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Black Country Business Compass
Exploring the intersection of construction, technology, and current events.
What Happens During an Asbestos Survey?
What Happens During an Asbestos Survey?
BCA Contracts
Dec 1, 20255 min read
Where Can Asbestos Typically Be Found in a Building - A House, Your Home
Where can asbestos typically be found in a building - Houses
BCA Contracts
Nov 20, 20253 min read
The Compliance Trap: Managing Mold on Textured Ceilings Under Awaab’s Law
The Compliance Trap: Managing Mold on Textured Ceilings Under Awaab’s Law
Elle
Nov 20, 20254 min read
The Silent Double Threat: Why You Should Never Rush To "Just Scrub" Mould off a Textured Ceiling
Finding black mould in your home triggers an immediate instinct: get rid of it. Mould is aftrerall dangerous, unsightly, and bad for our respiratory health. However, in millions of older homes, the ceiling itself poses a far greater risk than the mold growing on it. If you live in a property built before the year 2000 (and especially before 1985), scrubbing that patch of damp, black mould on your textured ceiling could release deadly fibres into the air. This is the "silent
BCA Contracts
Nov 20, 20255 min read
Asbestos Testing vs. Asbestos Surveys: Are You Sure Which One You Need?
Asbestos testing vs. surveys: Know the difference. Understand bulk sampling, Management, and Pre-Refurbishment/Demolition Surveys (HSG 264) to ensure safety and meet legal requirements.
Elle
Jun 17, 20254 min read
A Homeowner's Guide to Identifying Asbestos: Spotting the Hidden Danger
Asbestos: The word itself can trigger worry for homeowners. For decades, this mineral was a popular building material.
BCA Contracts
Mar 31, 20253 min read
Understanding Asbestos Release and the Potential for Re-contamination
Degrading asbestos cement releases fibres that can be carried into gutters. Blocked gutters can then deposit these fibres onto building surf
Goose
Mar 27, 20252 min read
Repairing, Covering, or Removing Your Artex Ceiling
Repair, cover, or remove your artex ceiling (stipple/broken leather patterns). Crucially: TEST FOR ASBESTOS FIRST (pre-1990s).
Elle
Mar 17, 20256 min read
How to Create an Effective Asbestos Management Plan for Care Homes
Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause serious health problems if it is not managed properly. Care homes, in particular, need to...
BCA Contracts
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Meeting UK Asbestos Regulations in Care Homes
Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause serious health problems if it is not managed correctly. In the UK, there are strict...
BCA Contracts
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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