DC Environmental

What DC Environmental does

DC Environmental, legally Acme Environmental Industrial Hygiene, Inc. and operating as a woman-owned small business, is an environmental consulting and training firm headquartered at 5501 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Suite A4 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company delivers federally regulated safety training courses and on-site consulting services. Its training catalog spans HAZWOPER (40-hour and 8-hour refresher, priced $174–$595), asbestos-related courses (Building Inspector, Contractor Supervisor, Maintenance Worker, and Management Planner in both initial and webinar refresher formats, priced $162–$594), OSHA Outreach courses, mold training, and American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED. Its consulting services cover Certified Industrial Hygiene work (noise monitoring, metals assessments, VOC assessments, asbestos management), construction safety oversight (asbestos abatement oversight, mold and lead assessments, site investigation and remediation), and asbestos-specific services including AHERA inspections, air monitoring, project design, and final air clearance testing.

Technically, the firm's analytical work relies on Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) for asbestos fiber analysis with a 24-hour turnaround, paired with regulatory documentation deliverables such as AHERA management plans. Workforce credentials are central: instructors hold EPA Region 6 accreditation, USEPA external training provider status for hazardous materials incident response (courses 165.5 and 165.15), OSHA Outreach Training authorization, and individual certifications including Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and Mold/Lead inspector endorsements. Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) one-time course fees collected via website self-registration, phone registration at (505) 869-8000, or in-person payment on the day of the course, and (2) professional services fees for industrial hygiene and construction safety engagements.

The firm primarily serves K–12 educational institutions subject to AHERA, construction firms needing abatement oversight, and industrial/manufacturing clients requiring OSHA/EPA compliance work, with secondary demand from government entities and healthcare facilities. Operations are concentrated in the Southwest US (New Mexico, Arizona, Louisiana) though webinar delivery extends reach nationally. Leadership comprises President Karen Dremann (25 years of industry experience, day-to-day operations) and David Charlesworth, CIH/CSP (manages a six-person Industrial Hygiene team across the Southwest Region). Total named headcount is approximately eight people, placing the company firmly in the small-business category with no disclosed institutional funding or M&A activity.

Name

DC Environmental

Legal name

Acme Environmental Industrial Hygiene, Inc.

Website

https://dcenvironmental.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DC Environmental is an Albuquerque-based environmental consulting and training firm offering HAZWOPER, asbestos, OSHA, and CPR/First Aid certification courses plus industrial hygiene and construction safety consulting, primarily serving K-12 schools, construction firms, and industrial clients in the Southwest US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Courses: One-time course fees for environmental safety training including HAZWOPER, asbestos, OSHA, mold, and first aid courses. Course prices range from $162 to $595 depending on course duration and type.
2. Industrial Hygiene Consulting Services: Certified Industrial Hygiene consulting services including noise monitoring, metals assessments, asbestos management, and facility inspections. Provided by CIH-certified staff.
3. Construction Environmental Services: Environmental safety and compliance services for construction projects including asbestos abatement oversight, mold and lead assessments, and site investigation and remediation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DC Environmental provides EPA- and OSHA-accredited environmental training courses (HAZWOPER, asbestos inspector/supervisor/maintenance worker/management planner, OSHA outreach, mold, lead, and CPR/First Aid) along with certified Industrial Hygiene, Asbestos Management, and Construction Safety consulting services for businesses, government agencies, K-12 schools, and industrial clients. Training is delivered both in-person at the Albuquerque facility and via live webinar, with consulting delivered on-site across the Southwest Region.

Product overview

DC Environmental provides environmental consulting and training services through a portfolio of training courses and consulting service offerings. The training offerings include HAZWOPER (40-hour and 8-hour refresher) courses and asbestos-related training courses (Building Inspector, Contractor Supervisor, Maintenance Worker, and Management Planner in both initial and refresher formats). The consulting services include Asbestos Services (inspections, air monitoring, project design, abatement oversight), Industrial Hygiene Services (noise monitoring, metals assessments, VOC assessments, radon monitoring), and Construction Safety Services. The company also offers Adult Curriculum training programs covering safety and health courses for both construction and general industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training A 40-hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response training course based on 29 CFR 1910.120, covering hazardous substance exposure, Personal Protective Equipment, and regulatory compliance for cleanup operations. Includes classroom training plus 3 days of documented field experience. Targeted at hazardous waste operations workers.
• HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher Annual 8-hour refresher training for workers who have completed HAZ 40 or HAZ 24 training, required for those performing activities involving hazardous-substance exposure. Available as a webinar.
• Asbestos Building Inspector Initial Training A 24-hour (3-day) initial training course for individuals seeking to become asbestos building inspectors, covering asbestos characteristics, health effects, regulations, and inspection procedures. EPA Region 6 accredited.
• Asbestos Building Inspector Refresher (Webinar) A 4-hour annual webinar refresher for certified asbestos building inspectors covering inspection of asbestos-containing materials in schools and commercial buildings.
• Asbestos Contractor Supervisor Initial Training A 40-hour (5-day) initial training course for asbestos abatement contractors and supervisors, covering worker supervision, respiratory programs, and regulatory compliance. EPA Region 6 accredited.
• Asbestos Contractor Supervisor Refresher (Webinar) Live webinar refresher training for asbestos contractor supervisors responsible for supervising workers in regulated asbestos abatement work areas.
• Asbestos Maintenance Worker Initial Training Initial training for custodial and maintenance personnel to perform operations and maintenance activities on minor asbestos projects, permitting OSHA Class III and IV asbestos work.
• Asbestos Maintenance Worker Refresher (Webinar) Annual webinar refresher course for individuals performing operations, maintenance, and repair activities that may disturb minor quantities of asbestos-containing material.
• Asbestos Management Planner Refresher Annual in-person refresher course for AHERA Dedicated Persons to assess asbestos hazards, recommend response actions, and manage data associated with asbestos operations.
• Asbestos Management Planner Refresher (Webinar) Webinar-based training for management planners responsible for facility mitigation activities and asbestos operations and maintenance program coordination. Yearly course.
• Industrial Hygiene Services Certified Industrial Hygiene consulting services including noise monitoring, personnel noise assessments, metals assessments, asbestos management, hydrocarbon intrusion assessment, and VOC assessments. Delivered by CIH-certified staff to industrial, manufacturing, energy, government, and healthcare clients.
• Asbestos Services Comprehensive asbestos management services including AHERA inspections, air monitoring (with PCM analysis and 24-hour turnaround), project design, abatement oversight, building inspections, and final air clearance testing.
• Construction Safety Services Environmental safety and compliance services for construction projects including asbestos abatement oversight, mold and lead assessments, and site investigation and remediation.
• Adult Curriculum Training Programs Certified training programs in industrial hygiene, safety, and emergency response including Asbestos Awareness, Hazardous Materials Manager/Supervisor training, OSHA safety courses, First Aid/CPR/AED, and mold and lead awareness curricula for both construction and general industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour turnaround time for Phase Contrast Microscopy analysis

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ATC Group Services: National environmental consulting and industrial hygiene firm offering asbestos inspection, abatement oversight, air monitoring, and EHS training services. Directly comparable to DC Environmental across the same service categories and customer verticals (K-12, construction, industrial).
• Batta Environmental Associates: Environmental consulting firm providing asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor air quality services plus AHERA inspections and industrial hygiene. Closely matches DC Environmental's core consulting and inspection scope.
• EMSL Analytical: Commercial analytical laboratory specializing in asbestos testing by PCM and TEM, plus mold, lead, and industrial hygiene samples. Comparable to DC Environmental's PCM air monitoring and asbestos laboratory analysis capabilities.
• McKee Environmental Health & Safety: Regional EHS consulting and training firm offering HAZWOPER, asbestos, OSHA, and industrial hygiene services to construction, industrial, and government clients. Closely comparable business model and service mix.
• Criterion Laboratories: Asbestos and environmental testing laboratory providing PCM, TEM, and lead analysis with turnaround services for abatement contractors. Overlaps with DC Environmental's air-monitoring and clearance testing operations.
• Environmental Testing Services: Provider of asbestos inspection, management planning, and industrial hygiene services to schools, commercial, and government clients. Matches DC Environmental's AHERA inspection and consulting offering.

Broad incumbents

• Terracon Consultants: Large national engineering and environmental consulting firm with extensive asbestos, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance practices. Operates in the same service categories but at much larger scale and broader scope than DC Environmental.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with an environmental services practice spanning asbestos management, IH, and remediation. Overlaps with DC Environmental's offerings but addresses enterprise/government scale clients.
• GHD: International engineering, environmental, and construction services firm with EHS consulting and IH capabilities. Provides the same categories of service as DC Environmental at broader geographic and enterprise scale.

Others

• OSHA Training Institute Education Centers: Federally authorized network of OTI Education Centers delivering OSHA Outreach Training and HAZWOPER courses. Comparable on the training side to DC Environmental's OSHA/HAZWOPER curriculum, but operates as part of the federal OTI system rather than as a private provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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