- By ICON GroupPublished On: March 15, 2024
Asbestos, commonly used in construction until the late 20th century, is now a known health hazard. Unfortunately, while it is no longer in use, its widespread presence in older [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: January 15, 2024
Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals, was widely used in construction and various building materials until the late 20th century. It was favoured due to its heat resistance, [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: December 8, 2023
If you work in the construction industry or similar, exposure to asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) is an ever-present risk. For this reason, ensuring you and any employees you oversee understand [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: November 15, 2023
If you are preparing to renovate your home, you’ll know how many steps are involved in simply getting started. One vitally important step that should never be overlooked is checking [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: October 30, 2023
When thinking about asbestos and the consequences we now know are related to its exposure, it can be easy to focus more on the medical aspect and costs associated. In reality, [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: September 15, 2023
If you’re considering a knock down rebuild or renovation of a property with a known risk of asbestos contamination, an asbestos inspection is vital. Due to the health risks [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: June 15, 2023
While asbestos-containing building materials were phased out of use in the 90s, the reality is that many homes built before this still contain asbestos. Asbestos in your home could [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: April 15, 2023
So you’ve discovered asbestos in your home pre-renovation and have been quoted more than expected to remove it. What now? Should you just DIY it? Surely there are YouTube videos [...]
- By ICON GroupPublished On: March 15, 2023
The discovery of asbestos in your home or business can be a stressful time for any property owner. If you are facing this yourself and preparing to have it [...]