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Knightly of EnviroVantage named 2nd vice chair of ABC -N.H./Vermont

Scott Knightly of EnviroVantage was recently appointed as the 2nd vice chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors N.H./Vt. chapter. Knightly, who is owner and president of EnviroVantage, is already a member of the organizations board of directors.  In his newly appointed position, he will be responsible for supporting the efforts of the organization through his work with the president and the 1st vice chair. In addition to his latest honor, Knightly currently sits on the board of directors for the National Demolition Association, the Asbestos Advisory Board for the State of N.H. as well as the Lead Advisory Board for the State of N.H. Knightly, a graduate of The University of N.H.'s Whittemore School of Business and Economics, is a pioneer in the abatement industry. His introduction into the business was through his love of restoring old homes and historic buildings in N.H.   While pursuing this interest, Knightly constantly encountered lead paint at a time when there were no federal or state guidelines for its safe removal.  Recognizing an opportunity, Knightly became New Hampshire's first licensed lead abatement contractor. His company also specializes in demolition and the eradication of hazardous contaminants found in buildings including asbestos, mold, PCBs, and mercury. Knightly's processes and practices that he developed as New Hampshire's first Private Lead Contractor were adopted as state regulations in N.H., Maine and Mass., EnviroVantage is regional leader in environmental cleanup and the removal of hazardous materials including lead paint, asbestos, and mold for building projects requiring renovation, demolition, or historic reconstruction. EnviroVantage created the standard procedures for lead paint removal and staffs experts on every major contaminant found in buildings. More information about EnviroVantage can be found online at envirovantage.com.
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