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Asbestos was a material that was widely used within construction and other major industries in the UK for a long period of time. As the towns and cities that we know today took shape in the late 1800s through to post-war Britain, asbestos was extensively used in many different areas. It was a substance that occurred naturally, could be mined in a relatively cost-effective way, ...

The Artisan Surveyors team has extensive experience conducting thorough environmental assessments for our clients. With our knowledge and expertise, we can provide all the data and information required prior to the development, re-development or acquisition of a site, leaving no stone unturned and no nasty surprises. What is a Phase 1 Desk Study? A Desk Study is a pragmatic pre ...

We all know about the risks attached to asbestos in buildings that were constructed before the UK-wide ban came into practice back in 1999. Understanding the need for assistance from a licensed asbestos management company will help you to come to terms with how to remain safe at all times when faced with potential disruption of asbestos-containing materials in a building. This ...

We still experience a large number of deaths every year in the UK as a result of exposure to asbestos. Even though it has been fully banned in this country since 1999 and some types of asbestos were banned decades prior to that even, it is still present in many different buildings that were constructed prior to the banning orders. If you come across asbestos in a building that ...

If you are the person legally responsible for the management of a building, you’ll understand that there are many different aspects of health and safety that concern you on a daily basis. 

Asbestos and asbestos containing materials can be deadly when disturbed and asbestos fibres are released into the air. It only takes one instance of exposure to asbestos for a person to become ill with a life-changing (and often deadly) asbestos-related illness. That is why it is so important to understand whether there is asbestos present when a building is to undergo refurbishment or demolition.

If you are the owner of a commercial property, or you are in the process of buying a commercial property, you may be the person legally responsible for managing any asbestos present at the property.

If you are the person responsible for the management of a commercial building, or you own a domestic (or commercial) property, and you are worried that asbestos might be present, it is important that you immediately look to rectify the problem.