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Asbestos Air Monitoring: When You Need It and What the Results Mean

What asbestos air monitoring measures, when Queensland law requires it, and how to read fibre counts against the 0.01 fibres/mL clearance level. BBN explains.
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PFAS Rules Are Tightening: What the 2026 NEMP Update Means for Queensland Landowners and Developers

PFAS rules are tightening in 2026. What the updated NEMP and lower guideline values mean for Queensland landowners, developers and site managers. Call BBN.
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Technology
5 minutes

Your Hazardous Materials Report Shouldn't Be a Spreadsheet. It Should Be a Model You Can Walk Through.

BBN pairs hazardous materials reports with full 3D building models captured by the Xgrids Lixel K2, pinning asbestos and lead paint to their exact location.
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Refurbishing or Demolishing? Your Hazardous Materials Survey Obligations Explained

Planning a demolition or refurbishment in Queensland? When a hazardous materials survey is legally required, what it covers, and how to manage contractor risk.
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Asbestos Registers: What Queensland Property Managers Must Have on File

Does your commercial building need an asbestos register? A guide to Queensland WHS duties, what a compliant register must contain, and when to review it.
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Technology
3 minutes

Drone Surveying in Environmental Consulting: What It Actually Changes for Your Project

Drone technology is changing what's possible on complex sites. Improve coverage, accuracy and safety for environmental and hazardous materials assessments.
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Asbestos in Soil: What Project Teams Need to Know Before Excavation Begins

Asbestos in soil can halt excavation and blow out budgets. What project teams must check before digging and how to manage contaminated ground safely.
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Guides
3 minutes

Contaminated Land in QLD: How to Check the EMR and CLR

Buying or developing land in Queensland? How to check the EMR and CLR, what a listing means, and when you need a Preliminary Site Investigation. Call BBN.
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Do I Need an Asbestos Register and Management Plan?

Does your workplace need an asbestos register and management plan in Queensland? Who's responsible, what's required, and how to get one. Call BBN 0421 748 867.
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QLD Silica Rules: What Builders and PCBUs Must Do

Queensland's 2024 crystalline silica rules explained — air monitoring, the 0.05 mg/m³ limit, training and PCBU duties for builders. Call BBN on 0421 748 867.
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How Much Does an Asbestos Inspection Cost in QLD?

How much does an asbestos inspection cost in Queensland? From $550 — what's included, what affects price, and 48-hour results. Call BBN on 0421 748 867.
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