Catalyst at the Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals (AVIP) Conference 2024

The AVIP Conference gathers industry leaders, regulators, and technical experts to discuss evolving practices and regulatory guidance in the field of vapor intrusion. Now in its third year, the conference serves as a vital platform for professionals to exchange insights and lessons learned, and on soil vapor intrusion, a relatively new area in environmental science and engineering, where guidance and standards are still in development.

As a national organization, AVIP is dedicated to advancing technical procedures related to vapor intrusion. This conference specifically focused on providing various industry professionals with a forum for sharing knowledge of vapor intrusion assessment, mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Those attending were able to hear from leading industry professionals and various regulatory bodies such as Alameda County, DTSC, and State and Regional Water Boards.

“The concept of vapor intrusion mitigation is still relatively new in the environmental world,” says Zippy. “It is really special that this organization empowers us to come together to share our individual developments in the field so we can all better protect the projects we all work on.”

A variety of sessions, talks, and workshops provided in-depth insights into the latest technologies and methods for addressing vapor intrusion. Among the notable presenters was Catalyst’s CQA expert Cheryl Cary alongside longtime professional partner Andy Campbell, who brought unique perspectives to the technical and practical challenges within the industry. Andy's presentation centered on engineering methodologies and mathematical approaches to analyzing vapor barrier failure mechanisms, contributing to a better understanding of how these systems can be strengthened to prevent leaks and malfunctions. Cheryl, meanwhile, emphasized the importance of CQA programs, particularly in the context of ensuring standards for vapor intrusion mitigation systems installation, sharing checklists and processes she utilizes.

​​​​​​​"It was inspiring to see the agreeance between the designers, practitioners, and regulatory agencies on the importance of CQA to ensure Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Systems are installed correctly so they operate properly to mitigate risk to human health.” - Cheryl

The team left the conference feeling excited about the direction of vapor intrusion and having the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals at the forefront of the field. They are all very much looking forward to next year’s conference.