The University of Georgetown in Washington, DC, is the nation’s oldest Catholic as well as Jesuit university, founded in 1798. This means that some of its buildings are quite aged, as well as many were erected, expanded, refurbished or renovated extended before the dangers of asbestos were known to the community. For most of the [...]
The Huron Learning Center in Michigan is moving to a recent facility, as well as teachers as well as staff couldn’t be happier. The recent 32,000 square-foot facility features secure entrances, air conditioning as well as the latest technology. The building, completed in May, has classrooms, therapy rooms, isolation rooms, a nurse’s station, offices as [...]
An innovative idea from the Lung Cancer Alliance based in Washington, DC is heartily endorsed by attorney John Langdoc, of Dallas-based law firm Baron & Budd, P.C., a well-known advocate for victims of mesothelioma as well as asbestos-related illness. The program, called Give a Scan, makes data available to cancer researchers all over the world [...]
The Buena Vista mansion, built about 1849, is one of Roanoke, Virginia’s oldest homes. Scott as well as Ascension Horchler would similar to purchase the mansion to renovate for take as a intimate home, but the community has expressed some concerns. The property, used for years as a community center, would be sold to a [...]
In October 2007, the State of New York committed to funding the tens of millions of dollars essential to level retail as well as office buildings in Rochester. Just recently, a contractor was approved to begin the work. The $9.6 million project, which includes completely demolishing six buildings, three skyway bridges plus the partial demolition [...]
The historic Obici House in Suffolk, Virginia, former home of Planters Peanuts founder Amedeo Obici, is undergoing extensive renovation including asbestos as well as lead abatement before leaseholder Ronnie Rountree can turn the house as well as grounds into a golf course. The carriage house will be torn down as well as replaced with a [...]
Jefferson County School District 509-J in Madras, Oregon faces a hefty fine for violating asbestos laws in conjunction with an asbestos removal project. Two district employees are as well as on the hook for violations. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) charged that the school district as well as its employees removed asbestos floor [...]
Under current legislation, the cost for construction as well as renovation of Louisiana community schools is carried by local taxpayers, which puts schools in low-income areas at extreme disadvantage. Many of Louisiana’s 1,400 community schools are disintegrating because districts cannot afford repairs, as well as some conditions—such as asbestos as well as leaks—pose humorless health [...]
The cause of an explosion that west most of the Morristown & Morris Township Library in shambles is still undetermined. Community Service Enterprise Group (PSE&G) claims that the gas line installed at the building isn’t to blame because common gas was not detected after the explosion. They acknowledge that some gas caused the explosion, but [...]
Crews recently began demolition of the former Sears keep in the Barstow Mall in Barstow, California. Construction work started after asbestos abatement was performed. By December 1, officials hope that renovation of the aged mall will provide a recent home for offices of the San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department as well as Kids as [...]
