In this episode, Neil and Ian summarise the findings presented in the recent National Audit Office report on the condition of school buildings.

They explore the startling reality that many school buildings, particularly those beyond their estimated initial design life, contain asbestos.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in public health, education policy, and the ongoing challenge of asbestos management in the UK.

Read the full report - https://www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/condition-of-school-buildings.pdf

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In this episode, Neil and Ian discuss the findings presented in a recent report produced jointly by ATaC & NORAC two organisations representing the asbestos surveying sector.

The report contains some startling statistics. Neil and Ian discuss the implications of this data, shining a light on the alarming quantity of damaged asbestos especially given that the Duty to Manage regulations aim to maintain asbestos in good condition.

 To view the report: https://www.atac.org.uk/news/first-annual-data-analysis-report-into-asbestos-in-uk-buildings-published

 Get help with asbestos: https://www.acorn-as.com/

In this episode, Neil and Ian speak to Charles Pickles who provides his in-depth opinion on the current asbestos management requirements and what should be changed.

Charles Pickles is a renowned figure in the field of asbestos consultancy with a career dedicated to campaigning for pragmatic solutions to asbestos issues. He co-founded Lucion Environmental in 2002, which became the UK’s largest asbestos consultancy by the time of his exit in 2019.

Since leaving Lucion he's been an active campaigner for improvements in asbestos management including:

• Airtight on asbestos campaign
• European Asbestos Forum
• Asbestonomy
• Written evidence to parliamentary committees 

Charles Pickles - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-pickles-05889032/

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