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(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 01, 2010 ) Detroit, MI - Ferguson Enterprises (FGE) was hired by the Cleveland-based developer John Ferchill in 2005 to remove all the asbestos material from one of Detroit's most famous vacant icons, the Book-Cadillac Hotel.
"They have a reputation as a company that gets the job done, very hands-on, very no-nonsense type of a developer with a proven track record," said George Jackson, president of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp., which helped negotiate the deal.
Clearing the Way for Jobs
The FGE involvement set the stage for the hotel to employ 400 to 500 staffers including an entirely new project with a capacity for an additional 1,000 jobs to be built on a vacant lot adjacent to the Book-Cadillac.
At completion, the 455-room hotel was renamed the Westin Book-Cadillac, with 66 upper-floor condominiums selling in the low $300,000s.
Today, the hotel has three restaurants, including a sports bar and a high-end steakhouse.
It has fulfilled its promise as DetroitÂ’s biggest and most significant renovation project since the reopening of the Fox Theatre in 1988, which sparked the creation of a theater and entertainment district.
Asbestos is Dangerous Stuff
Asbestos has been widely used in many building products because of its tensile strength and chemical and thermal resistance. However, asbestos is extremely hazardous to workers handling it and to others in the area when it gets into the air and is inhaled. Asbestos is a carcinogen that causes lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Because of this hazard, laws have been enacted to prevent asbestos exposures. State laws specify a minimum $250 per day fine for failure to obtain an asbestos report.
This fine can be applied to both the contractor and building owner. Additional fines may be applied if workers are exposed to airborne asbestos.
Building owners must have their buildings inspected for asbestos before construction, renovation and demolition activities.
Construction contractors - Disturbing asbestos materials during construction is a serious hazard. Before bidding or starting any construction work, they must obtain a written asbestos report from the building owner or owner's agent.
Asbestos abatement (removal) contractors — anyone handling or removing asbestos in Washington. Must be certified. Must also notify L&I of any asbestos abatement projects they are going to work on 10 days prior to starting.
Contact Ferguson Enterprises (FGE) for more information about Asbestos Abatement for you next project (large or small). FGE has offices in Baltimore, Birmingham, Indianapolis, Houston, New Orleans, Miami, Toledo and St. Louis.
Ferguson Enterprises (FGE)
Info@FGEServices.com
http://www.bobbyfergusondetroitcivilengineer.com
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FGE
LaCresha Ware
313-491-4040
info@FGEservices.com 
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