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How to Estimate the Cost of Asbestos Removal

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APApril 25, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
cost of asbestos removal
If you’ve recently discovered, or fear you may discover, asbestos in one of your buildings, you may be wondering how to estimate the cost of asbestos removal. Contrary to common belief, asbestos continues to be used in a variety of building applications, and this means that even modern buildings require an asbestos survey prior to...

What is the Cost of An Asbestos Test?

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APApril 10, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
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The presence of asbestos can be hazardous to workers and building occupants during renovations and even in the course of daily business, and the only way to know if it is a problem is to test for it. What Is Asbestos and Why Is It a Problem? Asbestos is a heat-resistant silicate fiber that is…

Here’s What You Need to Know About National Asbestos Awareness Week

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APApril 8, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
National Asbestos Awareness Week
This month the U.S. Senate approved Resolution 15, which institutes a National Asbestos Awareness Week for the week of April 1-7. The resolution was a bipartisan effort widely lauded as an important movement toward safer buildings and workplaces. “Each year, up to 40,000 Americans die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases while imports and use continue,” says...

Here’s When You Should Do Asbestos Testing

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APMarch 14, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Asbestos Testing
If you’re planning a renovation or demolition project this year, you want to be prepared to protect workers from potential hazards - and yourself from potential liability. Many property owners assume that if a building is relatively new, they don't need to worry about testing for asbestos. Unfortunately, this often ends badly, like it did...

Who To Call When You Need a Mold Consultant

Edmund SmithFebruary 27, 2019 Edmund Smith
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If you’ve recently received the unwelcome news that there may be mold contamination in one of your buildings, you may need a mold consultant. Mold is a significant health hazard and deserves immediate attention and remediation. But who should you call when you need a mold consultant? Obviously, you want someone you can trust and…

Here Are Our Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2018

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJanuary 9, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP

2018 was a year of enormous growth for us at GLE. We added 19 new team members and added 332 new clients in addition to our existing client base. At the same time, we continued our commitment to provide you with timely, useful information and news on topics that are important to you through our…

Is Your Child Being Poisoned by Radon at School?

Edmund SmithNovember 14, 2018 Edmund Smith

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute, responsible for between 15,000 and 22,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year. Prolonged exposure leads to a 1 in 100 chance of contracting the disease. Here’s what you need to know to make sure that your child’s school…

What Is The Clean Water Act?

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APSeptember 19, 2018 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Clean Water Act drop of water GLE

Across social media, people have been talking about changes to the EPA’s clean water regulations. On one side, folks are worried that it signals a loss of important protections. On the other, folks feel that it’s a return to clearer, more business- and farm-friendly standards. The reality is that most people don’t know what the…

Should You Worry About Asbestos in Crayons?

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIECAugust 29, 2018 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
tops of colorful crayons asbestos

Parents all over the United States have a fresh reason to worry about back to school season this year, as news spread that asbestos had been found in some brands of children’s crayons. But is the news true? And if it is, is it really a reason to worry? Here’s what everybody needs to know….

Here Are Your Top 10 Favorite Posts from 2017

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJanuary 4, 2018 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
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As we head into the new year, we like to look back to see which of our posts you enjoyed in the previous year, so we can bring you more of what you want. We thought it would be fun for you to see which of our posts were the most popular in 2017. Based…

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