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Redhills_Manchester_OfficeLOCATION

Address:

2nd Floor
Holinwood Business Centre
Albert Street
Oldham
OL8 3QL
Contact: 0161 684 2333

manchester@redhills.co.uk

BACKGROUND

Redhills first opened an office in the North of England in 2006. The office was developed in Leeds and due to client base and staff home locations the office was moved to Manchester in 2008. Due to expansion of the client base and workforce and our Manchester Office becoming the regional centre for our other Northern Offices in Newcastle and Scotland in 2011 we moved the office to a larger location with space to set up a laboratory which facilitates further expansion.

In May 2011 we achieved UKAS Accreditation for our bulk analysis laboratory. The office is run by an experienced team and continues to grow, servicing both a mature existing client base and a new developing client base.

SERVICES

We deliver the following services from the Manchester Office:‐

January 24, 2012 1:41 pm - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

NEWCASTLE OFFICE

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Address: Suite 1 Hubbway Business Centre, Bassington Lane, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8AD

Contact: 01670 700907 newcastle@redhills.co.uk

BACKGROUND

Redhills Newcastle Office was opened in 2009 primarily to facilitate a large rail contract within the North East. Over the past two years as our reputation has grown within the region we have begun to secure a larger client base and increased the number of staff within the region. In 2011 we moved offices to support this growth and aid the expansion of the office.

With a strong management team based in Newcastle with in excess of 30 years combined experience. Working within a number of different sectors within the region including, Rail, Local Authority, Education, Industrial and Financial our aspiration is to continue to expand both the client base and number of consultants within the region.

January 23, 2012 2:06 pm - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

SCOTTISH OFFICE

Redhills_Glasgow_OfficeLOCATION

Address: Caledonia House
Thornliebank Industrial Estate
Thornliebank
Glasgow
G46 8JT
Contact: 0141 270 8070

scotland@redhills.co.uk

BACKGROUND

Redhills have been conducting works within Scotland for the past 8 years for our National Client Base. 2009 saw a number of contract wins in Scotland prompting a team of staff to be employed in Scotland working as home workers to facilitate contracts.

In 2010 due to further contract wins and strategic growth plans for the business a new office was opened. Within several months the resources within the office have substantially increased and the client base has grown and matured. The office facilitates a number of framework contracts as well as working with a large number of ad hoc and reactive works and supporting our National Contracts. We continue to grow this office and recruit within the Region. The office provides asbestos consultancy services throughout Scotland.

January 18, 2012 11:53 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

MIDLANDS OFFICE

Redhills_Birmingham_Office

BACKGROUND

Redhills Midland office opened in 2003 after a number of successful contract wins in the region. Our core staff worked with a stable client base for a number of years meeting the requirements of both local and national clients. In 2010 larger offices were moved into within the same property to support additional staff that were employed in the region to facilitate new contract wins.

The office facilitates a number of Framework Contracts in a number of sectors including University of Reading, University of Cambridge, Sainsbury’s, Screwfix, Specsavers and Birmingham City Council. The office continues to look for key areas of growth and additional staff will be brought in to facilitate this where required.

January 17, 2012 1:23 pm - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

WALES AND WESTERN OFFICE

Redhills - CardiffLOCATION
Address: Conway House
St Mellon’s Business Park
Fortran Road
St Mellon’s
Cardiff
CF3 0EY
Contact: 02920 369 030

cardiff@redhills.co.uk

BACKGROUND

Redhills, Wales and Western Office originally opened in Chepstow in 2000. As the resources within the office expanded and the office begun to secure more work there was a need to increase the office size and we moved offices into office accommodation at Conway House.

On 31st October 2006 we gained UKAS accreditation for this office. In 2010 we moved into a larger unit at the same site and a laboratory for the analysis of bulk samples accredited to ISO 17025 was opened with a full time laboratory analyst facilitating sample analysis across Midlands, Wales and the West. The office has a firm client base managing both local and national contracts and offers both planned and reactive works across Wales and the South West of England.

January 16, 2012 12:41 pm - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

SECTOR – Industrial
SERVICE – Asbestos Assessment

IndustrialBackground

A distribution centre based in the North West of England occupying a former asbestos processing factory. This global distribution company is committed to managing asbestos in its non-domestic properties. Following a review of a third party asbestos survey several areas containing high-risk asbestos containing materials were identified.

The client recognises and is committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees and complying with current UK asbestos regulations. The challenge facing this distributer was to assess the scale and nature of the problem quickly in order to take the appropriate action whilst maintaining a distribution facility working to strict stock movement deadlines.

Project Details

Redhills were employed to carry out an urgent review of all asbestos information pertinent to the sites and make recommendations. A Principal Consultant was able to attend site within a few hours of the initial instruction.

January 13, 2012 10:45 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

SECTOR - Banking
SERVICEAsbestos Consultancy Services

FinancialBackground

As with all retail groups, high street banks have many and varied compliance requirements in relation to asbestos. The Bank have appointed Redhills as their approved asbestos consultant for the past 3 years.

This contract encompasses all aspects of asbestos management including Management and Refurbishment / Demolition surveys, annual re-inspections and air monitoring. The portiolio covered within the remit of the contract includes not only all the high street branches but all commercial office premises and warehousing locations nationwide.

The contract also extends to working directly for their sub-contractors for the ongoing branch redevelopment programme.

Project Details

The Bank contract works in two distinct ways. Firstly, operating directly for the Bank to assist their day to day compliance with Regularion 4 “The Duty to Manage” of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2006). This element of the contract involves carrying out planned and programmed Management and Re-inspecrion surveys across large numbers of branches. These surveys are conducted discreetly during opening hours whilst not disturbing branch operations.

January 12, 2012 10:44 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

SECTOR - Domestic Premises
SERVICE - Asbestos Surveys

Background

Although Domestic Premises are not included within Regulation 4 “The Duty to Manage” of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2006) they are still wholly appropriate to Registered Social Landlords (RSL’s). There is still a duty to manage all communal areas in line with Regulation 4 and by virtue of the fact RSL’s are sending employees to work within Domestic Premises they are still a duty holder in this respect and have to fulfil their obligations under Legislation. HSG 264 has also provided some further clarification with regards to management of asbestos in domestic premises for RSL’s and further information can be found on this in the white paper section of our website.

We work with Registered Social Landlords across the UK undertaking asbestos consultancy activities in houses, flats, high rises and communal areas. The project detailed below is a Registered Social Landlord in Scotland.

Project Details

The contract was procured in 2010 on a 4 year framework after a robust tender process. The two work streams for this RSL are management surveys to provide asbestos register data and facilitate routine maintenance works and Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys to enable the demolition of properties.

The full Asbestos Surveying case study for domestic premises is available to download here:

January 11, 2012 8:30 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

SECTOR – Retail
SERVICECompliance Management

Background

A national traditional retail supermarket operator with a large portfolio of properties throughout the UK.

This UK retailer is committed to managing asbestos in its non-domestic properties and provides a safe working & shopping environment for both its employees and the large numbers of the general public who shop within its stores.

The challenge facing retailers of this scale is to comply with current UK asbestos regulations whilst maintaining optimal trading conditions in a highly competitive market place.

The portfolio we work within has over 600 properties throughout the UK, varying in size, age and construction.

Project Details

The contract was secured in 2009 following a robust selection programme. Works commenced with immediate effect starting with a thorough planning stage. Following this initial review Redhills commenced with the commencement of the high priority stores in phase 1 of a large scale nationwide survey programme.

The full Asbestos Compliance case study is available to download here

Compliance

About Redhills

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

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January 9, 2012 4:33 pm - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

Asbestos Surveys

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 requires a suitable assessment of asbestos to be undertaken that incorporates both identification and assessment.Asbestos_Surveying_1

A key stage in managing asbestos is to identify the location, type, condition and extent of any ACM’s. This can be achieved by carrying out an asbestos survey.

Do I need an Asbestos Survey?

If you are a duty holder with responsibility for buildings constructed pre-2000 you will probably need a Management Survey to assist in the mangement of asbestos (and protection of your employees health).

Or, If you are set to undertake any refurbishment or demolition works, you need to have a Refurbishment and Demolition Survey carried out before works commence.

Download the product summary document to find out more about our asbestos surveying services.

ASBESTOS SURVEYING

About Redhills

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

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December 19, 2011 9:20 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

Do I need Asbestos Testing?

If you are uncertain whether a material contains asbestos it should be tested if it is likely to be disturbed. A sample of the material can be taken and tested for asbestos fibres.

Asbestos Testing

If you are set to undertake an asbestos removal project you may require air testing. For licensable asbestos removal a 4-Stage Clearance air test is mandatory. Air testing may also be conducted for reassurance purposes or to assess exposure.

For more information about our Asbestos Analytical & Consultancy services, download the product summary sheet here:

ANALYTICAL & CONSULTANCY

About Redhills

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

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December 16, 2011 9:30 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

Why would you need our Analytical Services?

Analytical services can be categorised into two main types;

(i) analysis of bulk samples for asbestos fibres and
(ii) analysis of air samples for measurement of respirable fibres.

These tests can be undertaken to determine if asbestos fibres are present and the concentration of fibres in the air. CAR 2006 requires employers to prevent the exposure of their employees to asbestos

Asbestos Laboratories_2

For more information about our Asbestos Analysis & Consultancy services, download the product summary sheet here:

SERVICES PRODUCT SUMMARY SHEET - ASBESTOS ANALYSIS & CONSULTANCY

About Redhills

Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation.

Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.

For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk

Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk

Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here

December 15, 2011 11:13 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )

Leading asbestos and environmental consultancy, Redhills has hit the 1 million mark for the number of items surveyed for asbestos.

Using their partner software ‘Tracker’, Redhills hit the landmark figure at the end of October. Redhills have been using the compliance management software ‘Tracker’ for over 6 years which has provided increased efficiency and utilisation within the business as well as improving the turnaround times and reporting for clients , with its unique end-to-end business proposition: from quotation to invoicing.

Redhills offer a full suite of asbestos software solutions from a bespoke asbestos management package to a full facilities management package with an asbestos module. Kieran Moon, Commercial Director said: “To reach a million surveyed items is a real achievement for Redhills, we are able to automate the data capture process for all our clients, using tried-and-tested palmtop computers and smartphones.

Data can be returned to the office within minutes of completion on site.

November 8, 2011 10:41 am - Posted by Asbestos News  | Comments ( 0 )