An environment practitioner is greatly involved in writing assessment reports. They are conducted to measure hazardous impacts that a certain project could cause in its surrounding during and upon construction completion. Typically required in large scale projects, it has also been observed that some states promoting green building also are in need of it. Nevertheless, whether it is fully needed depends on the government body imposing it.

How Important Is An Environment Impact Assessment?

Basically, the results of the assessment would determine whether a certain project can push through or not. Thus, the need for the environmental consultant to come up with an honest to goodness assessment is very high. If possible, it should not leave any room for queries and uncertainties as it could lead to loss of credibility.

Basic Contents of an Assessment Report

Further dissection of the report would show that considerations whether water quality, wastewater treatment plants, urban living, air quality, land use, energy efficiency, and socio-economic variables are discussed, stressing all known environmental factors are considered in coming up with a final decision on the indicated impact. As per government agencies involved, limitations in its amount are set forth and verified through actual testing and measurements at the site location.