by Archi-QS | Nov 22, 2021 | All Posts, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
Friable asbestos (FA) products have been commonly used in commercial and industrial settings since the late 1800s for fireproofing, soundproofing and insulation. Some friable products were also used in houses and may still be found in houses built before 1990. As to...
by Archi-QS | Nov 22, 2021 | All Posts, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
What is Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)? It is a naturally occurring mineral found in the surface of the earth. It contains strong fibres that have excellent durability, fire resistance and insulating properties. Materials containing asbestos were...
by Archi-QS | Oct 1, 2021 | All Posts, Architecture, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Strata Services, Updates, Insights & Thoughts
What is project remediate? ‘Project Remediate’ is a three-year program launched this year by Construct NSW to help fix (remediate) potentially combustible cladding on eligible high-risk residential apartment buildings. What buildings are eligible? Class 2...
