Asbestos Abatement

The hazards and threats asbestos present are well documented. Back then, it was thought not only to be a good product for insulation and fireproofing, but it was even viewed as a “miracle mineral “, seemingly protecting every conceivable type of product and industry. That was years ago. Like other issues and products, we have come to learn that asbestos’s environmental and health effects have world wide impact.

To that end, LEC’s vast experience in asbestos abatement has proven itself repeatedly over the years. From asbestos removal in a small Tennessee bakery to massive work at the Pentagon in removing asbestos, lead based paint, PCB contamination & other materials followed by interior demolition, LEC handled each aspect of its abatement and demolition.

LEC takes total responsibility for regulatory Agency coordination, scheduling issues, permitting, removal of all contaminants, transportation and disposal, close out documents for close-out clearance sampling data, landfill disposition manifests, site personnel certification as well as all medical monitoring data.

All LEC work, materials and procedures meets or exceeds local, state, federal, EPA & OSHA standards and guidelines.

Lakeshore Environmental takes a “hands on” appraoch to every project. Executive level personnel oversee all field work.

LEC’s Goal is the same, regardless of project size, type or complexity:
“…to safeguard the Occupants and to protect the Owner’s interest.”

Chrysotile is a fibrous mineral which does not burn or rot, is resistant to most chemicals, is flexible and possess high tensile strength. This unique combination of properties makes chrysotile an extremely useful material which has for many decades been established as a major component of lightweight reinforced cement products, friction materials, high temperature seals and gaskets and a host of other applications.

Chrysotile has been known for over 2000 years, being used initially for cremation cloths, oil lamp wicks and other textiles. But it is only in the 19th Century that chrysotile was first mined commercially in the Urals (Russia), in Italy and in Canada.

BellSouth Headquarters Building Birmingham, AL - An operational facility which scope of work entailed interior demolition and the abatement of 700,000 square feet of spray-on fireproofing and an elaborate decontamination unit on each floor giving accessibility to all work areas. A portion of the abatement project was performed utilizing a series of complex tiered scaffolding and the "dance-floor" system which enabled the work to be performed above the operational floor. The complexity of the project required that the Headquarters Building remain operational and occupied while maintaining a low profile with minimal disruption to the building daily operations. The 30 story building was staged in multiple phases consisting of abating (3) floors per phase. The removal of 25,800 sq. ft of spray-on fireproofing per floor. The project demanded intricate coordination with the building owner and managers, and various trades involved.

AmSouth Sonat Building Birmingham, AL. - The project involved a 30story hi-rise in a progressive plan to abate floors as they become available. A crew of 50 asbestos workers where assembled and mobilized. The project involved the protection of surrounding floors above and below where abatement was taking place. Each floor was completed within a six week time-frame.

United States Steel Fairfield Plant - The entire facility had to remain occupied and operational. The preparation of careful planning and execution was critical to the success of the project due to the highly sensitive areas of which the abatement was being performed.

The Former Rust Building at Ridgepark - An asbestos abatement and demolition project involving the core areas of a 5 story professional office building. Demolition and abatement of the 125,000 square foot facility was completed in the extremely tight schedule of 95 days. The removal of 125,000 sq. ft. of chrysotile fireproofing throughout the building. Being a fast-track project consisting of 45 man crew which had to be completed within an eleven week time frame in order for Brasfield and Gorrie General Contractors, Inc. to complete the build-back portion prior to the re-opening for the American Red Cross’s new Birmingham Headquarters’. Projected consisted of the abatement of fireproofing, pipe insulation, 9 x 9” floor tile removal and interior complete demolition.

National Linen Service – The project ran for eight weeks with over 20 asbestos workers. Upon completion of the environmental remediation, the facility was fully demolished to make way for the Children’s Hospital Park.