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Pace® Acquires QuanTEM Laboratories, Expanding Building Sciences & Food Safety Capabilities

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Pace® Analytical Services is pleased to announce that QuanTEM Laboratories, LLC, a respected environmental sciences and food microbiology testing laboratory based in Oklahoma City, has officially joined the Pace® network. This acquisition strengthens our national footprint and expands our capabilities in several key service areas, including asbestos analysis, environmental lead testing, microbiology, and food safety testing.  This […]

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School Safety 101: Identifying the Hidden Threats of Legionella, Asbestos, and Lead

Building Sciences /

As schools across the country gear up for the new academic year, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff is paramount. In school safety discussions, it can be easy to overlook hidden dangers. Among the foremost concerns in today’s schools are the threats posed by Legionella, asbestos, and lead.  The Re-emergence of Legionella  

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The Hidden Risks of Healthcare Construction

Building Sciences /

With demands on the American healthcare system growing, construction projects to expand capacity or update services are a common sight in facilities across the country. However, construction and renovation projects can inadvertently pose significant health risks if not managed properly. Among the various hazards, microbiological dangers such as Legionella, molds, and other waterborne or airborne pathogens

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Decoding Asbestos Dust Sampling: What You Need to Know

Building Sciences /

Curious about the advantages and limitations of various asbestos detection methods? During my April webinar, I took a deep dive into settled dust sampling—a topic that’s both technically important and practically relevant for industry professionals. Let’s start with the basics: settled dust refers to those loose fibers and particles that collect on surfaces throughout buildings.

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3 Myths About Asbestos and Why It’s Still a Big Issue

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If you’ve been around long enough, you probably remember when the news first broke that asbestos, which had kept people safe for nearly a century, could actually kill us. Suddenly asbestos awareness was everywhere, particularly in schools.   After a few decades of asbestos abatement, you might think the problem has been solved. I mean, we’re

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