Building-Related Contaminants
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Dipl.-Geow. Oktawian Ewiak
Ulrike Seveneick
Building-Related Contaminants
A significant portion of the German building stock was constructed or renovated in the post-war period using materials that are now considered hazardous to human health and the environment. It was not until the 1970s that awareness grew regarding the harmful effects of many of these materials on humans and the environment. By that time, however, they had already been widely used in both interior and exterior building applications. As a result, risks for property owners, occupants, and technical personnel still exist today, both in terms of health and economic impact.
Investigation, analysis, and expert assessment from a single source
The Hygiene Institute of the Ruhr Area supports you with all questions relating to building contaminants, from sampling to remediation.
Our qualified and experienced specialists can carry out proper sampling on request or compile a comprehensive contaminant register for your building. The assessment of identified contaminants is carried out taking into account the specific context, analytical results , and the currently applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g. Asbestos, PCB, and PCP guidelines).
Accredited analysis and individual assessment
Our accredited analytical services cover typical building contaminants such as asbestos and synthetic mineral fibres (MMF), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and various wood preservatives such as pentachlorophenol (PCP).
In addition, we are happy to analyze your solid or air samples for further parameters upon request. Our qualified staff will be pleased to advise you and define a scope of analysis tailored to your specific requirements.
We are happy to offer our clients the option to submit sample material. Please use our order form for material samples. Please ensure that samples are securely packaged for shipping. Personal delivery of sample material is also possible during business hours; outside of these hours, samples can be deposited in our sample drop box. If required, our qualified field staff are also available for on-site assessments and safe sampling.