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Case Study: Museum Square - 5757 Wilshire Blvd.

An impressive Los Angeles landmark since its construction as a shopping center in 1940, this 10-story structure was later converted to offices and is the new home of the national Screen Actors’ Guild. Ellis manages all asbestos removal projects and indoor air quality challenges as they arise. We have also assisted the owner in responding to a unique challenge: the building’s proximity to the La ...

Sep. 10, 2008

By Ellis Environmental Management, Inc.

Bournemouth Airport (2) – Case Study

Project Highlights Asbestos Awareness Lecturing Type 1,2 and 3 asbestos surveys Creation of asbestos removal specification Generating independent quotations Independently generating best ‘fit’ for client Asbestos Removal Project management Asbestos air testing Client liason Project Description To liaise with the client and assess the current asbestos management plan. To ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

USPS Yonkers east post office, asbestos roof abatement Westchester district Yonkers, New York

The Yonkers East Station Post Office was the subject of an expansion and renovation project, which increased the available floor space by about 50 percent. As part of the expansion the existing asbestos roofing system, built-up asbestos containing felt and tar with gravel ballast, was disturbed. The construction required the modification of the parapets and it was specified that the existing roof ...

Apr. 6, 2011

By GEA Engineering PC

Indoor Air Quality Complaint Response

Hygieneering’s Industrial Hygiene department recently responded to Indoor Air Quality concerns by occupants in a hospital following a localized fire within their building. The response including conducting air sampling for potential contaminants associated with the fire and an evaluation of remediation efforts. Recommendations were provided to change air flow patterns to better isolate ...

Feb. 2, 2011

By Hygieneering, Inc.

Control Technique Dynamics Limited – Case Study

Project Highlights Envirochem managed and offered the complete package at the best price to fit the clients time restraints and allowing continued unaffected work within the factory. Envirochem utilised asbestos licensed scaffolders, electricians, ceiling fixers, and asbestos removers. Keeping the continuation of the project and overflow of the trades was a logistical difficulty that we ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

Polimeri Europa UK Ltd – Case Study

Project Highlights For a four month duration in 2014 a demolition asbestos survey was undertaken on behalf of Cape plc at the Polimeri Europa UK Ltd site in Hardley on the outskirts of Southampton. The project involved undertaking demolition asbestos surveys of all buildings on site that are due to be demolished due to the closure of the plant. Project Description Three teams of highly ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

Increasing asbestos awareness as a preventative measure

Asbestos is a naturally occuring mineral known for its durability and fire-resistant properties. In the past, the substance has been used in a wide variety of building materials, including insulation products, siding, cements, flooring and roofing, to name a few. When asbestos containing materials become damaged or disturbed, toxic asbestos fibers can be released into the air. If these ...

Oct. 16, 2009

By EnviroVantage

NEW YORK (NY) Indoor Air Quality and Mold Experts

We provide indoor air quality (IAQ) pollution testing/sampling throughout the New York City (NYC) and New York State (NY) area for problems such as mold, bacteria, chemicals, allergens, dust, asbestos, lead and Building Related Illness or Sick Building Syndrome. We have provided IAQ and mold services in the NYC area for 40 years! Do You Have Indoor Air Quality Issues In Your New York Building? ...

May 1, 2019

By Atlantic Environmental, Inc.

Environmental Consulting case study

Service(s) performed: This project included Preliminary Design/Budgeting, Asbestos Survey, Project Manuals (work procedures and drawings), Bidding Assistance, Project Management, Work Observations/Air Monitoring, Final Air Clearance, Fireproofing Testing, Final Report, Abatement Log Drawings and Operation and Maintenance Program. Summary: Our multi-disciplined team of experts was selected as the ...

Jun. 25, 2014

By EFI Global, Inc.

Selwood Housing – Case Study

Project Highlights After a successful tendering process, Envirochem was awarded the contract to provide surveying and analytical services to Selwood Housing. Envirochem are responsible for organising a large number of management surveys of various Housing stock in the relevant timescales. Additional analytical services include bulk analysis of bulk materials for asbestos content, air testing and ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

Wills Factory – Case Study

Project Highlights We have recently completed the clearances at the Former Wills Tobacco Factory in Bristol. This work involved a large number of site visits and a total of 5 clearances on sprayed asbestos coating (each area requiring approximately 20 pumps). Project Description The work commenced on 18th October and was completed on 4th December.We have recently completed the clearances at ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

Guest Editorial: Pushing Tort Reform to the Forefront

The daunting costs of uncontrolled tort claims beg the need for tort reform. The need for tort reform legislation has reached a new level of urgency. A few facts explain why. The “elephantine mass” to which U.S. Supreme Court Justice Souter likened asbestos litigation shows no sign of receding. Indeed, the mass continues to feast on an orgy of claims – over 60 companies have sought bankruptcy ...

May 1, 2003

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Langstone Technology Park – Case Study

Project Highlights Over the last 10 years, Envirochem have been responsible for managing the asbestos at Langstone Technology Park, including the reassessment of the Asbestos containing materials, organising remedial and asbestos removal work, along with analytical monitoring during these works and the provision of asbestos awareness training to ensure the maintenance team observe best practice ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

University of Southampton, Heavy Metal Contamination in Soils– Case Study

Project Highlights Over the last 15 years, Envirochem have for-filled the role of environmental consultant analysts to the University of Southampton. During a period of significant redevelopment, Envirochem has assisted with a whole range of projects supplying an exhaustive range of asbestos related services, chemical sampling and occupational hygiene analysis. Our close working relationship ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

Southampton General Hospital – Case Study

Project Highlights Envirochem work very closely with the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and their chosen contractors to assist in the management of asbestos containing materials within all buildings owned and managed by the trust. Project Description For the past few years we have assisted the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in the management of ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

Bournemouth Airport – Case Study

Project Highlights Envirochem are responsible for organising all consultant and analytical works relating to the removal of all asbestos containing materials from a busy working airport. Our work and advice ensured that the airport maintained its high standards and the airports customers and staff are able to operate in a safe and controlled environment. Project Description Working as ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

Fawley Power Station– Case Study

Project Highlights Asbestos air monitoring associated with asbestos removal and remediation was undertaken on the Fawley Power Station site on a daily basis for a duration of four years on behalf of CAPE Plc. Demolition asbestos survey have also been undertaken of all buildings due to demolished as a consequence of the closure of the plant and the proposed decommissioning and demolition. The ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

Identifying Naturally Occurring Asbestos Hazards at Worksites

Asbestos is the name given to a group of six different fibrous minerals that occur naturally in the environment. These minerals can be found in soil and rock formations in many regions of the Western United States. The term naturally occurring asbestos, or NOA, refers to the mineral as a natural component of soils or rocks as opposed to asbestos in commercial products, mining or processing ...

Aug. 3, 2015

By Clark Seif Clark Inc.

Buncefield Terminal Hemel Hempstead – Case Study

Project Highlights Envirochem managed the asbestos removal at the very high profile incident within the Buncefield Terminal. Our advice ensured that emergency repair works to the fuel terminal were not delayed during the reconstruction and rebuilding of the project. Project Description At 0600 on Sunday the 11th December 2005 a fault at the Buncefield Terminal caused a ‘fire ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

Bolderwood Campus Southampton – Case Study

Project Highlights Envirochem were responsible for organising all consultant and analytical works relating to the removal of all asbestos containing materials from a busy biomedical sciences facility. Our work and advice ensured that both the university and demolition contractor were able to proceed with their building project within a strict time frame. Project Description Working as the ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By Envirochem Analytical Laboratories LTD

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