Asbestos Management Plans (AMPs)
Proactive Asbestos Management for Building Owners and Property Portfolios
Managing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) is a critical responsibility for property owners, facility managers, schools, healthcare facilities, commercial building operators, and housing providers. Design 1 provides comprehensive Asbestos Management Plans (AMPs) that help organizations identify, document, monitor, and safely manage asbestos-containing materials throughout the lifecycle of their buildings.
Our tailored management programs are designed to protect occupants, contractors, maintenance staff, and visitors while supporting compliance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
Comprehensive Building Portfolio Inventories
Whether you manage a single facility or hundreds of buildings, our team can develop and maintain a centralized asbestos inventory across your entire portfolio.
Our asbestos inventories include:
Identification of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
Material locations and quantities
Material condition assessments
Accessibility and disturbance potential evaluations
Risk prioritization
Building-specific asbestos registers
Digital inventory management and tracking
We can inventory residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, healthcare, educational, and government-owned facilities.
Customized Asbestos Management Plans
Every building is unique. We develop site-specific management plans that reflect your operations, maintenance activities, renovation schedules, and occupant requirements.
Our Asbestos Management Plans typically include:
- Building and property information
- Asbestos inventory and material registers
- Material condition assessments
- Risk classification and prioritization
- Inspection schedules
- Maintenance and monitoring procedures
- Emergency response procedures
- Renovation and demolition protocols
- Contractor communication requirements
- Employee awareness requirements
- Recordkeeping procedures
- Annual review recommendations
Ongoing Inspection and Monitoring Programs
Asbestos management is an ongoing process. Our team can provide scheduled inspections to monitor the condition of asbestos-containing materials and identify changes before they become health concerns.
Services include:
Annual asbestos inspections
Condition reassessments
Material damage investigations
Renovation planning support
Contractor compliance verification
Post-abatement verification inspections
Air monitoring and clearance testing
Support for Renovation and Capital Projects
Many asbestos incidents occur during maintenance, renovations, or demolition activities. Our management plans establish clear procedures to ensure asbestos hazards are identified before work begins.
We help clients:
✓ Review proposed renovations
✓ Assess potential ACM disturbance
✓ Develop project-specific work procedures
✓ Coordinate hazardous materials surveys
✓ Support tendering and contractor selection
✓ Verify regulatory compliance
Protect Occupants and Reduce Liability
- Protecting occupants and workers
- Preventing accidental asbestos disturbance
- Supporting regulatory compliance
- Improving contractor awareness
- Reducing project delays
- Supporting insurance and legal documentation
- Maintaining accurate asbestos records
A well-developed Asbestos Management Plan demonstrates due diligence and helps building owners reduce risk by:
Why Choose Design 1?
Experienced asbestos consultants and inspectors
Building portfolio inventory programs
Digital asbestos tracking systems
Air monitoring and clearance testing capabilities
Fast turnaround times
Ongoing technical support
Tailored plans designed around your operations
Whether you require a management plan for a single property or an entire building portfolio, Design 1 can help develop a practical, defensible asbestos management program that protects people, supports compliance, and reduces long-term risk.