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Project management services during restoration of a school damaged by by Hurricane Juan

PLEL provided project management services for asbestos removal, microbial remediation and building drying to facilitate complete restoration of a School in Nova Scotia. Significant water ingress occurred after the building's roof membrane was destroyed by Hurricane Juan. The water caused the delamination and collapse of several areas of plaster walls and ceiling as well as the growth of mould. PLEL assessed the damage and developed work procedures to safely remediate the affected asbestos-containing plaster as well as mould contamination. A detailed workplan outlining the distinct phases of the entire re-construction project was developed and presented to the School Directors and parent groups.
Assistance was provided in the selection of a qualified drying contractor. Meausres were implemented to ensure that moisture levels of the wooden structure were within acceptable levels. The overall progress of the project was monitored and documented. To confirm the effectiveness of the site restoration program, a sampling program for airborne microbial agents was conducted after the completion of all work. The school was then re-occupied and a final report was prepared to detail the successful completion of the restoration project.