EAI

What EAI does

EAI, Inc. (headquartered at 50 Prescott Street, Jersey City, NJ) and its wholly-owned subsidiary EAI-South, Inc. (Fernandina Beach, FL) are specialty contracting firms founded in 1991 by Robert Carvalho, PG. The companies install environmental mitigation and waterproofing systems on commercial, institutional, retail, hospitality, industrial, and government construction projects across approximately 23 states along the East Coast. Service lines include gas vapor barriers (e.g., certified installation of CETCO Liquid Boot fluid-applied membranes and other sheet, composite, and fluid-applied systems), soil gas management and monitoring (CETCO GeoVent and sub-slab depressurization systems), waterproofing (fluid-applied, sheet, cementitious, bentonite, and traffic coatings), as well as supporting services such as excavation, concrete, sandblasting, storage tank services, heating/specialty contracting, and Phase II environmental site assessments and soil vapor testing.

The underlying technology is largely third-party proprietary products that EAI is certified to install: fluid-applied rubberized-asphalt vapor barriers, low-profile trenchless venting systems with built-in filter fabric, perforated-pipe sub-slab depressurization networks tied to extraction fans and continuous monitoring, and methane mitigation systems with explosion-proof extraction for explosive concentration ranges (5-15%). EAI's competitive differentiator is the accumulation of certified installer status across multiple major manufacturers (CETCO, GCP, Soprema, Aquafin, Grace, Tremco, Epro, Sika, Henry, Stego, plus newer additions), a Professional Geologist-led technical bench (President/CEO, NJ-licensed PE VP, and additional Stevens-trained environmental and mechanical engineers), and bonding/insurance capacity to underwrite large public-works projects such as the $70M Port Authority Holland Tunnel Ventilation Towers cleanup.

Revenue is project-based and earned through direct field sales to enterprise and mid-market clients — including national retail chains (Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Lowe's), financial institutions (JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America), hospitality brands (Hilton, Marriott), industrial owners (Exxon Bayway, Prologis, Nestle Waters), and government agencies (Port Authority of NY & NJ) — typically subcontracted to general contractors (e.g., Whiting-Turner, Citnalta, Hunter Roberts, Plaza Construction). Pricing is quote-based per square foot ($0.50-$2.00 for sheet membranes; $2.00-$5.00 for fluid-applied systems), with most commercial projects taking 1-3 days on site. EAI is privately held and founder-owned, with no institutional capital or parent company, and serves 500+ clients with 45M+ cumulative square feet installed.

Name

EAI

Legal name

EAI, Inc.

Website

https://eaienviro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EAI, Inc. and EAI-South, Inc. are East Coast specialty contracting firms (founded 1991, Jersey City HQ) that install certified vapor intrusion mitigation, waterproofing, and environmental remediation systems for developers, retailers, hospitality, industrial, and government clients across 23 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Remediation Contracting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Field Services (Sampling/IAQ/Inspections) (IMAIAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Phase II ESA & Subsurface Investigation (Soil/Groundwater Sampling) (EUAHAEAB), All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) & ASTM Phase I ESA (EUAHAEAA), Indoor Air Quality Equipment Installation (Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Air Purifiers) (HSAOAGAK)

Keywords

• Vapor intrusion mitigation
• Waterproofing solutions
• Environmental remediation services
• Sub-slab depressurization
• Sheet membrane installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Jersey City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Trade Contracting Services: EAI generates revenue through project-based specialty trade contracting for vapor intrusion mitigation, waterproofing, and environmental remediation services. Revenue is earned on a per-project basis with pricing based on square footage, site conditions, and system complexity. Projects range from small residential vapor mitigation to large-scale industrial remediation. Services include design/build, installation, and QA documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EAI is a specialty trade contractor delivering turnkey physical installation of environmental remediation and building protection systems. Its core offerings include vapor intrusion mitigation (gas vapor barriers, soil gas management, sub-slab depressurization systems, methane mitigation) and waterproofing solutions (fluid-applied membranes, sheet membranes, cementitious coatings, bentonite panels), supported by excavation, sandblasting, storage tank services, and Phase II environmental site assessments. The company operates as a certified installer for proprietary product lines from CETCO, GCP, Aquafin, Soprema, Grace, Volclay, Henry, and Stego, deploying trained crews across 23 East Coast states.

Product overview

EAI (Environmental Management Services / EAI-South) is a specialty contracting company offering turnkey physical installation services for environmental remediation and building protection. The company operates two divisions: EAI, Inc. (Jersey City, NJ) and EAI-South, Inc. (Fernandina Beach, FL). Their core portfolio centers on vapor intrusion mitigation systems (Gas Vapor Barriers using Liquid Boot, CETCO GeoVent, sub-slab depressurization systems, and methane mitigation) and waterproofing solutions (fluid-applied, sheet membranes, cementitious coatings, bentonite systems). Supporting services include soil gas management and monitoring, excavation and concrete, sandblasting, storage tank services, Phase II environmental site assessments, and soil vapor testing. The company is a certified installer for multiple manufacturer product lines including CETCO Liquid Boot, CETCO GeoVent, Soprema, Aquafin, Volclay, Grace, GCP (Bituthene, Preprufe), and Henry. EAI does not offer a software platform; all offerings are physical installation and contracting services delivered by trained and certified crews across the East Coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gas Vapor Barriers Barrier systems installed by EAI that block radon, methane, and VOCs from entering buildings, including fluid-applied, composite, and sheet-applied systems. Includes certified installation of CETCO Liquid Boot products to meet ASTM E1745 standards and provide long-term building safety and regulatory compliance for commercial construction projects.
• Soil Gas Management / Venting & Monitoring Systems Active and passive venting/depressurization systems including CETCO GeoVent, sub-slab depressurization (SSD), indoor air sensors, and gas monitoring solutions designed to prevent vapor intrusion and protect indoor air quality on commercial construction projects.
• Waterproofing Solutions Below-grade and plaza waterproofing using fluid-applied membranes, sheet membranes, cementitious coatings, bentonite panels (Volclay), and traffic coatings. EAI is a certified installer for Soprema, Aquafin, CETCO, GCP (Bituthene, Preprufe), and Henry products. Used for basements, plaza decks, green roofs, retaining walls, elevator pits, water tanks, and parking garages.
• Excavation and Concrete Turnkey excavation services including foundation digging, exterior demolition, earth moving, trucking and disposal of non-hazardous, hazardous, and petroleum-contaminated materials, supporting site preparation for environmental mitigation and waterproofing installations.
• Grace Construction Products Installation Installation of Grace waterproofing and air barrier products including Perm-A-Barrier, Preprufe, and Bituthene systems for foundation walls and slab decks.
• Heating and Specialty Contracting Services Tenting services using plastic tarps and plywood for winter work conditions or negative enclosure for air monitoring at sites with methane gas, supporting year-round environmental remediation and construction operations.
• Sandblasting Services Abrasive blasting services for cleaning or preparing surfaces including lead-based paint removal, asbestos caulk removal, and surface preparation for concrete, steel, brick, or rock substrates.
• Storage Tank Services Full-service underground storage tank (UST) capabilities including tank testing, UST removal, subsurface investigations, remediation, registration, integrity testing, soil excavation, groundwater remediation, sampling plans, closure plans, permits, and monitoring well installation.
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessments Environmental testing services including soil boring, groundwater monitoring wells, soil vapor sampling, and laboratory analysis to identify contaminants per NJDEP standards.
• Soil Vapor Testing Soil gas probe installation and sampling services using summa canisters for VOC, petroleum hydrocarbon, and methane analysis per EPA and NJDEP methods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000,000 square feet of vapor barriers and sub-slab depressurization systems installed under leadership supervision
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CETCO (Construction Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationEAI is a certified installer of CETCO's Liquid Boot vapor barrier products and GeoVent venting systems. This certification provides access to proprietary technology, manufacturer training, and warranty support for installations.
• GCP Applied TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationEAI is an approved installer of GCP sheet membrane waterproofing products including Bituthene and Preprufe for foundation applications supporting pre-applied and post-applied installations.
• AquafincoreTechnology or IntegrationEAI maintains a 15+ year relationship as a qualified installer of Aquafin cementitious waterproofing products including crystalline waterproofing solutions for elevator pits, water tanks, and parking garages.
• SopremacoreTechnology or IntegrationEAI is trained and certified in installing Soprema waterproofing materials for plaza, parking deck, and garden roof systems.
• Grace Construction ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationEAI is an approved installer of Grace construction products including Perm-A-Barrier, Preprufe, and other waterproofing systems for foundation walls, slab decks, and building envelope protection.
• CETCO VolclaycoreTechnology or IntegrationEAI team is certified on CETCO Volclay bentonite waterproofing panels that expand when contacting water, providing self-sealing capabilities for below-grade waterproofing in challenging conditions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Haley & Aldrich: Environmental and geotechnical engineering firm serving real estate developers, GCs, and industrial clients with vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation services — comparable to EAI on the higher-end engineering/consulting portion of project work.
• GHD: Global engineering, environmental, and construction services firm with significant U.S. presence in vapor intrusion and brownfield work. Overlaps with EAI on commercial and government projects, particularly on the East Coast.
• Apex Companies: Large national environmental consulting and field services firm offering Phase II ESAs, vapor intrusion services, remediation, and industrial hygiene — overlaps with EAI across its full environmental services stack but at much larger scale.
• Terracon Consultants: Major U.S. environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering firm offering Phase I/II ESAs, vapor intrusion consulting, and construction services. Competes with EAI on the assessment side of projects, particularly for commercial developers.
• WSP Environment & Infrastructure: Global engineering and environmental services firm with U.S. operations in environmental site assessment, vapor intrusion consulting, and remediation design — competes with EAI primarily on the consulting/assessment side of complex brownfield projects.
• Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC): Multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing environmental, geotechnical, and related services to commercial developers and industrial clients — comparable customer base and overlapping Phase II / vapor intrusion offerings.
• GEI Consultants: Environmental, water, and ecological engineering firm providing site assessment, vapor intrusion services, and remediation support — comparable client mix of developers, GCs, and industrial property owners.

Direct peers

• Cascade Environmental: Specialty environmental contracting firm performing vapor intrusion mitigation, soil vapor sampling, and subsurface investigation. Closely aligned to EAI in service mix and customer base (developers, GCs, industrial clients).
• Brownfield Restoration Group: Niche specialty contractor focused on brownfield remediation, vapor intrusion mitigation, and subsurface environmental work for developers and GCs — closely aligned with EAI's core remediation and vapor mitigation business.
• Roux Associates: Environmental consulting and remediation firm specializing in soil and groundwater investigation, vapor intrusion, and brownfield redevelopment — direct overlap with EAI's Phase II ESA and vapor intrusion mitigation offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 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

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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