01 / PROJECT DECISION
What belongs in the project identification section?
Identify the property, address or ZIP, authorized buyer, building use, planned work and the affected spaces.
A bid request limited to “asbestos removal” is difficult to compare. Record floor numbers, roof areas, mechanical rooms, access routes or other boundaries relevant to the material.
For an actual US building project, document the specific material, planned work, responsible decision-maker and applicable federal, state or local requirements. Avoid applying general guidance as a site-specific professional determination.
- Use an official source for the rule or technical claim.
- Record what evidence is available and what remains unknown.
- Choose a relevant professional service only when the project requires it.
02 / PROJECT DECISION
How should material evidence be recorded?
State whether the material is unknown, suspected, presumed in existing records or confirmed by appropriate testing.
Attach or reference relevant prior surveys when authorized, while noting what was not sampled. Do not label a photograph as a laboratory result.
For an actual US building project, document the specific material, planned work, responsible decision-maker and applicable federal, state or local requirements. Avoid applying general guidance as a site-specific professional determination.
- Use an official source for the rule or technical claim.
- Record what evidence is available and what remains unknown.
- Choose a relevant professional service only when the project requires it.
03 / PROJECT DECISION
Which professional roles should be distinguished?
Separate inspection, sampling and lab analysis from removal, independent air monitoring and waste handling.
Different disciplines may require different credentials. Verify the responsible provider for each part of the proposed work and note where independent testing or clearance is expected.
For an actual US building project, document the specific material, planned work, responsible decision-maker and applicable federal, state or local requirements. Avoid applying general guidance as a site-specific professional determination.
- Use an official source for the rule or technical claim.
- Record what evidence is available and what remains unknown.
- Choose a relevant professional service only when the project requires it.
04 / PROJECT DECISION
What controls and access details change the proposal?
Occupancy, work boundaries, shutdown windows, adjacent trades, material condition and environmental controls can change a professional proposal.
Record who can provide access and which rooms or equipment must remain operational, without inventing a safe work method for a project not yet assessed.
For an actual US building project, document the specific material, planned work, responsible decision-maker and applicable federal, state or local requirements. Avoid applying general guidance as a site-specific professional determination.
- Use an official source for the rule or technical claim.
- Record what evidence is available and what remains unknown.
- Choose a relevant professional service only when the project requires it.
05 / PROJECT DECISION
What must bidders provide for comparison?
Ask for matching scope definitions, credentials, inclusions, exclusions, records and contingency treatment.
A scope comparison is more meaningful when each proposer receives the same project evidence. Inconsistent assumptions often create misleading comparisons.
For an actual US building project, document the specific material, planned work, responsible decision-maker and applicable federal, state or local requirements. Avoid applying general guidance as a site-specific professional determination.
- Use an official source for the rule or technical claim.
- Record what evidence is available and what remains unknown.
- Choose a relevant professional service only when the project requires it.
Professional services related to this guide
The next step depends on the material, planned disturbance and evidence state. AAG may accept a permissioned project enquiry but does not inspect or remove asbestos.
Common project questions
Can a visual guide establish asbestos content?
No. A material’s appearance does not substitute for an appropriate professional evaluation or laboratory analysis.
Does AAG provide a certified asbestos inspector?
AAG is an information and project-enquiry service. We do not employ field inspectors or guarantee a referral.
Do all US states use the same asbestos rules?
No. The applicable rules depend on the activity, property and jurisdiction, and should be verified through the responsible authority.