The decision to close some schools and erect emergency structural supports in others just days before the start of a new term appeared to come about suddenly. The announcement followed three recent ...

The construction industry began using asbestos in the early 20th century because of its heat resistance, durability, and insulating properties. However, as health risks associated with asbestos came ...

Discover why commercial asbestos abatement is essential to property management, from identifying ACM and managing risks to ...

Oregon requires commercial buildings, regardless of construction date, to undergo an asbestos survey by an accredited inspector before demolition or renovation activities. For Portland property owners ...

JOHN, THANK YOU FOR THAT. THIS IS NEW TONIGHT AT TEN, A CLOSED SOMERVILLE SCHOOL IS TONIGHT FACING MORE ISSUES. THE CITY NOW SAYS THAT ASBESTOS HAS BEEN FOUND INSIDE THE WINTER HILL COMMUNITY ...

Buying an older home often brings expensive surprises. For one homebuyer, the costly discovery was that their new home's siding tiles may contain asbestos. Instead of rushing into a full replacement, ...

Jurisdictions are divided on the issue of whether there is a duty in take-home asbestos exposure cases, and while the majority of the states have not specifically addressed the issue in the asbestos ...

A house built in 1986 could contain asbestos, even though the likelihood is lower than homes from earlier decades. The key takeaway is simple: never assume — always test. Whether you're buying, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than two months after concrete fell onto a stairwell inside the Winter Hill School, city officials in Somerville say asbestos ...