Client
A major government agency with many premises throughout the United Kingdom embarked on a major refurbishment programme between 2004 and 2007. The programme involved redeveloping and refurbishing nearly the entire premises portfolio and, due to the scale of the project, was undertaken in regional project teams. First Environment was appointed to provide asbestos surveying and sampling services across the Midlands and East regions as part of the project team.
Scope
The project required the delivery of surveys to some 350 premises. First Environment’s asbestos division, then trading as Amencon, delivered the survey programme to a demanding schedule, mainly out of hours. Reassurance air testing was required on completion of each survey, with sample results posted before leaving site – delivered in partnership with a number of UKAS accredited analytical service providers.
In advance of each survey, the precise detail of which areas required survey had to be established through pre-survey site meetings and by marking and agreeing survey plans on the site drawings prior to commencement. The surveyor team were inducted into the safety training and project briefings required by the client, as the project was operated as a model for safety best practice for construction projects. Reactive support was provided throughout for additional spot sampling of suspect materials in areas not included in the survey programme. As the potential presence of asbestos had a significant impact on the project plan for each centre, a rapid five-day turnaround was required for each survey.
Core tasks
- Asbestos surveys to approximately 350 premises to a precise timescale
- Reassurance air testing on completion of each survey
- Adherence to project safety and reporting requirements
Key benefits
- Reports provided within five days of surveys being completed
- Reactive sampling support specific to client requirements