Capabilities
Post-Disaster Assessment
Structural collapses, industrial accidents, train derailments, natural disasters — when the immediate crisis passes, the critical work begins: determining what happened, why, and what it means for safety, liability, and recovery.
RJ Lee Group has led post-disaster investigations since our founding, including the World Trade Center collapse, Hurricane Katrina, coal mine failures, and rail incidents. Our scientists and engineers deploy directly to disaster zones to conduct forensic analysis, assess environmental and structural impact, and deliver actionable health and safety recommendations that support both response efforts and long-term remediation.
Expertise in Post-Disaster Assessments
At RJ Lee Group, our seasoned professionals have been pivotal in post-disaster assessments, addressing the aftermath of both man-made and natural catastrophes. Our extensive experience includes responding to significant events such as Hurricane Katrina and the World Trade Center collapse, as well as industrial incidents like train derailments and mine collapses.
Our dedicated response team engages directly in disaster zones, meticulously unraveling the causes and assessing impacts. We provide thorough environmental health and safety evaluations and offer strategic remediation suggestions, aiding communities in rebuilding and restoration efforts. Our comprehensive approach ensures that recovery processes are safe, responsible, and effective.
Team Involvement and Methodology
Our expert team takes a proactive approach in post-disaster scenarios, beginning with detailed site inspections and evaluations. We leverage our expertise in environmental and material science to determine the disaster's full extent. Our initial testing and sampling are methodically conducted, ensuring precision and accuracy. This rigorous approach allows us to develop tailored recovery and remediation strategies, addressing potential claims and providing clear guidance for all stakeholders.
Collaboration is key in our operations. We work closely with clients, local, state, and federal agencies, sharing critical data and insights to mitigate risks and inform response strategies. Our commitment to providing comprehensive support is unwavering throughout the recovery process.
Environmental Stewardship in Military and Government Facilities
Our PTR-MS technology is particularly beneficial in military facilities, where historic chemical spills and other activities have created environmental concerns. This mobile laboratory system efficiently locates VOC emissions, helping to identify and address contamination sources.
Instrumentation Spotlight
Advanced Environmental Analysis with PTR-MS
In our pursuit of excellence in environmental assessment, RJ Lee Group utilizes Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry (PTR-MS) technology. This innovative tool offers real-time, quantitative analysis of air quality, down to pptv-level precision. It's particularly effective in monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ), identifying potential legal or safety concerns, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and government regulations.
PTR-MS Technology Benefits:
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No sample preparation required
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Near real-time analysis with a response time of less than 100 ms
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Instant quantification of air quality changes
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Exceptionally low limit of detection for VOCs
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Capability to discriminate between isomeric VOC compounds
PTR-MS Mobile Laboratory
RJ Lee Group has launched the PTR-MS Mobile Laboratory to enhance our abilities. This new setup can measure VOCs right where they are needed, whether in chemical plants or military sites. It can test both inside and outside, giving important information for different uses like checking air quality in cities, monitoring biomass, and evaluating agriculture.
Expert Spotlight
Keith Wagner
Senior Materials Scientist
Keith has over 30 years of experience and is currently a Senior Materials Scientist with supervisory and technical responsibilities focused on industrial problem solving, forensic materials investigations and failure analysis for commercial, legal and governmental clientele. He has conducted materials evaluations on all classes of materials. He has also published and presented on materials processing and failure analysis in the areas of metallic alloy systems, concrete and structural materials, nanotechnology, CO2 sequestration, particle and residual materials analysis, corrosion, wear and applications of various materials characterization techniques.
Case study
How AeroTech Secured Its Future
When AeroTech Industries faced recurring defects in a crucial aircraft component, they were at risk of losing multi-million dollar contracts and jeopardizing the jobs of hundreds of employees. They enlisted the help of RJ Lee Group, who quickly deployed a team of technical experts. Through state-of-the-art forensic analysis, RJ Lee Group identified and rectified the root cause—a flaw in the casting process—eliminating the defect and preserving AeroTech's contracts.