Demolishing a building requires thorough research and careful orchestration. It is essential for demolition contractors to always consider the environmental safety and employee safety, or run the risk of losing their business licenses. Demolition experts, like general contractors, are required o follow the employee safety standards set by OSHA. Demolition companies must also adhere to EPA standards by using environmentally safe deconstruction methods. Asbestos and other hazardous construction materials, need to be removed safely before demolishing a building. There are some forward-thinking de ..read more

The average cost to demolish a commercial building in the United States is about $30,500. However, the cost varies and it is good to determine how much your commercial building demolition will cost. Here are factors to consider when determining the cost of demolishing a commercial building: The Square Footage of the Commercial Building It’s good to measure the square footage of the commercial building you want to demolish as most of the costs associated with demolition projects are charged by square foot. If the commercial building you want to demolish is rectangle-shaped or square-shaped, mea ..read more

When it comes to demolishing commercial buildings, it involves more care and scrutiny than residential. Just like the residential demolition process, there are different methods that can be used in taking down the building. Some of the methods that can be used are demolition by hand, demolition by explosion or implosion, and mechanical demolition. Before proceeding with commercial building demolitions, there are some things you need to know. Here is a brief look at the methods mentioned above. Demolition by Hand This method of demolition is not the quickest but can be an effective option. When ..read more

The mention of the word demolition will bring into mind images from the videos of a building being brought down to a pile of rubble. It will have you thinking of heavy machinery that will rip apart a structure. But demolitions do not always have to involve the total destruction of a building. Technically, even the removal of a load-bearing structure is a demolition. When you are planning to do a partial renovation, you will need to do some bit of demolishing to create space for the new additions. If you are thinking of doing a partial demolition or bring an entire building down, you need to in ..read more

What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word ‘demolition’? I am sure that most of us think of a wrecking ball on a job site that is knocking down a building or a commercial building that is taken down during a controlled explosion. Most of us forget that demolition cleanup is an important part of the demolition process. Demolition cleanup ensures that any debris left over after a building has been demolished. The success of the cleanup relies on the equipment used and the planning process. As such, you should carefully plan the demolition cleanup and ensure that the right equipm ..read more

Planning a demolition can be both daunting and exciting. It’s fun to smash down a building, and it’s not something that people get to do all that often. Whether you’re planning to clear a lot to use it for something else, are stripping a property down to the studs so that you can do some large-scale remodeling, or you’re just demolishing a wing to remodel that one area, you will need to plan the demolition process carefully. Demolitions require forethought and careful preparation, both to ensure they go smoothly and to ensure they are done within the realms of the law. The first thing you need ..read more

Demolishing a building is a process that required a well-planned and coordinated effort. You not only have to tear down the structure, but also remove all the debris from the site. As such, building demolition can be a tedious and messy job. However, do it the right way, and you will avoid headaches and complete the work within the shortest time possible. It all means that you first need to understand the process of demolishing a building. First, you will need to seek approval for the project from the relevant authorities in your region. Some towns and neighborhoods have laws and restrictions ..read more

The days when asbestos was part of the materials used in construction are long gone. The material was found to be harmful, thus deemed dangerous for use in buildings. However, not many people are 100% sure what asbestos is and why it should not be in their property. Asbestos was a material used in the construction of building back in the day (before the 1980s). Therefore, if your house is old and probably was built in those yester-years, then asbestos might be somewhere in your property. It may be hidden in the ceiling, wrapped around pipes and lines as insulators, or installed under the floor ..read more

Renovating and demolishing a building can be enjoyable. The fact that the demolition process can change the look of a building within a short time makes the process even more enjoyable. However, the demolition cleanup is not nearly as exciting or enjoyable. Many people make a mistake of forgetting about demolition clean up and don’t see it as part of the demolition process. What they don’t know is that demolition cleanup is very important. So, if you are demolishing or remodeling a building, it is good to look for a professional to do demolition cleanup. That said, here are 3 major reasons why ..read more

Tearing down a building is way easy than erecting one; however, demolition is a process the demands adequate planning and preparation. If you are thinking of doing some demolition work, below are a few tips to help you maintain sanity in through the process. 1. You should decide to work with a qualified and experienced demolition contractor. It will make things easier and safer for you and your property. The contractor will take the time to prep for the task at hand by assessing the project, and they furnish you with a detailed proposal outlining the magnitude of the project in terms of l ..read more