Industrial Demolition

Mar 02, 2022

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When it comes to industrial demolition, it can be a complex process that demands a lot of preparation and thought. Whether you’re a manager of an industrial site or an engineer that needs a site demolished to build something new, it demands a lot of attention to make sure things go correctly. 

The fact is this can be a very overwhelming process. That’s why it’s important to work with someone you can trust and get you pointed in the right direction. This guide will help take you through the steps and show you what you can expect when it comes to industrial demolition. 

Industrial demolition requires a great amount of planning to execute properly. You’ll need to factor in things like the environment, safety, and how to take care of scrap. A good industrial demolition company will help walk you through this process and lay the ground for what’s to come. Here are some of the things they should help you consider, so you can feel like you’re in good hands. 

Industrial Demolition Process

Depending on what you hope to demolish, it can alter parts of the process. Everyone, however, will need to reach out to a demolition expert to get an idea of how long a project will take. But before you even reach out, you should make sure to speak with your trusted employees.

Whether you’re demolishing a powerplant or another large structure, you’ll want to inform your team and keep on all necessary personnel to help you oversee the demolition and plan.

Certain demolitions can take years, and you’ll want to be surrounded by your team, and people you trust to help you oversee the process and ensure you get the result you want. Once you have your team in place, it’s time to reach out and find the right demolition company for the job.

Getting an Estimate

The first call you make doesn’t have to be the last.  It’s important to shop around and get an accurate estimate and make sure you find the right demolition team for the job. This process can take a while, so you want to make sure you have trusted professionals working to get you the result you want. A demolition company will want to come to see the site and have a proper walkthrough so that they can give you an accurate estimate. 

It’s also necessary to get an estimate on how long the process will take, what materials will be required, and get any necessary documentation that could be necessary to proceed with the project.  Oftentimes, there may be permits, or permissions needed to demolish a site.  This can still be true for industrial demolition.

Once the walkthrough process has been completed, they will be able to give you an accurate estimate of the complete project. At that point, it’s time to choose the estimate that works for you- and go with the company you trust to get the job done.

Moving Forward with the Plan

Once you’ve decided on the company to go with, it’s time to follow through on their estimation. They will begin to create a work plan and outline how every aspect of the project will play out. This is necessary so that the proper safety precautions can be set up, transportation methods can be organized, and a team can properly be put together.

Then, they will want to be prepared to assemble or gather any equipment they will need, followed by the timelines it will take to get each phase of the job done. This process is extremely important to ensure that all safety precautions are set up and that everything will proceed at maximum efficiency.  

It can take a lot to see this process through, so it’s important to make sure this phase takes place—as a bad plan can ruin the project from the get-go. 

Time for Action

The estimate’s been done, you’ve chosen your demolition company for the job and the plan has been set—now, it’s time for action! Everything will begin to mobilize and kick off the plans that have been put into motion. Soon, large equipment will be all over the demolition site along with an entire demolition crew.

Once everything is set up and work begins it’s off to the races. The demolishing of structures and buildings is not the only aspect of demolition.  There is also the removal of waste, chemicals, and other factors that can harm the environment. Then it’s time to wrap up the project. 

The demolition company will provide you with a complete list of what has taken place from the start date to the end date. This is the moment that you were waiting for. That’s it!

That’s the process of industrial demolition. But wait, you now know the process of industrial demolition, but who should you trust with your project?

Alpine Demolition

We have taken a few moments to walk through the steps you need to take before moving forward with a deconstruction or demolition project. This is an exciting time for you and your organization, and we are eager to walk with you through this process each step of the way. 

At Alpine Demolition, we make several guarantees to our clients. We guarantee safety, modern technology, sustainable practices, and care for the community and environment where your project is located. 

Contact us today by clicking here to ask questions or begin a bid form. Or call us at 630-761-0700 with any questions you have about your upcoming demolition project. 

Remember, the first step you need to take before a demolition project is deciding whether deconstruction is the right choice for you and your group or organization. We would love to talk through all the options with you to help you make a stress-free decision.

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