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January 9, 2018 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

3 Ways to be More Environmentally Proactive

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As we can all agree, weather as we know is continually changing. Who remembers the 90-degree temperatures late last September? And just last week there was snow in Florida and New Hampshire’s Mount Washington registered as the second coldest point on the planet! This continual evolution of weather could easily be described as destabilized, and it is impacting our environment. One of the key statements to our mission is to:

Make our population safer by removing hazardous materials from indoor and outdoor sites, preserving natural resources, preventing pollution, and protecting the environment.

Too often than not, attention given to the environment is reactive as opposed to proactive. Even in our work, we offer clean-up, removal, and demolition. Although our team can certainly help with these and are experienced in this work, we are looking at 2018 with an opportunity to be just a tad more proactive. Here are 3 ways we as a community can be more environmentally proactive in 2018.

  • Plan for Asbestos Remediation | Yes, we know removing asbestos is typically a reactive activity, but there is an opportunity to be proactive in planning for and removing it in safe and effective way, as opposed to waiting until something and/or someone disturbs it and it becomes a hazard. Schools are mandated to have an asbestos removal plan in place, continuously making effort to mitigate asbestos each year and/or as resources allow. This is an initiative that can and should be adopted for commercial and residential properties where it is known or suspected that asbestos exists.
  • Prevent Mold | The key to mold prevention is moisture control and although there are numerous ways to control moisture, identifying problem areas, drying any wet areas immediately, and ensuring proper ventilation are three fundamentals. Problem areas may include a basement that floods or areas where condensation is prone such as a poorly ventilated bathroom. One way to instill the area is kept dry is to make sure that any appliances have vents to the outside, or that exhaust fans are in place and working to deplete any moisture. If vents are not prevalent, use a dehumidifier to aid in the war on moisture control.
  • Survey Demolition Sites in Advance | When it comes to interior or select demolition projects, it is wise to either conduct a survey in advance to determine what may lie hidden within the walls and/or have an environmental professional on-site during the demolition to help secure the site and identify and remediate any potentially hazardous materials should they be present.

Of course, there are so many ways to be proactive when it comes to the environment and hopefully this quick hit list might spark an idea or two for keeping the community-at-large safe from hazardous materials found within our homes, offices, or schools.

Should you need help with mold remediation, asbestos removal, and/or interior or select demolition, please contact Banner Environmental Services. We provide environmental services to all of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands.

Filed Under: Asbestos, Demolition, Mold Remediation Tagged With: asbestos, Asbestos Contractor, Demolition, interior demolition, Mold Remediation, mold removal, safety

October 11, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

Neighbors Raise Concerns During Demolition Project

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A bit of citizen action has helped prevent the furthering of some disruptive and dangerous demolition in Wilmington, MA recently.

It’s not atypical for demolition projects to occur, but for neighbors to be the flag raisers at the first signs of improper handling of hazardous materials, is a unique scenario. That’s what happened at 13 Muse Avenue, when an old house, built more than 100 years ago, was demolished. After neighbors submitted complaints to officials at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Town of Wilmington that rules that regulate proper asbestos removal weren’t being followed, MassDEP ordered the work to be halted.

State and federal rules require a work stoppage as soon as asbestos is discovered at a site until a plan for its safe removal can be drafted. It was found that the siding of the home contained asbestos.

The town received the demolition permit the day before the complaint was filed by a resident about the improper asbestos removal. Several days later, the contractor met with MassDEP, which approved the asbestos removal plan. However, once work continued, neighbors remained concerned with the contractor’s practices, attending the Select Board meeting to voice their apprehension.

One neighbor, Dave Norton, was particularly worried about his granddaughter and his neighbors after the demolition triggered a cloud of asbestos dust. “I just was infuriated that the town would allow this to happen,” Norton said.

Thankfully, the complaints helped MassDEP order the contractor to be removed from the project, but not after the damage had been done. Now, a state-approved firm has been brought in to remove the known carcinogenic materials.

The town admits that the contractor initially took zero steps to contain the cancer-causing dust. “It seems to me that the gentleman was expecting that he would be able to just do the work, nobody would make an issue about it and he would save a little money,” the Wilmington town manager said.

Relying solely on “good-faith,” the town has admitted that its regulations made no requirement for contractors to require proof of how they’d handle asbestos removal safely. However, this instance has sparked change at the municipal level, with specific language now being drafted that would mandate contractors to submit to the town a game plan for handling asbestos.

The town has formally apologized to residents and says the contractor is likely to face both local and state fines.

Banner Environmental Services is a licensed contractor in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. If you have an environmental project, contact us for your free estimate today, and should you want references, simply let us know and we will be happy to provide them.

Filed Under: Asbestos, Demolition, Projects, Renovations

August 15, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

Banner Environmental Services Supports Starr Development’s Restoration Project in Fall River

In case you missed it, we recently shared a recap on the project that focused on bringing life back to the Cornell Mill in Fall River. The mill, built in the 1800’s, is a 192,000 sq foot old cotton mill which operated until the Depression. By July of next year, the Mill will be restored into beautiful one and two-bedroom apartments by Starr Development.

Demolition ProjectBanner Environmental Services worked with Starr Development to provide asbestos abatement and interior demolition services. The flooring and beams which were dismantled were set to be reclaimed throughout the building and the remainder of the salvaged wood set aside for other restoration projects Starr takes on in the future. As part of the overall project, Banner also removed asbestos containing window glaze in preparation for new window installations.

We shared the project update on Facebook and here is what one reader had to say:

“Starr hires some great contractors, and it seems Banner is no exception. Considerable progress, and faster lately. Renovating an 1890 Fall River mill, and doing it right. Not the city’s tallest textile mill, but it has excellent light. I’ve yet to see anything from Starr that was described as “merely adequate” from Starr. Am told windows will be double-pane glass…”

A special shout out and thank you for the kind words, but more so for the opportunity to be a part of such a prestigious project! We too are anxious to see the final restoration! To stay in the loop on our latest projects, be sure to follow us on Facebook here.

Filed Under: Asbestos, Demolition, Projects Tagged With: asbestos abatement, Complete Demolition, Demolition

June 6, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

Banner Environmental Services Receives Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Certification in Massachusetts

Franklin, MA June 6, 2017 – Banner Environmental Services, an environmental services company headquartered in Massachusetts, announces their new Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) certification for both asbestos abatement and demolition in Massachusetts.

DCAMM CertificationDCAMM, an agency within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F), is responsible for capital planning, major public building construction, facilities management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its Office of Contractor Certification certifies companies to bid on vertical construction projects by Massachusetts public agencies pursuant to M.G.L. Chapters 149, 149A and 25A. The certification process ensures an extensive pool of eligible and responsible bidders while simultaneously enhancing the competitive bidding process.

“Delivering the highest standard of customer service and overall compliance not only shape our team’s core values as a locally-owned and operated business, but they are also representative of DCAMM’s mission,” shared, Stephen Wenzel, Co-owner, Banner Environmental Services. “This alignment, coupled with our leadership position in the environmental service and demolition field, makes our DCAMM certification a win-win and one that we are honored to have received.”

“The DCAMM certification, in addition to our recent WBE certification, are both significant to us and we look forward to the role they will play in our business opportunities moving forward,” added Stephanie Robl, Co-owner, Banner Environmental Services.

Banner Environmental Services is a licensed asbestos contractor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with extended service to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. In addition to asbestos testing, surveying, and abatement, the company also provides mold removal and remediation, black and gray water clean-up, complete and select demolition services, as well as vermiculite removal. Their environmental services are offered for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.

For more information on Banner Environmental Services, visit bannerenvironmental.com.

About Banner Environmental Services
With over 25 years of environmental experience, Banner Environmental Services, Inc., both a WBE and DCAMM certified company, focuses on the mission of promoting positive change for their customers, the community, and the environment. Banner Environmental Services is fully-licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, covering the Greater Boston area and including Cape Cod and the Islands. For more information, including comprehensive services provided, visit bannerenvironmental.com.

Filed Under: Asbestos, Demolition, Press Release Tagged With: asbestos removal, DCAMM, DCAMM Certification, Demolition, Stephanie Robl, Stephen Wenzel

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