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Anderson of Environmental Compliance Services receives Mass. Asbestos Project Monitor license

According to Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (ECS), Nickolas Anderson has obtained his Mass. Asbestos Project Monitor license. Anderson is a field technician responsible for performing indoor air quality and building material surveys involving the collection and laboratory submittal of suspect regulated or toxic materials, data reduction and report preparation for survey reports, management plans, abatement designs, and abatement closure documents. In order to receive his certification, Anderson attended a 40-hour Project Monitor initial course and the 40-hour NIOSH 582 Equivalent course detailing the intricacies of the NIOSH 7400 method for phase contract microscopy analysis of samples collected. With his new certification, Anderson is now lawfully capable of project monitoring activities on any project where asbestos abatement is performed. Responsibilities of an Asbestos Project Monitor include, but are not limited to, daily monitoring of project activity, collection of daily and final air clearance area samples, performance of a final visual inspection to confirm total removal of all asbestos containing materials contained in the scope of work, as well as an overall familiarity with the regulations that govern asbestos abatement and interpretation of their application in the field.
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Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps. While it’s impossible to prevent disasters and power outages entirely, proactive preparation can significantly minimize their impact on your commercial building.
The New England Real Estate Journal presents<br> the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal presents
the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

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The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

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