The Mack Group LLC News Feeds http://www.mackgrp.com/ The MACK Group, LLC provides mold remediation and cleanup contracting services within the Continental United States with particular emphasis in New Jersey (NJ), New york (NY), Pennsylvania (PA), Ohio (OH), Delaware (DE), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Connecticut (CT), West Virginia (WV), Indiana (IN) and Illinois (IL)Mold Remediation BasicsThe purpose of mold remediation is to remove the mold to prevent human exposure and damage to building materials and furnishings.It is necessary to clean up mold contamination, not just to kill the mold.Dead mold is still allergenic, and some dead molds are potentially toxic.Mold Remediation PlanningThe MACK Group, LLC considers the following questions when planning the remediation of mold:Are there existing moisture problems in the building? Have building materials been wet more than 48 hours? Are there hidden sources of water or is the humidity too high (high enough to cause condensation)?Are building occupants reporting musty or moldy odors? Are building occupants reporting health problems? Are building materials or furnishings visibly damaged? Has maintenance been delayed or the maintenance plan been altered?Has the building been recently remodeled or has building use changed? Is consultation with medical or health professionals indicated?Mold Remediation Means and MethodsA variety of mold cleanup methods are available for remediating damage to building materials and furnishings caused by moisture control problems and mold growth.  This may include:Wet Vacuum Damp Wipe HEPA Vacuum Interior Demolition - Building materials and furnishings that are contaminated with mold growth and are not salvageable should be double-bagged using 6-mil polyethylene sheeting. These materials can then usually be discarded as ordinary construction waste. It is important to package mold-contaminated materials in sealed bags before removal from the containment area to minimize the dispersion of mold spores throughout the building. Large items that have heavy mold growth should be covered with polyethylene sheeting and sealed with duct tape before they are removed from the containment area.The MACK Group, LLC selects remediation personnel who have the experience and training needed to implement the remediation plan and use Personal Protection Equipment and containment as appropriate. Remediation and Cleanup Final StepsThe MACK Group, LLC makes sure the mold remediation is complete by:Making sure the water or moisture problem is completely fixed. Use of professional judgment to determine if the cleanup is sufficient. Visible mold, mold-damaged materials, and moldy odors will not be present.Via air sampling, the kinds and concentrations of mold and mold spores in the building should be similar to those found outside, once cleanup activities have been completed.We revisit the site(s) shortly after remediation to look for signs of water damage or mold growth.The clients personnel and tenants will be able to occupy or re-occupy the space without health complaints or physical symptoms.Visit our website at http://www.mackgrp.com/mold_remediation_contractors.html or contact us at Address:1500 Kings Hwy N,  STE 209Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 - 2304Phone:(973) 759 - 5000Fax:(973) 759 - 5554Email:    Info@MACKgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-21.html The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, flooring removal and decontamination contractor, recently completed an industrial asbestos abatement project that consisted of the removal of asbestos containing roof materials and window caulking. The project was performed at a former manufacturing plant in New Jersey. Prior to asbestos abatement activities, a 10 day notification was submitted which is a written notification of intention to perform asbestos abatement in accordance with 40 CFR 61.145 to 61.155 and N.J.A.C. 7:26-2.12(d) and (e). All utilities were also disconnected. The project conformed to all OSHA and EPA regulations pertaining to ACM and only NJ licensed asbestos abatement workers performed the asbestos removal work.  The MACK Group, LLC (MACK) was contracted to remove and abate over 12, 600 square feet of galbestos roofing as well as a large quantity of asbestos containing window caulking. To perform the asbestos removal tasks, MACK utilized trained and licensed laborers utilizing a combination of mechanical roofing removal equipment and hand tools. Man lifts and lulls were also utilized to assist removal and handling of the abated materials. The transportation of the removed asbestos materials was in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26-3.5(d) and by registered New Jersey solid waste vehicles. Asbestos containing materials (ACM) debris were then properly disposed at an EPA licensed landfill. Finally, all required OSHA air monitoring, notifications, and all required final air testing was conducted.  The project was completed in 5 days without incident or injury. About The MACK Group, LLC The Mack Group, LLC is one of the premier contractors in the United States offering nationwide services including asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, flooring removal, shot-blasting, mold remediation, demolition, decontamination, lead abatement, duct cleaning, biological/chemical remediation and more. Contact Information: The MACK Group, LLC1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209Cherry Hill, NJ 08034Tel: 973-759-5000Fax: 973-759-5554Web: www.mackgrp.comFor more information contact: Stephen King (973) 759-5000 sking@mackgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-20.html The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, flooring removal and surface preparation contractor, recently completed a concrete sidewalk surface preparation project at a mall in New Jersey. The sidewalks at a major mall in New Jersey required a non-slip surface that also needed to have an appealing architectural look. The MACK Group, LLC was contracted to provide these concrete surface preparation services. As an expert in surface preparation services, The MACK Group, LLC mobilize their experienced technicians along with their specialized surface preparation equipment. To perform the dual objective of providing a non-slip surface with an esthetic look, The MACK Group, LLC used a combination of ride-on and walk behind surface preparation machines. These machines not only facilitate the surface preparation operations but they also have zero emissions and fume. These machines allowed The MACK Group, LLC to meet both goals of the contract as well as finish ahead of schedule.  The project was also completed without incident or injury and within budget. About The MACK Group, LLC The Mack Group, LLC is one of the premier contractors in the United States offering nationwide services including asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, flooring removal, shot-blasting, mold remediation, demolition, decontamination, lead abatement, duct cleaning, biological/chemical remediation and more. Contact Information:The MACK Group, LLC 1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Tel: 973-759-5000 Fax: 973-759-5554 Web: www.mackgrp.com For more information contact: Stephen King (973) 759-5000 sking@mackgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-19.html The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, decontamination and flooring removal contractor recently completed the decontamination, demolition and removal of 2 dryers from an active Fortune 500 pharmaceutical facility.The Mack Group, LLC utilized a crew of five trained and safety conscientious technicians to first setup a dust barrier system.  The dust barrier system, which consisted on polyethylene sheeting and negative air machines and ductwork, was necessary to prevent the migration of contaminated dusts from the work area into the active clean areas of the facility.  Once the dust controls were in place, decontamination of the dryer units was commenced.  The chemical powders and dusts that were still in and on the units were vacuumed from the units and properly containerized.  The containers of collected chemical materials were then handed over to the client for proper disposal and recycling.Once the equipment was decontaminated, both units were then demolished and removed from the facility.  Due to door way and access routes the equipment had to be processed into small pieces to facilitate removal from the facility.  The demolished equipment pieces were then sent offsite for scrap metal recycling.                 The project was completed in approximately one week without incident or injury.About The MACK Group, LLCThe Mack Group, LLC is one of the premier contractors in the United States offering nationwide services including asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, flooring removal, shot-blasting, mold remediation, interior demolition, lead abatement, duct cleaning, biological/chemical remediation and more.Contact Information:The MACK Group, LLC1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Tel:   973-759-5000Fax:  973-759-5554Web:   www.mackgrp.comFor more information contact: Stephen King (973) 759-5000 ext. 302sking@mackgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-18.html The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos removal contractor also offering the abatement of mold, lead, biological and chemicals, recently completed a large, multi-tasked asbestos abatement project. The project was performed for a Fortune 500 company at one of their manufacturing plants in New Jersey. Prior to asbestos abatement activities, a 10 day notification was submitted which is a written notification of intention to demolish in accordance with 40 CFR 61.145 to 61.155 and N.J.A.C. 7:26-2.12(d) and (e). All utilities were also disconnected. The MACK Group, LLC (MACK) was contracted to remove and abate various asbestos containing materials (ACM). The project conformed to all OSHA and EPA regulations pertaining to ACM and only NJ licensed asbestos abatement workers performed the asbestos removal work. Estimated quantities of ACM removed were 350,000 sf of tile and mastic, 40,000 sf of ceiling tile, 100ft of pipe, 915 pipe elbows and 500 sf of tank insulation. To remove the tile and mastic, MACK used a combination of proprietary flooring removal ride on machines and shot blaster machines that they own in their fleet of abatement equipment. These machines allowed MACK to easily remove the tile and mastic down to the original concrete floor surface. The other ACM was abated by using proper asbestos wetting, removal and handling techniques to safely remove the materials. MACK used various techniques to remove the asbestos materials including wetting of all friable ACM and bagging the ACM using poly-wrapping. Also utilized was the wetting and direct placement in lined (at least 6 mil thick liner) and sealed bulk containers. The transportation of asbestos and ACM was in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:26-3.5(d) and by registered New Jersey solid waste vehicles. ACM was then properly disposed at a licensed landfill. Finally, all required OSHA air monitoring, notifications, and all required TEM third party final air testing was conducted. The project was completed in 8 weeks without incident or injury. About The MACK Group, LLC The Mack Group, LLC is one of the premier contractors in the United States offering nationwide services including asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, flooring removal, shot-blasting, mold remediation, demolition, lead abatement, duct cleaning, biological/chemical remediation and more. Contact Information: The MACK Group, LLC 1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Tel: 973-759-5000 Fax: 973-759-5554 Web: www.MACKgrp.com For more information contact: Stephen King (973) 759-5000 ext. 302 SKing@mackgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-17.html April 2008 – The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, demolition, mold, lead, hazardous waste and flooring removal/shot-blast contractor recently celebrated their 6th year in business.Steve King and Mike Cooper started The MACK Group, LLC in 2002 after honing their technical and business skills at several large asbestos abatement firms. Mr. King's and Mr. Cooper's corporate mission is to provide clients with efficient, safe and effective services that meet all local, state and federal rules and regulations at a cost effective competitive price while providing quality service. Over the years, The MACK Group, LLC continued to grow doing larger projects and building up their reputation in the industry. They now have several offices and warehouses and can handle projects across the country.An example of the type and magnitude of project The MACK Group, LLC can perform is the large asbestos abatement removal project at the former GAF Plant located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. The asbestos removal project consisted of asbestos abatement of 300,000 sf of asbestos transite roof and siding panels, 100,000 sf of asbestos built-up roofing, 11,000 ft of asbestos piping, 15,000 sf of asbestos tile and mastic, three 5 story high industrial asbestos boilers and the removal of several hundred tons of asbestos contaminated soil. The project was completed without issue, on schedule and the client was extremely pleased with the professional work accomplished.The MACK Group, LLC is an established leader in the asbestos and decontamination industries and looks forward to the serving our clientele for many years to come.About UsThe MACK Group, LLC provides nationwide asbestos abatement, asbestos removal and demolition contractor services. Contractor services include asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, transite removal, asbestos roof removal, demolition, Terminator flooring removals, floor removal contractor services, Shot Blast/Blastrac services and fluorescent bulb and ballast recycling services.Contact InformationThe MACK Group, LLC1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209Cherry Hill, NJ 08034Tel: 973-759-5000Fax: 973-759-5554Web: www.mackgrp.comFor more information contact: Stephen King (973) 759-5000 ext. 302 or via email sking@mackgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-16.html April 2008 - The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement and flooring removal contractor, recently completed a project that consisted of the abatement of asbestos mastic on a concrete floor.  The project was performed for a national environmental general contractor at a large private college in Connecticut.The MACK Group, LLC (MACK) was contracted to abate asbestos mastic that was adhered to a concrete floor without damaging concrete.  The estimated quantity of asbestos containing mastic that needed to be abated was approximately 30,000 square feet.To remove the asbestos mastic, MACK used a combination of proprietary flooring removal machines that they own in their fleet of abatement equipment.  These machines allowed MACK to easily remove the mastic down to the original concrete floor surface without damaging the existing concrete.                 The project was completed without incident or injury in 3 days.About The MACK Group, LLCThe Mack Group, LLC is one of the premier contractors in the United States offering nationwide services including asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, flooring removal, shot-blasting, mold remediation, demolition, decontamination, lead abatement, duct cleaning, biological/chemical remediation and more.Contact Information:The MACK Group, LLC1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Tel:   973-759-5000Fax:  973-759-5554Web:   www.mackgrp.comFor more information contact: Stephen King (973) 759-5000sking@mackgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-15.html March 2008 - The MACK Group, LLC (www.mackgrp.com) is a nationwide contractor that provides asbestos removal, asbestos abatement, flooring removal and lead and mold remediation services.  The company's main office is proud to announce the addition of Matt Fay as the new Client Development Manager. Mr. Fay brings extensive knowledge and expertise in asbestos removal and abatement services as well as demolition and mold and lead remediation.Mr.  Matt Fay is a major part of The MACK Group, LLC's corporate management team. He is responsible for business development and directly oversees client contact, site investigation, site assessment and estimating and proposal preparation. He is generally the first person to discuss prospective work with the client. Because of his years of experience in the industry, he can advise regarding technical and regulatory aspects of proposed work. Upon award of contract, and throughout the duration of a project, Mr. Fay assumes final responsibility for quality assurance; he makes sure all work is performed as agreed upon with the owner.In 1985, Mr. Fay began his career in the environmental / demolition / wrecking industry where he served as a Supervisor and Project Manager for five years. During those five years, Mr. Fay was primarily involved with the environmental remediation phases of projects prior to dismantlement. In 1989, he was recruited by a national environmental firm, serving in the position as a salesperson / estimator.From 1989-2007, Mr. Fay held positions at four national environmental contracting firms. During that time period, Mr. Fay developed a proven track record which enabled him continual promotion within the environmental industry.Over the last twenty two years, Mr. Fay has been actively involved in hundreds of environmental and demolition projects ranging in size from five hundred dollars to several million dollars.  His hands-on approach from project beginning to project completion enables him to maintain relationships, as well as excellent referral business.Mr. Fay is licensed as an Asbestos Supervisor in the State of New York, New Jersey and New York City. He is also a certified AHERA Building Inspector and Management Planner.Mr. Steve King, Vice President shares, "Mr. Fay has been a great addition to the MACK Group, LLC team. We are extremely excited to have him on board and we look forward to the continued growth of our asbestos removal, asbestos abatement and flooring removal services throughout the country." About UsThe MACK Group, LLC provides nationwide asbestos abatement, asbestos removal and demolition contractor services. Contractor services include asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, transite removal, asbestos roof removal, demolition, Terminator flooring removals, floor removal contractor services, Shot Blast/Blastrac services and fluorescent bulb and ballast recycling services.Contact InformationThe MACK Group, LLC1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209Cherry Hill, NJ 08034Tel:   973-759-5000Fax:  973-759-5554Web:   www.mackgrp.comFor more information contact: Stephen King (973) 759-5000 ext. 302 or email sking@mackgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-14.html The MACK Group, LLC, a premier asbestos abatement, mold, lead, biological, chemical and demolition contractor recently completed the decontamination and demolition of chemical contaminated building systems and materials for a large private client in New Jersey.Decontamination and demolition of the chemical contaminated building systems and materials included:Preparation of work areas similar to an asbestos project, utilizing existing decontamination shower area and negative HEPA filtrationPPE to include full face supplied air hoods, Tyvek suits, gloves & boots.Sealing of  four (4) penthousesInstallation of HEPA negative air unitsRemoval of all suspended ceiling tile systems & sheetrock ceilings as contaminated wasteRemoval of all MEP cut and capped from the 1st as contaminated wasteRemoval of all Duct work from 2nd floor four (4) penthouse(s) as contaminated wasteRemoval and disposal of  system wall coverings as contaminated waste (1st floor)Decontamination, demolition and of all mezzaninesDecontamination, demolition and disposal of all block wallsDecontamination, removal and disposal of floor coveringsThe floor was then shot-blasted using a Blastrac machineRemoval and disposal of lockers, bath accessory itemsRemoval of identified doors and frames  The project was completed without incident or injury and was done in 8 weeks.About The MACK Group, LLCThe Mack Group, LLC is one of the premier contractors in the United States offering nationwide services including asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, flooring removal & shot-blasting, mold remediation, demolition, lead abatement, duct cleaning, biological/chemical remediation and more.Contact Information:The MACK Group, LLC1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209Cherry Hill, NJ 08034Tel:   973-759-5000Fax:  973-759-5554Web:   www.mackgrp.comFor more information contact: Stephen King (973) 759-5000 ext. 302SKing@mackgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-13.html The MACK Group, LLC is proud to announce that the corporate blog for the company is now functional and is located at http://asbestoscontractor.blogspot.com/The MACK Group, LLC corporate blog will discuss  a wide variety of news associated with the company including latest asbestos abatement removal projects completed, demolition projects completed, mold and lead abatement projects completed, flooring removal projects completed, new hires, milestones, etc.About UsThe MACK Group, LLC provides nationwide asbestos abatement, asbestos removal and demolition contractor services. Contractor services include asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, transite removal, asbestos roof removal, demolition, Terminator flooring removals, floor removal contractor services, Shot Blast/Blastrac services and fluorescent bulb and ballast recycling services.The MACK Group1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209Cherry Hill, NJ 08034Tel:   973-759-5000Fax:  973-759-5554Web:   www.MACKgrp.comFor more information contact: Stephen King (973) 759-5000 ext. 302SKing@mackgrp.com http://www.mackgrp.com/News-more-12.html