Asbestos Consultation & Management Planning

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Planning a renovation or demolition? Don’t let asbestos slow you down.

Asbestos can be a hidden risk that impacts safety, schedules, and compliance. Federal regulations require a completed asbestos survey before any renovation or demolition project, regardless of the building’s age.

Our licensed asbestos inspectors conduct thorough surveys to identify asbestos containing materials (ACM), helping owners and project teams understand potential risks early and avoid costly delays.

Iowa-Specific Requirements

In Iowa, demolition and renovation projects require an asbestos notification that includes an asbestos survey. 

This process involves:

• Inspecting and collecting suspect materials on site
• Analyzing samples at an accredited laboratory
• Preparing a detailed survey report documenting the findings

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Environmental Protection Agency’s National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (EPA NESHAP) officials may halt a project if required asbestos testing has not been completed or if survey documentation is not available on site. Early coordination with an environmental team helps ensure compliance, protects workers, and keeps projects moving forward.

Our team supports clients throughout inspections, design coordination, construction observation, and regulatory documentation to mitigate asbestos related risks before construction begins.

Asbestos Management Planning

Facility managers are responsible for more buildings than ever, often with limited staff and budgets. Maintaining compliance with asbestos regulations can be complex and time consuming—especially with aging facilities.

Our asbestos management planners develop clear, practical management plans tailored to current building conditions while maintaining accurate records of historical inspections and abatement activities.

 Asbestos management plan services include:

• Budgeting and planning for future abatement
• Operations and maintenance (O&M) guidance
• Six-month surveillance inspections
• Three-year re-inspections
• Organization of existing asbestos records
• Serving as a reliable resource during renovations or emergencies

A compliant and up-to-date asbestos management plan helps protect occupants, supports regulatory compliance, and provides long term peace of mind.