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By Alec Smith, Managing Director of Artisan Environmental   Recently, Jaime, our Trainee Asbestos Surveyor, and I had the opportunity to conduct a tailored Asbestos Refurbishment Survey for a timber-frame holiday cottage owned by Helen Clarke. This property holds a lot of history, as Helen's mother, Janet Taylor, lived in the chalet during World War II. Janet's father, John Tay ...

PropSki 2024: A Great Success for Artisan Environmental Earlier this year, Artisan Environmental had the pleasure of attending PropSki 2024, the premier networking event for property professionals, set against the stunning backdrop of the French Alps. Artisan’s Director, Alec Smith, joined hundreds of industry leaders for a week filled with networking, learning, and adventure. ...

As the new school year approaches, it's important to ensure that your school's facilities are not only welcoming but also safe. One crucial aspect of this is making sure that your Asbestos Register and Management Plan are accurate and up-to-date.   Why It Matters Asbestos, once a common building material, poses significant health risks if disturbed. Schools, especially those bu ...

At Artisan, we are thrilled to welcome two talented individuals who are essential to our long-term growth plans. Meet Rome, our new Office Administrator, and Jaime, our new Trainee Asbestos Surveyor. Their enthusiasm and expertise are already making a significant impact.   Rome – Office Administrator Rome joined the Artisan team last month and has quickly become an integral par ...

Asbestos, once hailed for its fire-resistant properties, has since been recognised globally as a significant health hazard. Following the widespread ban on its use in the UK 25 years ago, management, removal and disposal of asbestos have become crucial tasks. But what happens to asbestos after it’s removed from buildings?   The journey of asbestos begins with an Asbestos Manage ...

Asbestos identification, management, and, where necessary, removal, are critical responsibilities that ensure the safety and well-being of students, teachers, and staff in educational settings. However, the role of responsibility can vary based on several factors, including ownership and budget control. Whether your institution is a privately owned school, a community school, o ...

After 4+ years of dedication and continuous growth, we're thrilled to announce Sian has received a well-deserved promotion to Quality Manager! Sian's expertise in compliance, coupled with her passion for excellence, makes her the perfect fit for this role. She'll be leading our surveyor team, supporting the delivery of reports to our valued customers. Outside of work, Sian's lo ...

We recently carried out a series of Stage 1 RAAC inspections for a private college. The survey of the colleges' leisure centre highlighted the importance of careful planning to consider the location of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) within the building when carrying out a RAAC survey. Most of the structural building components could be accessed without the need to disturb ...

Produced as part of the Building Safety Act 2022, the Golden Thread has been designed to ensure higher safety standards and accountability in building management. Effecting property owners, occupiers, and investors of commercial properties, in this article we examine the implications and opportunities of this initiative, and provide an overview of your responsibilities.  Unde ...