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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 Contractor, interior demolition, mold removal, safety

May 11, 2017 by Banner Environmental Team Leave a Comment

Asbestos Removal Done Right and Oh-So-Wrong

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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 the subject of asbestos-related headlines – sometimes for good and sometimes for the bad. Let’s take a closer look.

For a Connecticut middle school, the asbestos removal was done so safely and by proper standards that activities were still able to be conducted in other parts of the building. The school needed to remove asbestos-laden tank and pipe insulation in their mechanical room as well as tile flooring in one section of the school. Although school officials opted to do the project in the summer, the school was still operating for summer activities. Parents of students were notified and no programming was interrupted thanks to the licensed abatement professionals ability to sanction and isolate the work areas. Regular air testing was also initiated to ensure the safety of the children.

And while this is how it should be done always, unfortunately, that’s not always the case.

In Ohio, the owner of a real estate development company has been fined and sentenced with jail time for the illegal removal and disposal of asbestos. In an attempt to save money, the individual hired a scrap worker to remove the asbestos from a building set to be demolished. The worker then disposed of the asbestos in a nearby wooded area and in trash bins in the neighborhood.

And in Pennsylvania, a man was sentenced to over a year in prison for falsifying documents, claiming that he had removed asbestos from an old church. However, the man never did the work and also fraudulently billed the property owner for services never executed.

Since asbestos was regularly used in building right up until 1990, it’s still very common in structures and needs to be completely removed during renovations and before demolitions. It’s critical to contract with a licensed asbestos abatement company, such as Banner Environmental Services, for all such work. Banner Environmental Services is fully-licensed and trained, providing service to Rhode Island and Massachusetts (including the Cape Cod area, Nantucket, and the Islands). Contact us for more.

Filed Under: Asbestos, Projects, Renovations Tagged With: abatement, asbestos abatement, Asbestos Contractor, asbestos remediation, asbestos removal, Boston, Cape Cod, Complete Demolition, environment, environmental protection, Fines, Improper asbestos removal dangers, interior demolition, licensed asbestos contractor, MA licensed, massachusetts, Nantucket, Penalties, rhode island, Rhode Island licensed asbestos contractor, rules and regulations, schools

October 19, 2016 by Banner Environmental Team

Before & After: Asbestos Remediation

asbestos basementWhen 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 other areas of the home. Equipped with the proper certifications/ resources, tools, and training our team was able to quickly and efficiently remove the hazardous materials, including asbestos, and auxiliary waste to restore the basement and residence to a safe and livable space.

Check out the before and after images of this particular asbestos remediation project above.
In a different situation, the owner could have forgone calling an environmental services company, resulting in more harm done. When harmful materials are handled without the proper precautions and tools, it can accelerate the damage and contamination to surfaces, the air and people. What could be hidden from plain sight can have lasting effects if not handled properly. In addition to home remediation projects like this one, we also specialize in commercial environmental services’ applications. Complete, interior, and select demolition services are also available. All of our services are provided with assurance that safety is implemented every step of the way – including the work site and surrounding area.

If you would like a free estimate for a remediation project, call us at 866-934-2374 or schedule your free estimate today. We provide services throughout all of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Greater Boston, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket.

Filed Under: Asbestos Tagged With: abatement, asbestos abatement, asbestos remediation, asbestos removal, auxiliary waste, basement, EPA, Improper asbestos removal dangers, interior demolition, MA licensed, massachusetts, Massachusetts licensed asbestos removal contractor, rhode island

July 28, 2016 by Banner Environmental Team

Complete Demolition Before and After

We recently completed a full demolition project for Signature Healthcare as you can see in the before and after images below.

Complete Demolition BeforeComplete Demolition AfterAs a fully licensed and insured contractor, Banner Environmental Services provides comprehensive demolition services from planning and preparation to in-depth clean-up – as you can see in our complete demolition before and after here.

We understand that each and every demolition project is unique including uncovering what lies hidden within and/or beneath a structure, which is why our customers have come to rely on the breadth of experience our team possesses. Our team of highly-qualified and trained technicians are not only fully equipped to manage complete demolition projects in their entirety, but they are also ready to combat any environmental issues that may arise throughout the course of the demolition.

In addition to the standard demolition and environmental services, our customers are also provided assurance that safety is implemented every step of the way. This includes the work site and surrounding area.

If you would like a free estimate for a complete demolition project, call us at 866-934-2374 or schedule your free estimate today. We provide services throughout all of Massachusetts including Greater Boston, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket.

Filed Under: Demolition Tagged With: Complete Demolition, interior demolition, Select Demolition

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