At Danguard, we recently carried out asbestos surveys for around 20 farms part of a rural partnership in Dorset. As many agricultural buildings were constructed when asbestos was still widely used, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are often present. This makes the expertise of professional asbestos surveyors essential in identifying potential risks. Barns, storage Read more…
Asbestos surveys play an essential role in property management, ensuring that any potential hazards are identified and addressed. Danguard has recently completed asbestos surveys across 30 properties for a trust based in Wimborne. This variety of properties, including public houses and country estates, illustrates the potential presence of asbestos in Read more…
Netflix is suing a north London studio for more than £200,000 over claims production of period drama Bridgerton had to be moved because of fears asbestos would fall on the set. The firm signed a £2million-a-year deal to use Neasden Studios for the creation of the eight-part series, set in Regency London and starring Dame Julie Andrews. But High Read more…
Two former company directors have been sentenced and fined after a refurbishment project at a former department store was found to have disturbed asbestos containing materials (ACMs) while demolition work was still taking place. Newcastle Crown Court heard that during October 2017, the former Joplings Department Store in Sunderland was Read more…
A Manchester based construction company has been fined and its director sentenced to a community order of 200 hours unpaid work after workers disturbed asbestos during a refurbishment project. Manchester Magistrates Court heard that between May and June 2021, Sal Construction Ltd had been contracted to carry out refurbishment work Read more…
An asbestos management company director has been jailed after failures to protect workers from asbestos exposure during a major refurbishment project in Plymouth. Chelmsford Crown Court heard that in February 2017, concerns were raised by workers at Ensure Asbestos Management Limited who believed they were being put in danger whilst Read more…
Guest House Asbestos Survey in Wareham, Dorset An Asbestos Management Survey was carried out at Kemp’s Country House. There are around 12 guest rooms at this stunning guest house. Kemp’s Country House is situated on the edge of the Purbeck hills, in glorious unspoiled Dorset countryside. Facing south, Kemp’s overlooks Read more…