2011
NC State University
B.S. Environmental Technology & Management
A foundation in environmental science, natural resources, and practical environmental management.
Independent Environmental Solutions
Clear Information.
Confident Decisions.
Independent asbestos assessments, mold investigations, indoor air quality evaluations, and moisture investigations for property owners, businesses, and contractors in Raleigh, the Triangle, and across North Carolina.
The IES perspective
Every Building Tells a Story.
Sometimes these stories are hidden within building materials, above ceilings, behind walls, or beneath flooring.
The idea is to uncover those stories and what they mean so you can move forward with confidence.
See how IES works →
About Independent Environmental Solutions
Experience in the field.
Independence in the approach.
Independent Environmental Solutions was started with the purpose of providing clear, honest solutions drawn from formal education and years of experience.
My background spans a variety of environmental projects that all contribute in their own way, to the practice of indoor environmental quality. I've learned that good technical work matters just as much as clear and careful observations to help clients make the best possible decisions.
Field Experience
Environmental Field Operations
Environmental remediation systems · Field Sampling Projects · Compliance Reporting
Years spent working where plans and regulations meet real world conditions.
Built Environment
Indoor Environmental Consulting
Asbestos · Mold · Moisture · Indoor environmental quality
Bringing field experience indoors, investigating conditions, interpreting findings, and helping clients understand what they mean.
Today
Independent Environmental Solutions
Bringing those experiences together in an independent practice built around clear observations, practical guidance, and confident decisions.
The Person Behind IES
Adam Cox
I'm drawn to work that requires figuring out what's actually happening.
Environmental consulting gives me the opportunity to combine clarity in observations and technical information with practical problem solving.
My goal is to do careful work, communicate it clearly, and give clients the best information that I can.
“Good decisions begin with good observations.”
Independent Environmental Solutions
Request a ConsultationThe IES Method
Observe. Verify. Explain. Guide.
Observe
Careful field assessments grounded in experience, precision, and attention to detail.
Verify
Representative samples and accredited laboratory analysis when testing is appropriate.
Explain
Technical information translated into language that is practical and easy to understand.
Guide
Recommendations designed to support sound planning and informed decisions.
How IES can help
Environmental assessments for homes and workplaces in Raleigh, the Triangle, and North Carolina.
From asbestos concerns before renovation to moisture, mold, and indoor air quality questions, we begin with a discussion to determine the assessment that best fits your project.
Planning a renovation?
Asbestos Assessments
Understand building materials before renovation, demolition, or any other disturbance.
Explore asbestos assessments →Concerned about an indoor condition?
Mold Investigations
Identify moisture related conditions and understand the factors contributing to them.
Explore mold investigations →Something doesn't feel right?
Indoor Air Quality
Evaluate environmental conditions that are related to comfort and building performance.
Explore indoor air quality assessments →Tracking down water?
Moisture Investigations
Find the source of water intrusion and document the conditions affecting the building.
Explore moisture investigations →Why clients choose IES
Environmental consulting that reduces uncertainty.
Every assessment is built around three questions:
What was found?Why does it matter?What should happen next?
That's why every report is designed to help clients make confident decisions.
Featured Assessments
See the difference.
The assessments are designed to make complex environmental information easy to understand, and act on.
View an Example AssessmentUnderstanding Your Results
At a Glance
Observation
Why This Matters
Laboratory Result
Recommendation
Clear findings and practical solutions.
Knowledge Library
Understanding starts here.
Practical guidance for planning, evaluating, and understanding environmental assessments.
Understanding Moisture in Buildings
Continue learning →Understanding Indoor Humidity & Condensation
Continue learning →Understanding Indoor Air Quality
Continue learning →Scheduling that works around your project
After-hours appointments for commercial projects.
Environmental assessments sometimes need to fit around business operations, renovation schedules, and remediation activities. Evening and weekend appointments may be arranged for asbestos assessments, moisture investigations, indoor environmental evaluations, and appropriate post-remediation clearance assessments.
Regular business hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. After-hours scheduling is subject to availability, project scope, and applicable requirements.
Discuss your project schedule →
Raleigh, the Triangle & North Carolina
Every Project Begins with a Conversation.
You don't need to know exactly what type of assessment you need. Describe what you're seeing, planning, or concerned about.
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Describe your project.
Share what you know. A few basic details are enough to get started.