Long-term Partnership Delivers Expert Asbestos Management for North East Council’s CLASP Estate

Since 2012, Lucion Services has been a trusted partner for asbestos management for a North East County Council.

This long-standing relationship has resulted in the successful completion of 369 asbestos surveys and 104 air tests over the past three years alone, demonstrating our consistent commitment to excellence in asbestos management, particularly in Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme (CLASP) buildings that form a significant part of the council’s educational and public building portfolio.

The Challenge

The Council faced particular challenges with their extensive portfolio of CLASP-type buildings, constructed between the 1950s and 1980s. These structures present unique complexities due to their design, including hidden voids and difficult-to-access areas where asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are commonly found. The council needed a partner who could safely and thoroughly inspect these challenging spaces while maintaining operations in busy public buildings, especially schools.

Our Solution

Our specialist asbestos and hazardous materials company, Lucion Services Ltd, implemented a comprehensive approach combining technical expertise with careful planning. Working closely with the council, our project management team established clear lines of communication and robust processes to ensure all works progressed smoothly and met deadlines. Our substantial pool of qualified surveyors and analysts, strategically based across the north and south, enables us to respond quickly to the council’s needs while maintaining consistent quality standards.

14 Year Partnership

369 Asbestos Surveys

104 Asbestos Air Tests

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Innvation in Action

A notable example of our expertise was demonstrated when we conducted a Targeted Asbestos Refurbishment Survey for suspended ceiling replacement in a school. Our team identified ACMs in insulating boards for column packers, requiring particular attention due to their high friability. Understanding the critical nature of school safety, we implemented special protective measures to prevent disturbance of these materials during the survey work, ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors throughout the process.

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Asbestos Management Solutions

We provide our North East Council client with:

Asbestos Management and Reinspection Surveys
Asbestos Refurbishment Surveys
Air Monitoring and Analysis including four-stage clearance procedures

Through this integrated service approach, we ensure both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, maintaining the highest standards of safety for staff, visitors, and contractors. Our commitment to excellence is underpinned by our professional accreditations, including BOHS P402 qualified surveyors, UKAS accredited testing procedures, and ISO 17025 accredited laboratory services.

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Trusted Asbestos Services

Feedback from our tenants matters greatly to us at Berneslai Homes, and it was great to hear such positive comments about a recent visit from a Lucion technician carrying out legionella works. Our tenant described him as pleasant and considerate, taking the time to explain the process clearly rather than making assumptions about her understanding.

It’s this respectful, tenant-focused approach that reflects well on Lucion’s service delivery.

Joanne Taylor Berneslai Homes

I wanted to just say a quick thank you for the work you have put in on the Wimbledon site and, in particular, the call that we held with the ET SHE management team – They advised that they were really impressed with the points that you covered and how you came across (and by association Lucion) in your advice.

Sam Young NG Electricity Transmission

I recently attended Lucion’s Asbestos Awareness course at Severn Trent in Coventry. The course was led by Technical Consultant Adam Lomas, who demonstrated exceptional knowledge and expertise throughout the session.

Adam went above and beyond to ensure all participants fully understood the material. His breadth of knowledge across the subject matter was evident, and he handled questions with professionalism and clarity.

Adam is a real credit to Lucion, and I would highly recommend this course to anyone requiring asbestos awareness training.

Roy Clifton Severn Trent

Partner with Lucion

With over a decade of experience managing asbestos in CLASP buildings, we understand the unique challenges these structures present. Our combination of technical expertise and practical experience ensures both safety compliance and operational efficiency.

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UKAS Accredited – 2569

Our UKAS ISO 17025 accredited hazardous materials laboratory operates under the legal entity Lucion Services. Lucion Services is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 2569 in relation to asbestos.

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UKAS Accredited – Inspection

Our UKAS ISO 17020 accredited hazardous materials laboratory operates under the legal entity Lucion Services. Lucion Services is a UKAS-accredited inspection body No. 0263 in relation to asbestos.

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