What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that occurs naturally in rock and soil. It is a strong and fireproof silicate-mineral fiber that can become brittle (‘friable’) with age and, as a result, pollutes air and water. Extremely fine particles can become airborne and pose a threat to human health and safety. Serious illnesses such as ‘asbestosis’ and mesothelioma are examples of the types of illnesses caused by this known carcinogen. Asbestos is found in many building materials, such as acoustic ceiling tiles, insulation, patching compounds, roofing shingles, texture paints, glues, mastics, and vinyl flooring.
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In commercial real estate transactions, particularly convenience stores (C-stores) with gas stations, conducting the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is traditionally considered to be the buyer's responsibility. However, sellers can also benefit significantly from conducting a Phase I ESA before listing their property for sale.
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Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of Doug Knight as Technical Director of Equity PCA Group in our Building Sciences Division. Knight, a well-rounded expert […]
September 18, 2024
List Published September 2024 in the The Los Angeles Business Journal Partner Engineering and Science is pleased to announce that CFO Marc Goldberg has been nominated for the Los Angeles […]
