Deconstruct UK was contracted to remove asbestos contamination from the roof space above a hospital ward. The asbestos insulation on heating pipework had deteriorated, contaminating the 120m2 roof space. Deconstruct removed all contaminated materials while taking care not to breach the ceiling and endanger the areas below. They utilized a modular decontamination unit and carefully planned waste removal through live hospital areas. The project addressed challenges from the hazardous location over a functioning hospital.

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Public Healthcare Case Study
Removal of asbestos contamination from within the roof space above a hospital ward.
Client: Ayerst Environmental ltd
Location: Hospital Ward
Contractor: Deconstruct UK Ltd
Completion Date: June 2011
Sector: Health
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2. About the Project:
The asbestos insulation that had been applied to the heating pipework within the
roof space had deteriorated and presented widespread contamination throughout
the roof.
Deconstruct were appointed to remove all contaminated materials within the roof
space, including fibreglass insulation and pipe lagging.
Following the removal and bagging of the contaminated material from the 120m2
roof space, all surfaces were cleaned using ‘tac’ rags and h-type vacuum cleaners.
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3. Project Challenges:
The contaminated roof space was located directly over a live hospital environment,
including consulting rooms and offices.
Every care had to be taken to avoid breaching the ceiling and contaminating the live
areas below.
The decontamination process was methodical and laborious working off Youngman
boards spread between the joists.
Due to the distance from the work area to the exterior of the building it was necessary
to utilise a modular decontamination unit erected inside the building.
The removal of waste from the building had to be meticulously planned and very
carefully carried out as the waste route was through live areas of the hospital.
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4. List of Services:
Services provided by Deconstruct UK Ltd:
Deconstruction Services
Demolition Services
Enabling Works
Asbestos Removal Services ✓
Asbestos Surveying Services
Ground Works Services
Piling Services
Steelwork Installations
Builders Works
Emergency Dangerous Structures
Temporary Works
“All of the services above are provided by Deconstruct UK Limited.”
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