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Asbestos Abatement

Bockmann Inc. has provided asbestos abatement services since its establishment in 1983. Growing with the industry since its infancy, has afforded Bockmann Inc the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the industry. Providing asbestos testing, design, and abatement services, allows Bockmann the ability to navigate owners through their facility needs.

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Bockmann Inc. completes approximately 700 projects per year, each ranging in costs and level of complexity. Our Project Managers work closely with Architects, General Contractors, and Owners, providing regulatory guidance, and pre-planning for their renovation/demo projects. This ensures projects start and finish in a timely manner and within budget.

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Bockmann Inc specializes is asbestos projects that offer a degree of difficulty or an aggressive schedule. Our abatement success is due to our front line supervisors who provide quality leadership with strict detail to safety and regulatory compliance. Our goal is to provide ideas and solutions with limited or no interruptions to a facilities operation.

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Professionalism, quick response, and reasonable pricing are attributes Bockmann commits to maintaining.

 

Bockmann, Inc. specializes in:

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  • Hospitals

  • Power Plants

  • Government Facilities

  • Educational Institutions

  • Underground Utilities

  • Commercial Property

Asbestos Removal Process; What You Can Expect of Your Contractor 

  1. A clean work environment at all times.

  2. Some abatements will require set-up of a  decontamination chamber.

  3. Seal off the areas to be treated with heavy thick milled plastic.

  4. Turn off HVAC system.

  5. Seal air ducts.

  6. Set up negative pressure, isolated work area using HEPA High efficiency particulate air scrubbers.

  7. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators & disposable coveralls.

  8. Bag and seal Asbestos containing waste material in special bags for removal.

  9. When required, perform Clearance Testing/Report by an independent environmental hygienist, providing a report of their findings.

  10. Provide a Waste Transportation Report, which is a record of your contractor’s shipment of the removed waste to an approved disposal site.

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PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl)  Abatement

Bockmann’s PCB specialists have years of experience helping clients understand and mitigate their risks, assessing potential PCB contamination, and remediation of PCB-contaminates when necessary. We’re here to help, with recommendations on assessing potential PCB contamination or full-service PCB project management.

 

  • PCB testing & Sampling

  • Risk Assessments

  • Underground Utility Coating Abatement

  • Construction Materials Abatement

  • PCB Removal & Disposal

Construction Materials Which May Contain PCB:
 

  • Buildings Built 1950-1979        

  • Brick & Concrete Caulking & Grout        

  • Window Glazing                                   

  • Coal-Tar & Rust Inhibitor Coatings

  • Adhesives, Tapes & Mastics                 

  • Thermal Insulation (Foam & Felt)

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  • Non-Conductive Electrical Coatings

  • Fire Retardants

  • Floor Finishes

  • Oil-Based Paints

  • Florescent Light Ballasts

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Mold Remediation

When indoor air quality problems arise, mold is an area of concern for home and facility owners. Extensive contamination can lead to health concerns and building deterioration. At Bockmann, Inc. we remain on the forefront of mold investigation and remediation, using the latest technology and information available. We strive to perform removal as efficiently as possible with the least amount of inconvenience to our clients' and daily business operations.

Our experienced professionals can assist you with:

 

  • Inspections and Assessments

  • Air Quality Sampling & Testing

  • Building Envelope Assessments

  • Water Intrusion Solutions

  • Operation and Maintenance Programs

  • Removal Options

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Mercury Abatement

Mercury abatement requires detailed, professional removal, cleanup and disposal, Bockmann has the experience and personnel to manage and complete such removals to meet your needs, and maintain compliance with all required jurisdictions.  

Mercury is a metal that is toxic to living organisms. It exists in several forms, some of which occur naturally in the environment.
 

Metallic or elemental mercury – an odorless, shiny, silver-white liquid – is commonly used in thermometers, barometers and fluorescent light bulbs. Metallic mercury is extremely dangerous. A few drops can generate enough fumes to contaminate the air in a room. Furthermore, skin contact with mercury can result in its absorption into the blood stream and potential health problems.

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Building materials that could contain mercury, include but are not limited to: fluorescent lamps, HID lamps, switches, barometers, thermometers, thermostats, some commercial HVAC equipment; and flow meters.
 

More concerning is the use of mercury in the manufacturing some rubber track and gymnasium flooring systems installed in the 1970s, mostly found in schools and university gymnasiums. 

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Lead-based Paint

Lead-based paint was widely used across the United States in homes, commercial buildings, and industrial settings prior to the 1950’s. It was still utilized until 1978 when the Federal government enacted regulations banning use in residential paint.

 

Bockmann Inc. provides expert technical services which includes assessing existing lead conditions, developing a conceptual plan, and providing remediation options. In addition, we focus on regulatory compliance including federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

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Bockmann Inc has 30 years of abatement experience encompassing many different removal options and techniques for our clients across the Midwest. Our specialty includes lead abatement on:  

  • Industrial Piping

  • Historic Plaster Walls and Ceilings  

  • Windows, Doors, and other Building Components

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Bird & Rodent Droppings Clean-up & Decontamination

Bird & rodent droppings can create a larger problem than the unsightly mess. Roosting and nesting areas of pigeons and bats can contain Histoplasma, a fungus that causes Histoplasmosis infection which can become a very serious condition. Rodent nesting materials, burrows, droppings, and contaminated surroundings can present a significant risk for development of Hantavirus. Therefore, it is very important to ensure a through cleanup and decontamination of immediate and surrounding areas.

 

Bockmann, Inc. has experienced personnel with proper equipment to cleanup and decontaminate affected areas quickly & effectively, and provide suggestion & solutions to eliminate future reoccurrences.

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