Pay attention to the project approach and ask questions if some of the scope items don't make sense to you. Find out how decisions for follow-up testing or remediation will be made. This may take time, but it helps avoid surprises. The project scope, specifying activities to be included, such as air monitoring, occupant surveys or health assessments. Once you have chosen your consultant, it is up to you to make sure the occupants are kept informed of progress on the problem and involved in the process.
Occupant involvement enhances credibility and helps to ensure success.
It is important to accurately communicate the indoor air survey timetable and status. Commu-nicating the limitations of current knowledge will help establish realistic expectations. Many consultants are experienced in this aspect of the project and can help you develop credible information for distribution. Once you receive the indoor air quality report from the consultant, read it carefully, especially the conclusions and recommendations. It will often not be feasible to implement all the recommendations at once, so prioritize the response in a manner that suits the seriousness of your situation and level of resources.