by stu | Apr 23, 2021 | blog
At Core Surveys, people regularly ask us whether asbestos awareness training is a legal requirement for employees and contractors – so we thought we’d answer in a blog. The reality is that, in many sectors, more employees are more likely to come into contact with...
by stu | Feb 25, 2021 | blog
As industry specialists, we’re often asked what R&D, or refurbishment and demolition surveys, involve. After all, they’re some of the most common types of asbestos surveys we do, among the various different kinds of assessments approved by the United Kingdom...
by stu | Jan 21, 2021 | blog
There are more different types of asbestos than you may have realised, and we’re often asked about them. If you’re not sure what it is, asbestos was widely used as a building material for decades pre-2000, due to its cheapness, strength and fire-protection and...
by stu | Dec 21, 2020 | blog
People often ask us – is an asbestos survey needed when purchasing a new home? It’s something buyers often wrestle with, even if the current situation may make this seem the least of your worries. Incidentally, you can still move house, even following the announcement...
by stu | Nov 28, 2020 | blog
While they’re readily (and increasingly) available online, there are various reasons why it’s not always a great idea to use a DIY asbestos testing kit. Of course, these home kits can seem quick, easy and relatively inexpensive, and it’s understandable that people are...
