Hospitality Industry Services
Protect your guests and staff. Manage risk, reduce liability, and get science-based solutions for your most complex hospitality environmental challenges.
Contact FACSEnvironmental Health and Safety Management
FACS develops and implements customized Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs to meet regulatory and risk management needs. We provide support through training, inspections, performance evaluations, and compliance audits at both site and system-wide levels.
See moreExposure Assessment and Control
FACS Exposure Assessment and Control services identify, evaluate, and manage chemical, biological, and physical exposures—such as VOCs, mold, and noise—in both occupational and non-occupational settings. Our experts support health and safety by providing thorough inspections and trusted reporting for environmental compliance.
See moreHazardous Building Materials
FACS Hazardous Building Material (HBM) management services help identify and manage materials like asbestos, lead, and PCBs prior to renovation or demolition.
See moreIndoor Environmental Quality
FACS indoor environmental consultants quickly respond to emergencies and occupant complaints by evaluating indoor air quality, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions. We work with building managers to create maintenance programs, conduct audits, provide training, and guide clear communication to support resolution and occupant confidence.
See moreLitigation Support
FACS provides experienced, articulate expert witnesses for the hospitality industry, offering practical, research-backed insights on environmental health issues such as mold, asbestos, smoke, Legionella, and water quality in both litigated and non-litigated settings.
See MoreMold and Moisture
FACS helps building owners and managers prevent and manage water intrusion and mold by developing custom maintenance programs, conducting audits, supporting training, and guiding the full remediation process—from planning and contractor selection to monitoring and post-remediation evaluation.
See MoreStructure Fire & Wildfire Smoke Assessments
FACS provides post-fire assessments, including smoke and structural damage inspections, to determine reoccupancy safety and salvageable items, helping insurers accurately assess their obligations.
See MoreWater Quality and Legionella
FACS partners with building management to prevent Legionella and other waterborne outbreaks by providing risk assessments, control plans, system testing, staff training, audits, and validation sampling—along with contingency planning for rapid future response.
See MoreEmergency Response (FIRM)
If you have multiple properties, vendors with complicated invoices, or risk revenue loss from property downtime, then FIRM is your solution to incident response management. FIRM transforms emergency management by making it simpler and more predictable, allowing for better planning and resource allocation.
See MoreWhy Work With FACS
Specialized Experts
Our team draws upon the experience of team members who have worked within the industries served. We understand the dynamics of the interactions between employees, management, the public, and the media. Our experts bring the knowledge and credentials necessary to find and deliver the information your hospitality business needs to determine risks and responsibility.
The Right Perspective
FACS relies on science-based approaches to environmental issues. We find the problem and provide answers while always keeping the health of people and risks to the insurer in mind. We know how important accurate and credible information is to each case. Our litigation support services demand that FACS experts share perspectives and solutions that consistently lead to positive outcomes.
Current with Regulations
FACS teams stay abreast of changes in regulations affecting the industries we serve. We can help your insureds meet every level of regulatory requirements to avoid fines and negative news articles. We also show employees and the community the value of safe work practices and help create a culture of safety to lessen risk.
Case Studies
Structure Fire Remediation in a Las Vegas Luxury Hotel
The intense black smoke from a poolside fire at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas penetrated adjacent hotel rooms, rendering many of them unsafe to occupy. Concerns included the safety of guests and staff, salvaging expensive custom furnishings, and getting the rooms back into service quickly. A FACS team was dispatched to plan and oversee remediation efforts.
FACS Experts Encounter an Odd Case of Lead Exposure
This multifamily housing property owner didn’t wait long before calling FACS for assistance. The tenant’s young son suffered a mysterious illness, and a blood test revealed elevated levels of lead in his blood. Suspicion immediately turned to the family’s apartment, prompting the owner to ask FACS to help find the source of lead exposure. The results of that investigation were quite surprising.
FACS Solves a Mysterious Outbreak of Eye Health Issues at a Casino
FACS experts are often asked to help solve indoor environmental quality problems after others have hit a perplexing dead end. In this case, OSHA investigators pointed staff in the wrong direction (while demanding the problem be quickly solved). In desperation, management called FACS for assistance. Aided by decades of experience and a firm grip on the science behind environmental issues, that call provided insight that satisfied all stakeholders and ended the dilemma.
FACS Insider Blog
Mold Control in Commercial Buildings, Multi-family Units, and Hospitals
When mold goes unnoticed or unaddressed, it can compromise structural integrity, negatively impact indoor air quality, and even pose serious health risks to building occupants. Mold thrives in damp or humid conditions, which are surprisingly easy to find in commercial buildings, multi-unit residential properties, and even hospitals. Facility managers know that regular inspections, timely repairs,… Read more »
How to Pass LEED Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing
Healthy building certifications are in strong demand. The COVID-19 pandemic increased concern about indoor air quality, and environmental sustainability has never been more of an issue than it is today. Money spent to boost the environmental credentials of your building is an investment in the health of both your company and your people. We’ve earlier… Read more »
Emergency Response Essentials
A water pipe bursts inside one of your properties, and your maintenance staff responds quickly to stop the flow. After that, you’ll have to make sure areas incurring water damage are addressed and the salvageable building materials are dry before you can begin the work of returning your property to its former condition. You’re in… Read more »
Our Team
FACS brings over 150 specialists and four decades of experience to support the hospitality industry in managing environmental health risks. Our science-based approach helps protect guests and staff, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce liability, and build confidence—while empowering your team to enhance public health and safety across your properties.
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Forensic Analytical’s professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail have set the standard by which we judge other service providers and consultants used by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Randy Connor
Director – Risk and Safety Management