Who We Are
Spence Environmental provides hazardous building material testing and environmental consulting services throughout Southern California. Based in Long Beach, we support public- and private-sector clients across Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, Ventura County, San Diego County, and surrounding communities.
Our clients include municipalities, transportation agencies, architectural and engineering firms, schools and colleges, commercial and residential property owners, contractors, environmental firms, insurance companies, and real estate developers.
How We Work
Our approach is built around clear communication, practical guidance, regulatory awareness, and dependable project support from start to finish.
Clear Scope & Expectations
We begin by understanding the project, defining the scope of work, and establishing clear expectations for schedule, deliverables, and next steps.
Regulatory Awareness
Our work is informed by applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements so clients can make decisions with greater confidence.
Safety-Focused Field Work
Field activities are performed with careful attention to applicable safety requirements, site conditions, and project-specific procedures.
Professional Collaboration
We work cooperatively with owners, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project partners to keep work moving efficiently.
Responsive Communication
Clients receive direct, timely communication throughout the project, including updates at important milestones and when conditions change.
Practical Project Support
We provide clear findings and practical recommendations designed to help clients move projects forward efficiently and responsibly.
Direct Project Leadership
Clients have direct access to experienced project leadership throughout the work, from initial planning through final deliverables.
Accountability & Follow-Through
We take responsibility for our commitments, communicate important developments, and work to deliver agreed-upon services and documentation on schedule.
Meet Michael Cushner
Michael Cushner founded Spence Environmental in 2023 and brings more than 25 years of environmental consulting experience related to hazardous building materials. His work has supported public- and private-sector clients on renovation, demolition, construction, and environmental compliance projects throughout Southern California. Mike’s experience includes work under on-call contracts and project-specific assignments for municipalities, schools, public agencies, contractors, and private clients. His background includes asbestos consulting, lead-related construction services, indoor air quality and mold investigations, and hazardous materials project support.
As owner and primary point of contact, Mike works directly with clients to understand project needs, develop appropriate scopes of work, establish clear schedules, and provide responsive consulting support from project initiation through completion.
Credentials & Qualifications
Michael Cushner brings more than 25 years of environmental consulting experience, along with professional certifications and specialized training in hazardous building materials, lead-related construction, indoor air quality, mold inspections, and environmental health and safety.
Professional Credentials & Training
- Cal/OSHA Certified Asbestos Consultant
- California Department of Public Health Lead-Related Construction Inspector/Assessor
- California Department of Public Health Lead-Related Construction Project Monitor
- Formal Training in Indoor Air Quality & Mold Inspections
- HAZWOPER Training
Have an Environmental Question or Upcoming Project?
Talk with Spence Environmental about your project needs and get clear, practical guidance on the appropriate next steps.