Project: Licensed Asbestos Removal Programme

Client: Sheffield City Council

Location: Sheffield

Timescale: Ongoing

Contracts Manager: Nick Powell

The contract from Sheffield City Council was to facilitate the removal of fibrous Asbestos materials from within loft spaces and service cupboards throughout multiple properties due to requiring access to these areas for maintenance and renewal purposes.

One of the key challenges Rilmac has faced is that the vast majority of the properties are tenanted. Rilmac and Sheffield City Council have regular meetings and proactively go out and speak to tenants one on one, explain the requirements of the works in question and book in suitable dates with them when they can vacate the property. A lot of these properties have tenants who are elderly or infirm which in turn requires additional support from both Rilmac and SCC to ensure the welfare of the tenant is not affected.

Particular attention is also made to the positioning of enclosures based on discussion with tenants regarding the transiting and waste removal through communal entrances, with each being made aware of all activities on site.

To date the project has been a smooth running, on-going contract concentrating on one area at a time, allowing tenants to get to know and feel confident with removal teams, along with a positive relationship with the client over the duration of the contract.

Client Feedback:

“A difficult contract made to look easy. Nick and Rilmac have gone the extra mile to ensure everything has gone well. Nothing has been too much trouble, with every member of the team giving their best. Cannot praise them enough. Have had two HSE inspections, both times having excellent feedback from them.”

Phil Matthews – Sheffield City Council