the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act, aimed at protecting a company's social credibility during factory closures, mergers and acquisitions, and land sales, through the "Investigation of the Situation under Article 3 of the Law Accompanying the Abolition of Facilities Using Hazardous Substances." It covers the obligations for investigations that arise for landowners and others upon the submission of facility closure notifications, highlighting hidden defects before contracts are signed to preemptively block future massive damage claims and long-term legal disputes. In the practical process, a historical investigation is first conducted to thoroughly verify public notification materials and past usage history, clarifying the classification of risks according to underground infiltration concerns. Next, units reflecting these results are arranged, and soil gas surveys and accurate soil sampling based on public law are carried out to establish numerical data as irrefutable legal evidence. Finally, a report of the investigation results that fully complies with regulatory requirements is submitted to the governor to complete the investigation. Geotech, as the designated investigation agency, provides total support for this series of practical tasks, ensuring the acquisition of safe land and the maximization of asset value.

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Designated Investigation Agency | Environmental Survey of Residential Land History to Detect Risks from Past Land Use Records

Technology to eliminate blind spots in land transactions. Thoroughly scrutinizing past land use change histories and mixed-use land risks, and pre-visualizing underground soil contamination through residential land sale sampling.

This document is a technical investigation guidance to objectively visualize the historical land risk hidden in the registration history, even if the current land is not forest or wilderness but residential land. In land transactions and real estate development, thoroughly tracing the past "land category change history" serves as a decisive defense measure for discovering hidden soil contamination and underground buried objects. In particular, land that was registered as "mixed-use land" in the past is likely to have been used as a material storage site, waste accumulation area, or a small-scale hazardous substance handling facility, necessitating careful examination. Our company conducts precise "residential land sale sampling" in addition to scrutinizing aerial photographs and administrative documents, based on the solid knowledge cultivated as a designated investigation agency by the Ministry of the Environment. This allows for the rapid extraction of the presence of specific hazardous substances that cannot be captured by paper records alone, in line with on-site practices. We comprehensively explain the optimal historical land confirmation solution that blocks fatal legal troubles such as warranty liability and damages after handover, thereby eliminating the management risks for developers and purchasers.

Designated Investigation Agency | Negotiation Techniques for Real Estate Transactions by Detecting Risks from Past Land Use

Technology to prevent the cancellation of land sales. Disclosing past land category change history and mixed-use land risks in advance, and proving the safety of underground conditions through residential land sale sampling.

This technical document serves as strategic selling guidance for landowners and asset management personnel considering the sale of their owned land, factory sites, or idle assets. It emphasizes the seller's control in clarifying historical land use risks based on past registration categories to prevent transaction cancellations or price reduction demands. Even if the current land use is typical residential, thoroughly tracing the historical "land use change history" beyond forests and wastelands becomes a crucial defense strategy to preemptively address buyer inquiries regarding soil contamination. In particular, it explains rigorous methods for objectively verifying safety using chronological aerial photographs and old maps, especially concerning the "mixed-use land risk," which is often viewed with suspicion regarding contamination. Additionally, it covers procedures for utilizing "residential land sale sampling" to foster buyer confidence and dramatically accelerate contract agreements, as well as the know-how for building reliable disclosure evidence through designated investigative agencies. This practical guide aims to completely eliminate disputes over hidden defects after transfer and ensure smooth and advantageous real estate sales.

Designated Investigation Agency | Efficient Investigation of Residential Land History to Detect Risks from Past Land Categories

Reduce the cost of land and historical surveys. Quickly examine past land use change histories and mixed-use land risks, and visualize underground contamination at low cost through residential land transaction sampling.

This technical document serves as an efficiency guideline for quickly and cost-effectively extracting and assessing soil contamination risks in real estate development, land acquisition, or corporate asset management practices, particularly when there are budget and timeline constraints. Even for general residential land other than forests or wastelands, rapidly scrutinizing the historical "land category change records" becomes the most rational defense strategy to identify hidden defects while thoroughly eliminating unnecessary investigation costs. In particular, it explains the rigorous historical verification know-how to efficiently digitally match time-series aerial photographs and old maps against periods of past "mixed land risk," where concerns about contamination risks are high, accurately narrowing down the areas that require sampling. Additionally, it covers the optimization procedures for "residential land sale sampling" to minimize the number of samples and reduce analysis costs, as well as the rapid official analysis practices as a designated investigation agency. This document is an essential resource for preventing transaction cancellations and ensuring the safety of the underground environment with overwhelming cost performance.

Designated Investigation Agency | Safe and Prompt Excavation Soil Removal Methods in Each Section of the Condominium

A method for safely and quickly transporting excavated soil while thoroughly managing the contamination risk in each construction area of the condominium, with an optimal plan to prevent construction delays and a short-term public analysis.

In large-scale civil engineering and construction projects for condominium development, a significant amount of excavated soil is generated from the vast site. Safely and smoothly transporting this soil off-site is an extremely important mission to ensure adherence to the overall construction schedule. This document clearly explains practical methods to achieve efficient transportation while appropriately addressing the risk of soil contamination on-site. Specifically, it introduces the concept of "sectional management," which prevents contamination mixing by subdividing the site into grids, and the process of formulating a "soil transportation plan" that optimizes vehicle dispatch and routes. Furthermore, it comprehensively covers the utilization of "short-term public analysis," which is essential for meeting the acceptance criteria, as well as the strengths and specific support system of Geotech as a designated investigation agency by the Ministry of the Environment. This is an indispensable guidebook for developers and construction professionals to fully comply with laws and local government soil disposal regulations, preventing unexpected costs and construction delays.

Designated Investigation Agency | Method for Removing Excavated Soil from Condominiums in Full Compliance with Soil Disposal Regulations

A method to clear the residual soil regulations of each municipality through section-based management, eliminating the risk of violations related to the excavation soil of the condominium by means of a soil transportation plan and a short-term official analysis.

In recent years, regulations regarding the proper disposal of construction soil have been tightened across municipalities nationwide, and severe penalties such as work stoppages and public disclosure of company names are imposed for violations. This document is a compliance guide that explains specific practical procedures to fully comply with various laws and local ordinances concerning excavated soil generated from condominium construction. It details methods for "sectional management" based on risk classifications for each site, as well as know-how for developing a "soil transportation plan" to meet the complex acceptance criteria set by disposal sites during the planning stage. Furthermore, it explains how to accurately respond to specific analysis items and frequencies required by ordinances, and how to quickly obtain reliable measurement certificates through the use of "short-term official analysis." It also outlines the specialized legal and technical support system provided by Geotech, a Ministry of the Environment-designated investigation organization. This practical document is essential for businesses that want to thoroughly comply with regulations and completely eliminate legal risks.

Designated Investigation Agency | Early Soil Investigation of Legacy Risks at Chemical Substance Handling Factories

Thoroughly visualize the leakage risks of chemicals held by factories through early soil condition surveys. Advance the inventory of legacy risks to completely avoid future negative legacies.

In factories and businesses that handle chemical substances, soil contamination caused by past operational history and aging equipment can become an environmental liability that significantly adversely affects the future of the company. Allowing these issues to go unaddressed at an invisible stage may lead to enormous remediation costs and legal disputes in the future, potentially resulting in a "negative legacy" that undermines the company's social credibility. To preemptively mitigate such risks, it is extremely important to voluntarily conduct a legacy risk inventory from the operational stage and implement specific preventive measures to prevent chemical leaks. GeoTech, a designated investigation agency for environmental management, offers early soil condition surveys that comprehensively identify potential contamination risks on-site. By using the latest compact equipment for accurate sampling without halting the production line, it is possible to obtain high-precision data while minimizing the impact on operations. By making early risk assessments based on objective analysis results and establishing an appropriate governance structure, the asset value of the land can be reliably protected.

Designated Investigation Agency | Early Soil Condition Survey of Factories to Mitigate Environmental Liabilities during M&A

Completely eliminate defect risks associated with factory sites due to M&A and organizational restructuring. Advance the inventory of legacy risks and block environmental liabilities through early soil condition surveys.

In the context of corporate restructuring, M&A, or the sale of factory sites and asset liquidation, hidden soil contamination poses a serious risk factor that can lead to deal cancellations or long-term disputes with buyers. To avoid these issues being classified as defects (negative legacies) that are discovered after the transfer, it is essential to voluntarily conduct a legacy risk inventory before the sales contract, accurately assessing the scale of environmental liabilities. GeoTech, a designated investigation agency, provides high-precision early soil surveys specialized in chemical handling sectors, establishing reliable evidence. Even in operating factories, there is no need to halt production lines or logistics, as rapid sampling is conducted using unique small-scale equipment, ensuring no impact on daily operations. Early assessments based on objective official analysis results significantly enhance transaction transparency and strongly support sincere negotiations led by sellers and smooth consensus building.

Designated Research Institution | Voluntary Soil Investigation to Prevent the Negative Legacy of Chemical Substance Handling Department

Voluntary early soil surveys to prevent underground infiltration from aging equipment in the chemical handling department to comply with global environmental audits and regulations.

This document is a specialized guide aimed at risk management personnel in factories striving for compliance with international regulations and responding to environmental audits in the supply chain. It presents a voluntary early soil investigation strategy to overcome legacy risks in the chemical substances handling sector. Serious underground infiltration due to chemical leaks from aging facilities, such as floor cracks and deterioration of underground piping, poses a risk of contaminating the ground unnoticed, potentially transforming into a massive negative legacy that threatens the future survival of the company. This guide comprehensively covers methods for conducting a legacy risk inventory that details past hazardous substance usage and procedures for early soil screening investigations that accurately assess contamination risks through precise sampling. Based on the advanced investigation and analysis expertise of Geotech, an investigation agency designated by the Ministry of the Environment, it clearly explains practical risk management techniques to build objective clean evidence without halting production activities, facilitating smooth compliance with ESG investments and global environmental audits.

Designated Investigation Agency | Early Soil Investigation to Enhance Corporate Value and Strengthen Social Credibility

Voluntary early soil condition surveys to prevent soil contamination and negative legacy in the chemical substance handling sector, ensuring the preservation of corporate value and gaining high social credibility.

This document is a specialized guide aimed at management planning, legal, and general affairs departments responsible for promoting ESG management and strengthening corporate compliance. It proposes a voluntary soil investigation strategy to overcome the potential ground risks faced by chemical substance handling departments and to protect the company's social credibility. The underground infiltration of harmful substances and the invisible leakage of chemicals during factory operations pose management risks that can instantly tarnish a company's social reputation when discovered, potentially turning into a significant negative legacy in the future. This book emphasizes the importance of thoroughly identifying legacy risks by reviewing past handling histories, regardless of legal obligations, and covers the procedures for early soil condition surveys that objectively demonstrate the safety of the ground through accurate sampling. Based on the advanced investigation techniques of Geotech, an investigation agency designated by the Ministry of the Environment, it explains methods for constructing precise clean evidence while maintaining production line operations. It clearly presents practical risk management know-how that demonstrates the transparency of environmental governance both internally and externally, balancing the enhancement of sustainable corporate value with the appropriate control of environmental liabilities.

Designated Research Institution | Early Soil Investigation Supporting Business Continuity and Strong BCP During Disasters

Voluntary early soil condition survey to prevent chemical leaks due to natural disasters and aging equipment, and to establish a robust business continuity plan (BCP) system for continued operations.

This document is a specialized guide aimed at the risk management department responsible for crisis management, health and safety, and BCP (Business Continuity Planning) in factories. It proposes a voluntary soil investigation strategy to eliminate risks associated with ground conditions due to natural disasters and aging equipment, thereby preventing unexpected operational shutdowns. Natural disasters pose significant risks by causing severe damage to infrastructure such as underground pipelines and storage tanks, increasing the likelihood of invisible chemical leaks and serious subsurface infiltration. Neglecting these issues can lead to an irreparable negative legacy in the future, evolving into environmental liabilities that threaten the survival of the company. This document systematically explains methods for inventorying legacy risks associated with infrastructure aging that should be implemented regularly, as well as procedures for early soil overview surveys to promptly determine the presence of contamination through accurate sampling. Based on the advanced field investigation and official analysis expertise of the designated investigation agency, Geotech, it covers practical crisis management techniques that establish a robust BCP system that remains unwavering even during disasters, all while constructing precise clean evidence without halting the factory's daily operations.

Designated Investigation Agency | Comprehensive Soil Investigation Procedure for Determining Asset Value

Soil investigation that reveals potential risks through phased sampling in phases 1 to 3 during real estate trust establishment and loan acquisition, optimizing investigation costs.

This document is a practical guide for financial and asset management officers aimed at companies seeking to liquidate, securitize, or trust their land and real estate assets, or to obtain loans and investments from financial institutions for large-scale development projects. It clarifies the risks of soil contamination hidden underground and provides a phased comprehensive soil investigation to completely eliminate lending and investment risks. In the rigorous evaluation of land asset eligibility in finance practices, overlooking the presence of environmental liabilities can become a critical bottleneck that directly leads to loan rejections or the cancellation of investment projects. This guide clearly explains the approach from Phase 1, which comprehensively diagnoses the presence of hazardous substance facilities based on past public documents, to Phases 2 and 3, which gradually collect on-site data. By conducting "stepwise sampling" to narrow down the subjects based on historical evidence, it presents a concrete approach to minimize unnecessary fieldwork and high official analysis costs, achieving overwhelming optimization of investigation costs. The reliable legal evidence established by Geotech, a Ministry of the Environment-designated investigation agency, firmly protects the value of important assets.

Designated Investigation Agency | Comprehensive Soil Investigation Procedure to Prevent Leakage from Aging Equipment

A cost optimization study to manage phased sampling from phases 1 to 3 to prevent underground leakage of chemicals due to aging factory infrastructure and disasters.

This document is a practical guide for managers of equipment maintenance, environmental safety, and chemical handling departments at factories and business sites that have been in operation for many years. It aims to detect and prevent the underground leakage of specific hazardous substances from aging pipes and pits at an early stage, thereby preventing future negative legacies and the expansion of environmental liabilities through a phased comprehensive soil investigation. The underground infiltration of liquefied chemicals due to infrastructure aging and disaster risks such as earthquakes is extremely difficult to detect visually, and if left unaddressed, it can lead to severe soil and groundwater contamination, posing a risk of incurring enormous remediation costs. This document explains the specific approach from Phase 1, which identifies potential leakage risk areas based on past equipment layouts and repair histories, to Phases 2 and 3, which involve gradually collecting on-site data. It eliminates excessive investigations that uniformly examine the site and accurately conducts "incremental sampling" at high-risk areas, thereby completely suppressing unnecessary high analysis costs and presenting know-how that achieves robust compliance governance and overwhelming optimization of investigation costs without halting operations.

Designated Investigation Agency | Comprehensive Measures to Prevent Delays During Factory Reconstruction | Geotech

Prevent delays in construction and demolition during factory rebuilding! We provide comprehensive support from usage history investigation to soil gas analysis and accurate determination of contamination areas.

In projects involving the demolition or reconstruction of buildings due to factory shutdowns, halting excavation plans due to soil contamination poses a critical risk that can lead to enormous penalties and delays in construction schedules. This comprehensive investigation package is a technical service designed to perfectly visualize underground contamination conditions before construction begins, ensuring that the building schedule is not affected. First, in Phase 1, a thorough usage history investigation will be conducted to trace past manufacturing line layouts and equipment updates, precisely pinpointing areas of contamination concern. In the subsequent Phase 2 field investigation, high-precision soil gas analysis will be conducted swiftly as a countermeasure against specified hazardous substances, along with surface soil sampling to scientifically identify the contamination status. If contamination is confirmed, detailed drilling in the depth direction will be carried out to accurately determine the extent of the contamination, supporting the development of a reliable and efficient soil removal and purification plan. With trusted evidence as a designated investigation agency, we will safeguard the construction schedule and thoroughly optimize project costs during reconstruction.

Designated Research Institution | Comprehensive Environmental Research Supporting M&A and Land Sales | Geotech

Blocking environmental liability risks in corporate M&A and asset securitization! Comprehensive support from usage history investigation to soil gas analysis and precise contamination range determination.

In the practical work of corporate organizational restructuring, M&A, or the securitization and sale of idle assets and factory sites, latent soil contamination underground is the biggest bottleneck that can lead to massive compensation claims in later stages. This comprehensive investigation service is a seamless environmental solution designed to completely eliminate uncertainties in investment decisions and due diligence, and to determine the appropriate corporate and land value. First, in Phase 1, the usage history investigation analyzes public documents, old maps, and administrative materials from multiple angles to thoroughly identify the historical risks of the target land. Next, for the risk zones of specific hazardous substances, Phase 2 involves a rapid on-site survey with soil gas analysis and surface sampling to scientifically quantify the presence of contamination. If contamination is confirmed, we immediately transition to a detailed investigation to accurately determine the extent of the contamination and logically estimate the costs necessary for remediation. The rigorous techniques and evidence as a designated investigation agency strongly support your company's safe asset liquidation and the success of strategic M&A.

Designated Investigation Agency | Investigation to Prevent Delays in Condominium Development | Geotech

Prevent delays in large-scale condominium development and construction projects! We provide comprehensive support from usage history investigation to high-precision soil gas analysis and accurate determination of contamination areas.

For developers and general contractors leading urban development and large-scale condominium construction, the unexpected discovery of soil contamination after land acquisition or construction commencement poses a catastrophic business risk, leading to halted excavation work and significant delays with substantial financial losses. This comprehensive survey service is a package designed to preemptively confirm the environmental safety of the land to facilitate the development permit application and consensus-building with neighbors without issues. First, in Phase 1, the utilization history survey meticulously examines the history of the target land using old public documents and aerial photographs to reliably extract often-overlooked risk areas. In the subsequent Phase 2, the on-site survey swiftly conducts high-precision soil gas analysis targeting specific hazardous substances, scientifically identifying contamination conditions alongside surface soil sampling. If any exceedances of standards are recognized, detailed boring will be conducted to determine the extent of contamination, assisting in the optimal grid separation for each condominium construction area and ensuring a reliable off-site disposal plan, thereby achieving budget compliance and schedule adherence for the development project.

Designated Investigation Agency | Comprehensive Investigation Leading Negotiations in Land Sales | Geotech

Securing overwhelming leadership and transparency in land sale negotiations! A comprehensive environmental survey covering everything from usage history investigation to soil gas analysis and clear determination of contamination scope.

In high-value transactions of commercial real estate or negotiations for land purchases, proceeding with a deal while the risk of underground soil contamination remains unclear poses a critical risk of either accepting unjust discount demands or facing substantial environmental defect damage claims after the transfer. This comprehensive investigation service provides a practical solution to fully visualize the environmental safety of the land before the transaction, ensuring a leading position and overwhelming transparency in the negotiation process. First, in Phase 1, the usage history investigation thoroughly examines the registry, closure drawings, and changes in land classification history to objectively identify areas of concern regarding hazardous substances. Next, in Phase 2, a high-precision on-site investigation is conducted, including rapid soil gas analysis and surface sampling, to scientifically verify the presence of contamination, including Class 1 specified hazardous substances. In the event of contamination detection, detailed drilling is carried out to accurately determine the extent of contamination, allowing for logical calculation of specific remedial costs, which serves as a solid basis for liability clauses and price adjustments in the contract, effectively blocking unfavorable transactions.

Designated Investigation Agency | Investigation to Prevent Chemical Substance Leaks from Aging Equipment | Geotech

Early detection of potential soil contamination risks due to aging factory infrastructure! Comprehensive support from usage history investigation to soil gas analysis and accurate determination of contamination extent.

The aging of infrastructure facilities such as underground piping, drainage pits, and chemical storage tanks in long-operating chemical plants, manufacturing factories, or metal processing facilities poses a serious governance risk by causing the underground leakage of invisible harmful substances. This comprehensive investigation service is an environmental defense package designed to inventory potential contamination risks on-site early while maintaining daily operations and to avoid the negative legacy of land assets. First, in Phase 1, the usage history investigation thoroughly examines detailed documents such as past equipment layouts and repair records to accurately pinpoint areas with a high risk of leakage. In the subsequent Phase 2, overview sampling is conducted using methods that do not interfere with operations, employing high-precision soil gas analysis to detect trace amounts of volatile organic compound leaks and scientifically quantify the underground conditions. In the event that infiltration into the underground is detected, a detailed investigation will accurately determine the extent of contamination, assist in the formulation of annual planned purification and diffusion prevention measures, and completely eliminate the risk of future significant loss troubles.

Designated Investigation Agency | Information on Soil Contamination Surveys and Risk Analysis for GS Land Transactions

Comprehensive support for soil contamination surveys necessary for the sale and purchase of former gas station sites! We clarify risks from historical site verification to sampling and residual soil measures.

When proceeding with the sale of land at a former gas station site, understanding the risks of soil contamination associated with past operations is an extremely important process. This proposal introduces a phased soil contamination investigation solution to avoid legal and economic risks during real estate transactions. It addresses specific hazardous substances unique to gas stations, such as benzene contained in gasoline, past tetraethyl lead, dichloromethane and trichloroethylene used in maintenance work, as well as boron and fluorine from car wash detergents and coolants, and heavy metals related to batteries. First, a historical investigation (Phase 1) will identify risk concern points based on the site's usage and equipment layout. Next, a sampling investigation of surface soil and soil gas (Phase 2) will be conducted to accurately measure the presence of contamination. If any exceedance of standard values is confirmed, we will transition to a detailed investigation (Phase 3) to determine the extent of contamination through deep boring and groundwater measurements. Additionally, we will provide consistent support up to the investigation of residual soil during building demolition, ensuring safe and secure land transactions.