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EE&G was retained by the Florida Medical Center to conduct Asbestos Abatement and Air Monitoring Services at the North Building in Lauderdale Lakes. This building is a for-profit acute care hospital based at 5000 West Oakland Park Boulevard in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. The facility is accredited and provides emergency services.

The work was performed under the supervision of a Florida-licensed Asbestos Consultant for the removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). As a Florida-licensed Asbestos Contractor, EE&G provided labor and equipment to remove the ACM. This project followed a predetermined schedule of 7-8 workdays as-needed.

The process of asbestos abatement included:

• Determine the Area that needed Asbestos Abatement.
• Determine the Asbestos Abatement Procedure.
• Obtain Government Issued Permits.
• Assemble the Products Necessary for Asbestos Abatement.
• Complete Asbestos Abatement Process.
• Re-Test for Asbestos.

The process of Air quality monitoring included:
• Collecting Air Samples from Site.
• Battery Operated Instruments for Real-Time Measurements of Temperature, Humidity, Wind Direction, Wind Speed, PM2.5, PM10, CO, CO2, NOx, etc.
• Monitoring of Human Exposure to Harmful Pollutants.
• Detection & Measurement of Harmful Gases in Air from Collected Samples.
• Provide Solutions to Further Improve Air Quality in Companies.

EE&G also conducted final PCM air clearance monitoring, with analysis by a local 3rd party testing laboratory on a 6-hour turnaround time basis. A final report was submitted to accommodate local EPA and permit filing requirements. The completed job included Infection Control Risk Assessment barriers and requirements for Class III/IV work.

EE&G was retained by the City of Miramar, Florida to complete the removal of asbestos-containing material (ACM) from within various areas at the vacant Community Center prior to demolition of the building by others. The overall building area included administrative offices, a community room for use by residents and civic groups, a kitchen, daycare and various storage areas.

The work was performed in accordance with the Federal, State, and local regulation and under the supervision of EE&G’s OSHA and EPA certified professionals. As a Florida-licensed Asbestos Contractor, EE&G provided labor, materials, and equipment to remove and dispose of the ACM.

The process of asbestos abatement included:

• Provide the client a lump sum proposal based on EE&G’s estimate, the client’s asbestos survey, and a site visit.
• Determine the Asbestos Abatement Procedures to comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Submit Government required notifications and fees.
• Assemble the materials and equipment necessary for Asbestos Abatement.
• Complete Asbestos Abatement of floor tile and mastic.
• Conduct Phase Contrast Microscopy clearance air testing for remaining airborne asbestos fiber.
• Remove containment and equipment following acceptable clearance results.

EE&G was retained to respond to a fire recovery effort at the Lipscomb Community Center and Club Esteem. This center is used as an educational facility as well as a community center. The fire engulfed the structure’s interior, deteriorated block walls, structural trusswork, mechanical system, electrical system, plumbing system, kitchen hood and most every architectural finish associated with the interior and exterior of the structure.

The fire department’s efforts to save the structure also resulted in traditional water damage. As a result, significant structural components had to be demolished including walls and roofs inclusive of all finishes therein. EE&G salvaged selective contents along with some finishes and structural systems. This included a significant cleaning effort and a smoke abatement effort using the Odorox® system.

A set of permit plans were prepared for complete Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection/Fire Sprinkler, Controls, Data, and Security. This design work required a complete code upgrade and installation of a new sprinkler system, Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) and peripherals. These plans were submitted and the project was engaged on a fast track basis to support the needs of the client. EE&G performed the block demolition and restoration and then furnished and installed the engineered trusswork. Immediately thereafter, EE&G began the concurrent mechanical, electrical, plumbing, data/controls, fire protection and managed the work through completion.

EE&G was contracted by Biotest Pharmaceuticals  to provide design, construction, and consulting services for the erection of four negative air containments. The work was performed under the direction and supervision of EE&G’s Certified Industrial Hygienist as well as an Environmental Remediation Supervisor. EE&G engineered the ventilation system to maintain a minimum of -0.03 inches (wg) of negative pressure, and designed the management of air flow and filtration such that air entering the containment system would be HEPA filtered and the air flow within the containments would generally flow from areas of low contamination towards areas of higher contamination.

Following acceptance of the design by the Client, EE&G proceeded with the construction of the 4 containments using double layers of 6 mil poly. During the trial run of the Client’s process (approximately 3 days) EE&G supervised the site in order to respond immediately to containment failures and to effect repairs. EE&G provided consulting services in support of the overall project. These services included workers safety such as personal protective equipment, procedural development and air testing.