Hazardous building materials are a presence in many older buildings, and this unfortunate reality is one that needs to be dealt with for the good of public health as well as for liability purposes. Unfortunately, toxic materials are a part of construction and, in many cases, continue to be in use. Hazardous building materials require expertise to diagnose and properly manage them, and our building environmental consultants are some of the best in the industry. And we don’t just say that–we are certified indoor and outdoor environmental consultants with decades of experience.

FACS Hazardous Building Material (HBM) management services help to identify and manage asbestos, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other hazardous materials in buildings. Prior to disturbing these materials or before renovation/demolition activities occur, HBM surveys should be conducted to identify the location and condition of potentially hazardous building materials. A hazardous building materials survey followed by appropriate tests (like asbestos testing) and reports is integral to management of these materials, and we can help you get there.

If you’re working on a pre-demolition hazardous materials survey, we have the tools and expertise to make sure that materials are properly identified and managed, as well as doing hazardous building materials assessment before and after the fact. We are the foremost experts on hazardous building materials and construction planning.

If materials are to be impacted, we can assist with specifications, abatement monitoring,  clearance testing and reporting. Operations and maintenance plans can also be created for material that will remain in the facilities. We help educate stakeholders, participate in planning activities, review renovations/construction plans and interface with regulatory agencies. Management plans for hazardous materials are not optional, and the consequences can be dire. Whether you need a polychlorinated biphenyls management plan or tactics for dealing with asbestos or other hazardous materials, we’re here to help.

Interested in tracking HBM in your facilities? With FACSTrack HBM, our proprietary web application, you can view and organize documents & photos on our web-based, interactive system with just a click of a button. Hazardous material survey reports are easily accessible, and you will have some of the best in hazardous materials consulting on the payroll.

Expertly managing hazardous building materials can be a herculean task, and with the help of our team, we can make a difference together.