Levy Building Sciences

10/07/2025

Project Update: Levy Building Sciences recently completed a 6 month long project throughout Illinois and and Indiana. This project involved a multi-faceted team of Indoor Environmental Professionals, such as ACAC certificate holders, certified industrial hygienists (CIH) and facility engineers & managers. This project conducted comprehensive screenings of several hundred assisted living facilities. The project was very rewarding endeavour and we had a great experience working together with all of the team members.

05/23/2025

https://iicrc.org/s530/

The long awaited draft for the IICRC S530 Standard for Indoor Environmental Assessment in Mold Contaminated Structures is for public review. We will be reviewing this document and making comments. Please feel free to post your thoughts.

BSR/IICRC S530 Standard for Indoor Environmental Assessment for Suspected Mold Contaminated Structures Status Update This Standard is currently in development and is not available for purchase on the Standard’s Webstore. This new Standard will establish a proper methodology and protocol for the in...

10/13/2024

Tornados from Milton has halted our operations due to power and internet outages. Glad to say while we are on generator power, and internet has been restored, and operations will start back up tomorrow. Prayers to those who have suffered catastrophic damages and are without a home.

10/04/2024

With the latest changes to the IICRC S520, has the mold remediation standard lost its relevance? We'll talk about that in this blog.

07/24/2024

Dive into our latest episode where we sit down with Mark Levy, an Indoor Environmental Expert with 25 years of experience.

We're tackling everything from mold growth and water damage categories to the unexpected costs of mold remediation. Did you know a failure with the fire suppression system in a new building led to a $100k mold remediation operation? We've got the details.

Mark breaks down the complexities of water damage, including what happens with Category 3 floodwaters during a hurricane season. Plus, we discuss common homeowner oversights that could turn a small issue into a massive headache.

Learn how to spot mold early, understand the risks, and when to call in professionals for mold remediation.

Don't miss out on these expert tips to protect your home and health. Check out the full episode.

Welcome to our latest episode featuring Mark Levy, a second generation Building Scientist and a Indoor Environmental Expert with over 25 years of expertise i...

07/24/2024

I am pleased to post our first pod cast with Michael Peña of WeDry USA . This is the first in an upcoming series of podcasts about industry topics for the client or public or other professionals. This first pod cast is entitled Uncovering Hidden Dangers: Mold Remediation and Inspection Insights. Please view the pod cast, press the like button, and share your thoughts and ask any questions - Enjoy

Welcome to our latest episode featuring Mark Levy, a second generation Building Scientist and a Indoor Environmental Expert with over 25 years of expertise i...

05/17/2024

Please take a moment to read our latest blog entry regarding choosing the right indoor environmental professional (IEP). For the reader I hope this post is informative and provides insight into choosing the right IEP and avoiding assessors that lack adequate credentialing.

Gain insights into the distinctions between licenses, certifications, and certificates in mold assessment and remediation, particularly in Florida's regulatory framework. Explore the significance of credentials like the Council-Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) and Certified Industrial Hygienist....

04/29/2024

Please take a moment to review my ACAC expert witness profile page.

Mark E. LevyExpert Witness Certification(s)   Valid until 6/30/2025 Areas of Expertise Mark E. Levy has been an IEP for over 20 years, starting off in a family business conducting Radon inspections. He quickly progressed into more complex IAQ investigations regarding mold and water damages and was ...

04/26/2024

Just picked up the 2nd Edition of The ACGIH Bioaerosols text. Looking forward to diving in.