New England Schools Granted Funds for Asbestos Abatement
Asbestos is a dangerous material and exposure to it can cause serious health issues including mesothelioma cancer. Unfortunately, asbestos was used as a wide-spread construction material prior to 1980 to increase durability and fire resistance – a time when any health risk associated with the substance was unknown. Given that almost half of the schools…
Former Cotton Mill Restoration Involves Asbestos Window Glazing Removal
Old buildings often contain hazardous materials in places you may not think about. That’s the case in the Cornell Mill in Falls River, MA., which is undergoing a renovation. The former cotton mill, built in the late 1800s, will become 101 market rate housing units. The granite building has some great features like hardwood flooring,…
Before & After: Asbestos Remediation
When we received a call that there was a potential for harmful substances, including asbestos and waste in a residential basement, we knew we’d be able to help. Our responsive team assessed the situation and concluded that asbestos was present. They then immediately secured the area containing the asbestos to prevent any additional exposure to…
Avoid Asbestos Penalties
Partner with a company who can help navigate the unknowns surrounding asbestos. Did you see the latest news, published in the Boston Herald, reporting $100,000 in civil penalties for illegal asbestos work? The hefty fine was recently imposed on a New Bedford, MA landlord operating a dozen properties. The landlord had allowed contractors to perform…
Don’t Just Remove Mold, Remediate it!
Just because you can’t always see mold – doesn’t mean it is not there. Mold can grow outdoors, indoors, and virtually on any surface where moisture is prevalent. That means it’s capable of being hidden inside walls, pipes, wallpaper, on or underneath carpets, and more. If there is any speculation of mold’s presence, determining if…