Massachusetts Launches New Initiative to Help Protect the Public from the Dangers of Asbestos
Last month, Massachusetts’ Attorney General Maura Healy announce a new initiative to help educate and protect children, families, and workers from the dangers of asbestos. The initiative, Healthy Buildings, Healthy Air, will bring together state agencies and school districts to ensure safe practices are upheld for the handling and removal of asbestos. It will also […]
The Mysteries of Mold: Part 1
There are elements of our natural world that are sweet and pleasant, while others tend to be more detrimental. With the negative health effects… mold happens to fall closer to the later. Molds are part of the natural environment in which we live. Outdoors, mold plays an active role to break down and decompose dead, […]
Former Cotton Mill Restoration Involves Asbestos Window Glazing Removal
Old buildings often contain hazardous materials in places you may not think about. That’s the case in the Cornell Mill in Falls River, MA., which is undergoing a renovation. The former cotton mill, built in the late 1800s, will become 101 market rate housing units. The granite building has some great features like hardwood flooring, […]
Banner Environmental Services Residential Asbestos Abatement Project Gets 5 Stars
We recently completed a residential asbestos abatement project for one of our customers and he was kind enough to share his experience with Banner Environmental Services on our Facebook page, rating our company as 5 stars. Thank you Lenny! Banner Environmental is a great example of highly professional approach, excellent service and competitive pricing. Nicole […]
Boston Building gets Asbestos Abatement and Converts to Housing
For Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood, a large building is seeing a transformation. The Verizon building on Harrison Avenue is being converted into apartments and perhaps eventually condominiums. The $14 million project required a large asbestos abatement, which Banner Environmental Services provided. Next, Banner Environmental Services will focus on the interior demolition. The top three floors of […]
The Severity of Skipping Steps
There is a reason asbestos has been hard-banned in 58 countries. The mineral is extremely hazardous to humans – linked to mesothelioma and countless other life-threatening illnesses. However, the United States has merely litigated its usage in certain products and only since the 1980s. Therefore, its use in insulation, shingles, ceilings, floor tiles, and several […]
Pain-free Abatement
We love receiving feedback like this from our satisfied customers. Check out what Lauren in Plymouth, MA had to say about her recent engagement with Banner Environmental for an abatement job. “I needed 260 hideous square feet of 1967 flooring removed from my house, so I called a bunch of local abatement companies. Banner Environmental […]
Banner Environmental Services Secures Asbestos Contractor License in Rhode Island
As a licensed contractor, Banner Environmental Services, is now able to provide asbestos survey, testing, remediation and removal for any residential, commercial, or institutional projects within Rhode Island Franklin, MA November 2, 2017 – Banner Environmental Services, headquartered in Massachusetts, has obtained an asbestos contractor license in the state of Rhode Island, expanding their service […]
Before & After: Asbestos Remediation
When we received a call that there was a potential for harmful substances, including asbestos and waste in a residential basement, we knew we’d be able to help. Our responsive team assessed the situation and concluded that asbestos was present. They then immediately secured the area containing the asbestos to prevent any additional exposure to […]