What BGES does

BGES, Inc. (Braunstein Geological and Environmental Services) is a privately held, Alaskan-owned environmental consulting firm headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, with a satellite office in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2002 by Certified Professional Geologist Bob Braunstein, the firm provides a full suite of environmental assessment, testing, monitoring, and compliance services across Alaska, Washington, Hawaii, and the broader Pacific Northwest. Its core offerings include Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, hazardous building material inventories (asbestos, lead-based paint), groundwater monitoring and monitoring well installation, PFAS investigations, radon testing, NEPA environmental assessments, soil remediation, underground storage tank closure assessments, SPCC and SWPPP plans, sediment and shellfish sampling, and expert witness services.

The company operates as a fee-for-service professional services firm, billing on a project-by-project basis for scope-defined engagements. Work is delivered directly to clients by credentialed staff (CPG geologists, EPA lead inspectors, AHERA asbestos inspectors, USACE wetland delineators, radon measurement professionals) rather than through technology platforms or automated tools. The customer base spans government agencies (local, state, federal, and tribal/native corporations), oil & gas operators, real estate professionals (realtors, banks, insurance companies), private homeowners, and small businesses — making revenue dependent on a diversified mix of regulated due-diligence and compliance-driven mandates rather than a concentrated set of large anchors.

BGES has grown to approximately 11-50 employees since its 2002 founding, having tripled its original staff over 22 years, completed more than 1,000 Phase I ESAs (averaging roughly 45 per year), and added a Seattle office in 2018 to extend its footprint beyond Alaska. The firm is privately held, founder- and family-controlled, with no institutional investors, parent company, or public capital structure disclosed.

Name

BGES

Legal name

Braunstein Geological and Environmental Services, Inc.

Website

https://bgesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BGES is an Alaskan-owned, Anchorage-based environmental consulting firm providing Phase I/II site assessments, hazardous material inspections, PFAS investigations, groundwater monitoring, and radon testing to government, oil & gas, real estate, and residential clients across Alaska, Washington, and Hawaii.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Assessment & Remediation (Phase I/II, Cleanup Oversight) (BPAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chemical Management & Toxic Substances Compliance (TSCA, REACH, GHS/SDS, PFAS Programs) (EUAHABAE), Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Compliance (BPAHAJAJ), Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs) (EUAKAIAH)

Keywords

• Environmental site assessments
• Hazardous materials testing
• Groundwater monitoring services
• Radon testing services
• Soil remediation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Fee-for-service professional consulting model providing environmental assessment, testing, and remediation services to government, commercial, and residential clients. Services include Phase I and II ESAs, hazardous material inspections, groundwater monitoring, PFAS investigations, and various environmental testing and compliance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BGES is a full-service environmental consulting firm providing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, hazardous building material inventories (asbestos, lead-based paint), groundwater monitoring, PFAS investigations, radon testing, soil remediation, NEPA assessments, and related environmental compliance and testing services. The firm serves government agencies, oil & gas companies, realtors, banks, native corporations, and private property owners across Alaska, Washington, and Hawaii.

Product overview

Braunstein Geological and Environmental Services (BGES, Inc.) is a full-service environmental consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of environmental assessment, remediation, and compliance services. The company provides Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments as its core offerings, along with hazardous building material inventories (asbestos, lead-based paint), groundwater monitoring, soil remediation, and specialized services like PFAS investigations. BGES serves a diverse client base including private homeowners, business owners, realtors, banks, insurance companies, oil & gas industry, native corporations, tribes, and government agencies throughout Alaska, Washington, and the Pacific Northwest. The firm operates from offices in Anchorage, Alaska (headquarters) and Seattle, Washington, having been founded in 2002 and celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Comprehensive assessments to identify potential environmental contamination and historical land use at a property, including records review, site reconnaissance, and interviews. Used by property owners, lenders, and government clients for due diligence.
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessments Follow-up investigation involving soil, groundwater, and sediment sampling to confirm the presence and extent of contamination identified in Phase I assessments.
• Monitoring Well Installation & Development Installation and development of groundwater monitoring wells for ongoing environmental monitoring programs.
• Groundwater Monitoring Programs Ongoing groundwater sampling and analysis to track contamination levels over time for regulatory compliance.
• Hazardous Building Material Inventories Assessment of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead-based paint, and other contaminants in existing structures.
• Lead-Based Paint Inspections Inspection services to identify lead-based paint hazards in buildings, including risk assessments and clearance testing.
• Asbestos Inspections Professional inspection and assessment of asbestos-containing materials in buildings and structures.
• Radon Testing Measurement and analysis of radon gas levels in buildings to assess indoor air quality and health risks for HUD and other clients.
• Vapor Intrusion Assessments & Indoor Air Monitoring Evaluation of vapor intrusion from subsurface contamination into buildings and indoor air quality monitoring.
• Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Investigations Specialized soil and groundwater sampling and analysis for PFAS compounds using specialized protocols to avoid contamination.
• NEPA Environmental Assessments National Environmental Policy Act compliance documentation including environmental assessments and strategic project implementation plans.
• Soil Remediation Services Remediation techniques including thermal treatment, landfarming, and biocell remediation for contaminated soil.
• Underground Storage Tank Closure Assessments Assessment and closure services for underground storage tanks including contamination evaluation.
• Emergency Response Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed 1,000+ Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in 22 years (averaging 45/year, 4/month)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montrose Environmental Group: Public environmental services firm offering Phase I/II ESAs, PFAS testing, air quality, and site assessment services to government and commercial clients. Highly comparable to BGES in service mix (ESAs, PFAS, remediation support), though significantly larger and nationally diversified.
• Haley & Aldrich: Employee-owned geoenvironmental consulting firm providing site assessment, subsurface investigation, and PFAS/remediation services. Directly comparable to BGES in technical offerings and client mix (developers, government, O&G), with a broader geographic footprint.
• Geosyntec Consultants: Specialty environmental and geotechnical consulting firm focused on site investigation, remediation, and emerging contaminants including PFAS. Strong overlap with BGES's Phase I/II ESA, soil/groundwater sampling, and remediation services, primarily at larger project scale.
• Shannon & Wilson: Pacific Northwest-based geotechnical and environmental consulting firm offering site assessments, groundwater studies, and remediation support. Closely comparable to BGES on geographic overlap (Alaska/Washington), client mix, and Phase I/II service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global engineering and environmental services firm with a large Environment business providing ESAs, remediation, PFAS, and NEPA services. Overlaps with BGES on virtually every service line but operates at much larger scale across federal and commercial clients.
• Tetra Tech: International consulting and engineering firm with a dedicated Environment & Water practice delivering site assessments, hazardous materials, PFAS, and water compliance services. Comparable to BGES on service portfolio but vastly broader in geography and contract size.
• GHD: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with active Pacific Northwest operations providing Phase I/II ESAs, contaminated site work, and water/environmental services. Comparable service mix to BGES within a much larger organizational footprint.
• SLR Consulting: International environmental and advisory firm offering site assessment, PFAS, remediation, and EHS services across North America. Overlaps with BGES on Phase I/II work and emerging contaminant investigations, but at broader geographic and capability scale.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability and environmental consulting firm providing site assessment, due diligence, PFAS, and remediation services to multinational clients. Comparable to BGES in core ESA/due diligence offerings but operating across global enterprise accounts.

Regional players

• Northern Engineering & Consulting: Alaska-based engineering and environmental consulting firm providing site assessments, remediation, and environmental services to Alaska industries and government. Closest geographic peer to BGES with comparable Alaska-focused service mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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