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New Asbestos Regulations Demand Changes

Friday 17 June 2016, 4:26PM

By RedPR

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New Chimney Being Installed in Christchurch
New Chimney Being Installed in Christchurch Credit: Supplied

CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch based Waghorn Builders has added a new asbestos division to its company.

Managing Director Luke Waghorn says the construction environment in Christchurch combined with new regulations which came into force on April 4 this year, demanded that Waghorn’s make changes.

“I don’t know if many people realise but asbestos is New Zealand’s number one killer in the workplace. Around 170 people die each year from asbestos-related diseases. In Canterbury we are at a particularly high level of risk of exposure to asbestos because of the amount of demolition and repair of residential buildings following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes,” he says.

Managing Director and Operations Manager for the business Jake Waghorn, says although there is no legal obligation to hold a licence for the removal of asbestos until 5 April 2018, Waghorn asbestos removals is one of two South Island based companies that holds a Class A licence for the removal of asbestos.

Jake and his twin brother Luke are focused on ‘best practice’ and the safety of staff and members of the public.

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About Waghorn Builders

Luke and Jake Waghorn established Waghorn Builders in 2011. The brothers are identical twins and they so perhaps unsuprisingly, they share a passion for building, a desire to make a positive contribution to their community and a vision to ensure the company that bears their name is a top rated Canterbury building company.

What started out as an enterprising business opportunity for the two Master Builders five years ago has grown into a reputable company that now employs more than 50 professionals in an operation that is renowned for its quality, service and project delivery.

As the construction industry continues to build momentum in the Canterbury region, Waghorn Builders is extending their projects that have established and reinforced their reputation for quality workmanship and total commitment to client satisfaction.

Jake and Luke value their family, friends and connections they have made locally, and throughout the industry.

Waghorn Builders is currently working on a wide range of residential and light commercial projects across the Canterbury region.