Abscope meets 2nd quarter safety goals 07/14/10
Abscope's busy second quarter of 2010 contained the most manhours ever recorded by the company since its inception in 1989. Juxtaposed against this busy backdrop, Abscope once again exceeded its safety performance goals, thus laying the foundation for another exceptional EMR for 2010... (More)
Abscope awarded 8.6 million dollar project 04/26/10
Abscope was awarded an 8.6 million dollar MGP remediation project in upstate NY. Project components include: installation of 70,000 vsf of sheetpile wall, excavation of 80,000 cubic yards of impacted soils, construction of a 200,000 sf earthen sediment holding area, and the collection and treatment of surrounding groundwater... (More)
Abscope Achieves 1st Quarter Safety Goals 03/29/10
Abscope's internal safety goals were exceeded for the first quarter of 2010! As such, each and every employee shall receive a retail gift certificate... (More)
Abscope begins Washington DC project 02/15/10
Abscope has recently begun work on a remediation project located in Washington DC. The work involves contaminated soil excavtion, repairs to an existing groundwater recovery system and the installation of new underground utilities and structures. The project is slated for completion in the spring of 2010... (More)
Abscope completes radioactive soil excavation 01/06/10
Abscope recently completed a challenging excavation involving the handling of 2,200 CYs of radioactive soils. The affected soils were situated around 2 concrete vault like structures that required decommissioning. Abscope's directive was to expose the vaults, while protecting the adjacent occupied buildings and underground utilities... (More)
Abscope begins pipeline remediation project 12/01/09
Abscope has begun a pipeline remediation project in eastern NYS that involves the removal and disposal of over 6,000 lf of asbestos containing insulation. The project also features the excavation and disposal of related contaminated soils located in close proximity to the inactive pipeline... (More)
Abscope nearing completion of NYS Thruway project 10/27/09
Abscope is nearing the completion of a major excavation / disposal project located at a service area along the NYS Thruway. Approximately 33,000 tons of petroleum contaminated soils were excavated and disposed of during the project's duration... (More)
Abscope completes major slope stabilization project on Lake Ontario 09/13/09
Abscope recently completed a major slope stabilization project located on Lake Ontario. The challenging project involved the reconstruction of nearly 2 acres of a badly eroded slope... (More)
Abscope awarded USDOE project at Atomic Power Laboratory site 08/04/09
Abscope was recently awarded an access road construction project at a United States Deptartment of Energy site in eastern New York state. The project features include: natural gasline relocation, retaining wall construction and liftgate installation. The project is slated for a September 1st completion date... (More)
Abscope begins 6.1 million dollar MGP project 08/03/09
Abscope has begun work on a 6.1 million dollar MGP remediation project in upstate New York. The complex undertaking features: the excavation and disposal of 15,000 tons of impacted soils, collection and treatment of contaminated groundwater, the installation of 56,000 vsf of steel barrier wall and 480,000 sf of soil capping... (More)
Abscope begins NYS Thruway project 08/02/09
Abscope began the excavation and disposal of petroleum contaminated soils at a NYS Thruway service area in western NY. The challenging project is scheduled to span 2-3 months and features the handling of approximately 15,000 tons of impacted soils... (More)
Asbestos Projects Completed 06/23/09
Abscope recently completed 2 large asbestos abatement projects for the New York State Dormitory Authority. The projects were located at SUNY Delhi and SUNY Oneonta; both projects were completed on budget and ahead of schedule... (More)
Mold / Demolition Project Complete 06/23/09
Abscope recently completed a large scale mold and demolition project located at Fort Drum, New York. The challenging project featured the complete abatement of a ceiling system located directly above a swimming pool area... (More)
Abscope awarded 6 mill contract 06/01/09
Abscope Environmental was recently awarded a 6.1 million dollar contract for the remediation of a former MGP site in New York state... (More)
Abscope receives Florida contracting license 04/27/09
Abscope has recently become licensed to perform remediation work in the state of Florida. Abscope's principal, Jerry Romagnoli sat for the extensive 2 day exam given in Miami last February. Abscope expects to be bidding work in the state later this year... (More)
Two employees receive safety award 04/27/09
Sean MacRae and Scott Mudge are recipients of Abscope's 1st quarter safety award. Mr. MacRae and Mr. Mudge safely delivered challenging projects at JFK International Airport and at a Washington D.C. rail yard over the quarter... (More)
Fort Drum Demolition Underway 04/22/09
Abscope has begun work on a large demolition project at the Fort Drum military base in upstate New York. The project involves the demolition of 12 buildings (former barracks) and associated asbestos abatement... (More)
Support for Military Personnel 04/10/09
As part of the Adopt-a-Platoon program sponsored by the Society of American Military Engineers, Abscope Environmental sent more than $500 worth of supplies to a Fort Drum unit deployed for a 12-month stint in Iraq... (More)
Stormwater Project Completed 03/29/09
Abscope completed construction of stormwater improvements for a major rail transport provider in Washington, D.C. The project consisted of the installation of a stormwater lift station and appurtenances, and repairs to a culvert. Components included three manhole structures, large-diameter HDPE pipe, and plumbing and electrical elements... (More)
Remediation Project Starting 03/23/09
Abscope is preparing to begin a trenching project at JFK International Airport in Queens, New York. Abscope is serving as a subcontractor on the installation of a total-phase remedial system for recovery of gasoline/diesel fuel... (More)
Abscope Attends Safety Session 03/17/09
An Abscope representative is attending the ExxonMobil Safety Forums at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The forums provide training and guidance on topics related to ExxonMobil's Loss Prevention System (LPS)... (More)
Asbestos Abatement Projects Scheduled 03/10/09
Abscope Environmental will be performing asbestos abatement projects at several school districts in New York State this summer. Work is currently scheduled for the Mayfield Central School District (CSD) in Fulton County; East Syracuse-Minoa CSD and Fayetteville-Manlius CSD in Onondaga County; and Sauquoit Valley CSD in Oneida County... (More)
Participation in Local and National Conferences 03/02/09
Abscope Environmental was a sponsoring participant at the 12th Annual Joint Seminar of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Genesee-Finger Lakes Chapter and New York Water Environment Association, held in Rochester, NY... (More)
Asbestos Projects Completed 02/23/09
Abscope recently completed a significant asbestos abatement project for the U.S. Air Force in Rome, New York. The project involved removing more than 1,500 linear feet of asbestos pipe insulation (that was elevated up to 30 feet); other materials abated included vinyl asbestos tile (VAT), mastic, caulking, and transite... (More)
Hiring Noted 02/19/09
Richard F. Bill was hired as director of business development. Mr. Bill has more than 25 years of sales, marketing, and business development experience, capturing major environmental remediation and consulting engineering contracts nationwide. His career includes stints with national environmental engineering firms... (More)
Staff Training Update 02/13/09
Abscope staff members recently completed a range of training programs, both mandated and supplemental... (More)
Corporate VP Named 02/03/09
Abscope Environmental has named Robert Duffy corporate vice president. A 19-year employee of Abscope, Mr. Duffy has served in various roles, including general manager, operations manager, project superintendent, and project manager... (More)
Abscope Wins National Award 01/07/09
Abscope Environmental, Inc. has received national recognition with a 2008 EBJ Business Achievement Award. The Environmental Business Journal awarded Abscope its Silver Medal in the category of remediation contracting... (More)
Safety Award 12/30/08
Abscope puts a premium on safe and healthy work practices. Accordingly, we are proud to announce that Chuck Korthas is the recipient of the Abscope 4th quarter Safety Award for 2008. Chuck's recent work at a complex asbestos abatement project was exemplary and was instrumental in our completing the job without any OSHA reportable incidents... (More)
Community Partners 12/29/08
As active participants in the communities where we work and live, Abscope is proud to have contributed $12,000 to a variety of charities and community organizations... (More)
Abatement Completed 12/22/08
Abscope recently completed a large asbestos abatement project in the Binghamton, NY area within the 15-week timeframe specified by the client, a state agency. The project, which also included a substantial amount of selective demolition, was completed without any OSHA recordable injuries... (More)
Progress Continues at MGP Site 11/10/08
Remediation efforts are continuing at a former manufactured gas plant (MGP) site in Central New York. After installing nearly 1,000 linear feet of watertight steel sheeting to a depth of 60 feet, Abscope erected a 200' by 120' temporary enclosure to minimize and control nuisance odors during removal... (More)
Statewide Environmental Conference 10/21/08
Abscope attended the 2008 Annual Industry-Environment Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York... (More)
New Project Announced 10/14/08
Abscope was selected to provide stormwater improvements for a major transportation provider in Washington, DC... (More)
Completed Project 10/08/08
Abscope recently completed installation of a 49,000-square-foot watertight steel sheetpiling cell for a contaminated site in Rome, New York... (More)
New Project 10/05/08
Abscope is currently undertaking the remediation of a contaminated wetland for a confidential owner in Oswego, New York... (More)
Duffy Named to Board 10/01/08
Abscope's Robert Duffy was appointed to the board of directors of the Professional Abatement Contractors of New York (PACNY). Formed in 1992, PACNY is "dedicated to maintaining the highest standards and reputation in the environmental remediation industry... (More)
Technology Update 09/29/08
Abscope Vice President Jerry Romagnoli just returned from Germany where he met with advanced-technology equipment manufacturers to investigate leading-edge soil-mixing technology and geothermal technology.
"This fact-finding mission enables Abscope to learn first-hand about the latest innovations in soil remediation... (More)
MGP Conference 09/25/08
Abscope officials attended MGP USA 2008, the Third International Symposium and Exhibition on the Redevelopment of Manufactured Gas Plant Sites. The event, which convened in Mystic, Connecticut, featured technical sessions, exhibits, and a gathering of site owners, contractors, regulators, and engineers from the United States and abroad... (More)
Environmental Firms Ranked 09/15/08
Abscope Environmental was ranked No. 14 in "Top Ranks: Environmental Firms," as published September 12, 2008, by The Central New York Business Journal.
The listing provided rankings according to the number of environmental professionals in Central New York... (More)
Technical Presentation 09/08/08
Abscope is providing a technical presentation this week in the Metro Philadelphia area on its capabilities and experience. The program will feature a question-and-answer session with environmental engineers, geologists, and scientists... (More)
