What Point Blue does

Point Blue, LLC is a Michigan-based environmental consulting firm headquartered in Saint Joseph that delivers professional services to property buyers, developers, landowners, government entities, industrial operators, and shoreline property owners across the Midwest. The firm operates two integrated practices: an Environmental Consulting line covering Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, Baseline Environmental Assessments, Due Care planning, site investigation and remediation, underground storage tank closure, vapor intrusion evaluation, asbestos assessments, brownfield redevelopment, and expert witness services; and a Natural Resources line covering wetland identification and delineation, Critical Dune Area and High Risk Erosion Area permitting, bluff and shoreline stability assessments, shoreline protection permitting, invasive and threatened/endangered species surveys, and inland lake/pond management plans. Service delivery relies on licensed field professionals (CPG, PG, PE, CNSP) executing projects in accordance with Michigan NREPA (Parts 201, 213, 303, 323, 353), ASTM E1527-21, and EGLE/USACE regulatory frameworks, supported by GPS-surveyed field mapping.

The firm's business model is project-based professional services billing. Revenue is generated through consulting fees for assessments, investigations, reporting, and regulatory navigation, supplemented by expert witness engagements billed hourly or per engagement. Point Blue pursues a sales-led go-to-market combining direct outreach to property developers, landowners, and industrial operators with referral relationships through real estate attorneys, commercial brokers, and lenders. The firm is a prequalified vendor on the Michigan MiDEAL ISID government procurement program, which provides streamlined access to local government, K-12 schools, universities, and non-profit hospital clients. Demand generation is anchored by the "Stay on Point" technical blog covering Michigan-specific environmental topics.

The company is founder-led by Mark Seaman, CPG, who has over 30 years of environmental consulting experience and built Point Blue around deep regulatory specialization in Michigan environmental law and Great Lakes shoreline ecology. The team of approximately 15 includes a COO, Marketing Director, Project Geologists, Environmental and Project Engineers, Project Biologists, Natural Resources Lead, Characterization Team Lead, Due Diligence Team Leader, and advisory staff with 30-40 years of individual experience. Point Blue is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Point Blue

Legal name

Point Blue, LLC

Website

https://pointblu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Point Blue is a Michigan-based environmental consulting firm providing Phase I/II site assessments, remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and natural resources services (wetlands, shoreline permitting) to property developers, landowners, government entities, and industrial clients across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Brownfield Redevelopment Due Diligence & Grant Support (EUAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Site investigation remediation
• Natural resources consulting
• Wetland delineation permitting
• Brownfield redevelopment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Joseph

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Professional services billed on a project basis for environmental consulting engagements. Services include Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, Baseline Environmental Assessments, Due Care Plans, Site Investigation & Remediation, Underground Storage Tank services, Vapor Intrusion services, Asbestos Assessments, and Brownfield Programs. Revenue is generated through consulting fees for assessment, investigation, reporting, and regulatory navigation services.
2. Natural Resource Consulting Services: Professional services for Natural Resources projects including wetland delineation, CDA/HREA permitting, bluff and shoreline stability assessments, invasive species surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys, lake and pond management plans, and shoreline protection. Billed as project-based consulting engagements.
3. Expert Witness and Third Party Review: Technical expert witness and third-party review services provided to legal and regulatory proceedings, billed on engagement or hourly basis.
4. MiDEAL Government Contract Services: Point Blue is a prequalified vendor on the Michigan MiDEAL ISID (Indefinite-Scope, Indefinite-Delivery) program for professional environmental consulting services to government entities including local government, K-12 schools, universities, and non-profit hospitals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Point Blue is an environmental consulting firm that provides professional services for property transfer due diligence, site investigation and remediation, underground storage tank compliance, vapor intrusion assessment, asbestos surveys, brownfield redevelopment, and third-party review/expert witness work. The firm also delivers natural resources consulting including Critical Dune Area and High Risk Erosion Area permitting, wetland identification and delineation, bluff and shoreline stability assessments, and threatened/endangered species surveys across Michigan and the broader Midwest.

Product overview

Point Blue is an environmental consulting firm offering a portfolio of professional services organized into two main categories: Environmental Consulting and Natural Resources. The Environmental Consulting division includes Property Transfer/Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Site Investigation & Remediation, Storage Tanks, Vapor Intrusion, Asbestos, Brownfield Programs, Due Care, and Third Party Review & Expert Witness services. The Natural Resources division provides Critical Dune Area, High Risk Erosion Area, Buildability Assessment, Bluff and Shoreline Stability, Shoreline Protection, Invasive Species, Wetlands, Inland Lakes/Ponds/Streams, and Threatened & Endangered Species services. These services are delivered as consulting engagements rather than a software platform or product suite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Transfer / Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Environmental assessments performed in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 to satisfy All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI), supporting development, real estate transactions, and financial loans.
• Site Investigation and Remediation Site investigation and remediation services including risk evaluation and liability mitigation, from initial assessment through site remediation.
• Storage Tanks Regulatory guidance and environmental services for identification and proper closure (removal or closure in place) of underground storage tanks, including Michigan Part 213 and MUSTR expertise.
• Vapor Intrusion Expertise in pathway evaluation, soil gas and sub-slab soil gas sample collection, source investigation/identification, and mitigation for sites with vapor intrusion issues.
• Asbestos Assessments Pre-demolition and pre-renovation asbestos assessments performed by licensed asbestos inspectors to evaluate and identify potential asbestos containing materials (ACM).
• Brownfield Programs Brownfield site expertise for expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of properties challenged by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances and contaminants.
• Due Care Preparation of due care plans to ensure precautions are taken so existing contamination is not exacerbated and unacceptable exposure risks are addressed.
• Third Party Review and Expert Witness Expert witness services for projects requiring technical understanding of groundwater and contaminant transport, environmental industrial practices, and geology/hydrogeology.
• Critical Dune Area Permitting Identification of regulated Critical Dune Areas (CDAs) and assembly of EGLE permit applications for developmental, silvicultural, and recreational activities under Part 353 of NREPA.
• High Risk Erosion Area Permitting Identification of regulated High Risk Erosion Areas (HREAs), determination of setbacks, and assembly of EGLE permit applications for proposed construction under Part 323 of NREPA.
• Buildability Assessment Assessment of potential buildable areas within regulated setbacks or regulated areas on undeveloped parcels along Great Lakes shorelines, near wetlands, and properties with regulated slopes.
• Bluff and Shoreline Stability Assessments Bluff stability and shoreline erosion assessments conducted on lands with or without existing structures to determine stability, supporting development and real estate due diligence.
• Shoreline Protection Assistance with obtaining local, state, and federal permits for natural and armored shoreline protection on the Great Lakes and inland lakes.
• Invasive Species Surveys Identification of invasive plant species, invasive species surveys, and recommendations for best management practices for invasive species control.
• Wetlands Identification and Delineation Wetland identification, determination, and delineation services; assistance with EGLE and/or USACE permits when wetland impacts are proposed.
• Inland Lakes, Ponds and Streams Management Survey and assessment of fisheries, aquatic vegetation, and water chemistry; development of lake and pond management plans; permit applications for shoreline protection and docks.
• Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys T&E surveys to identify presence and distribution of threatened and endangered plant and animal species; relocation services outside proposed development areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed wetland delineation for Camp Au Sable (828.9 acres) in 3 days to support summer camp development planning
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Camp Au Sable (Michigan Conference of Seventh Day Adventists)minorOthersPoint Blue conducted a wetland delineation for Camp Au Sable, an 828.9-acre recreational camp property with a 100-acre lake owned by the Michigan Conference of Seventh Day Adventists. The project was completed in approximately 3 days during May to support future camp development planning ahead of the summer camp season.
• Michigan MiDEAL ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPoint Blue is a prequalified vendor (Indefinite-Scope, Indefinite-Delivery / ISID) for professional environmental consulting services within the Michigan MiDEAL extended purchasing program. This enables Point Blue to provide environmental consulting services to MiDEAL members including local government (cities, counties, villages, townships, authorities & commissions), K-12 schools and districts, universities, colleges, and non-profit hospitals.
• Local Brownfield Redevelopment AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoint Blue works with local Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities to drive redevelopment opportunities at contaminated brownfield sites. Services include funding assistance, demolition coordination, due care planning, risk evaluation, and cleanup support to facilitate redevelopment and reinvestment in brownfield properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Haley & Aldrich: Mid-sized environmental and geotechnical consulting firm focused on site investigation, remediation, vapor intrusion, and Brownfields work. Closely comparable to Point Blue in service mix and customer profile, with greater geographic reach across the U.S.
• GHD: Global environmental and engineering consultancy with significant operations in the U.S. Midwest offering site assessment, remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and natural resources services. Comparable to Point Blue in service breadth and customer segments.
• TRC Companies: U.S. environmental consulting firm delivering Phase I/II ESAs, site investigation, remediation, Brownfields, and natural resources services. Comparable to Point Blue's full-service environmental + natural resources offering, with broader U.S. presence.
• Antea Group: International environmental, health, and safety consulting firm providing site assessment, due diligence, and remediation services. Closely aligned with Point Blue's environmental consulting portfolio for property transactions and industrial compliance.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Pure-play environmental consulting firm specializing in site assessment, due diligence, remediation, and EHS advisory services for industrial and commercial clients. Closely aligned with Point Blue's environmental consulting portfolio, especially for property buyers, developers, and industrial operators.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure and environmental consulting firm with substantial Phase I/II ESA, brownfield redevelopment, and remediation practices serving public and private clients. Comparable to Point Blue's environmental consulting offering but at enterprise scale across North America.
• Tetra Tech: Largest pure-play environmental and water consulting firm globally, providing Phase I/II ESAs, site investigation, remediation, brownfield, and water resources services. Comparable to Point Blue across most environmental consulting services, but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Arcadis: International design, engineering, and environmental consulting firm with deep expertise in site investigation, remediation, vapor intrusion, and brownfield programs. Directly comparable to Point Blue's contaminated site services but at a global scale.
• Ramboll: Global engineering, environmental, and health consultancy with North American site investigation, remediation, and brownfield practices. Comparable to Point Blue's contaminated-site services, particularly for industrial and real estate clients.

Regional players

• Fishbeck: Michigan-headquartered engineering, environmental, and architectural firm offering site assessment, Brownfield redevelopment, and natural resources services across the Midwest. Directly comparable to Point Blue as a regional competitor with overlapping service lines and customer base in Michigan.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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