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Asbestos in Schools

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 […]

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, an agency within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F), is responsible for capital planning, major public […]

Failing the Grade with Asbestos is Not an Option

In 2015, a new report was published entitled, Failing the Grade: Asbestos in America’s Schools, from the office of U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA). The report states that two-thirds of the school districts across 15 states have acknowledged the presence of asbestos in their schools. What became apparent in the report is that asbestos brings […]

Asbestos Removal Done Right and Oh-So-Wrong

Despite asbestos being outlawed as a construction material in the United States decades ago, it’s still rampant in existing structures, causing a nightmare situation in renovation and demolition projects. In most states, like Massachusetts, it’s mandated that a licensed asbestos abatement professional handles the removal of the highly-dangerous material. Older buildings and homes are often […]

Massachusetts Launches New Initiative to Help Protect the Public from the Dangers of Asbestos

Last month, Massachusetts’ Attorney General Maura Healy announce a new initiative to help educate and protect children, families, and workers from the dangers of asbestos. The initiative, Healthy Buildings, Healthy Air, will bring together state agencies and school districts to ensure safe practices are upheld for the handling and removal of asbestos. It will also […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Why it’s Vital to Hire a Licensed Asbestos Contractor

Throughout the country, there are federal laws pertaining to the removal of hazardous waste products, including asbestos. There are variances in state laws, but Massachusetts thankfully has strictly regulated laws and regulations for the safety of the population of our Commonwealth. There are specific, strict, and detailed regulations around removal of asbestos in the home, […]

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We are Ready for your Next Project

We are a licensed MA contractor, ready for your next project. Whether large or small, planned or unplanned, our professional team of trained technicians are equipped and at the ready to help you to identify and mitigate environmental damage from asbestos and/or mold. As a licensed MA contractor we can help with black or gray […]

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Violating Clean Air Act in Massachusetts can be Costly

Exposure to asbestos can be dangerous and violating Clean Air Act can be costly, thus it’s imperative that when you suspect asbestos is present in your home or business that you contact a company who can appropriately identify and remove the substance while following proper and legal procedures. In Massachusetts, those who are performing asbestos-related […]