Planning a Demolition for Your Manufacturing Facility?

Sometimes, when a company closes a manufacturing facility, it decides that the best thing to do is demolish either part or all of the structure. If your company is facing a closing that will require demolition, there are several things to think about before you start talking to demolition contractors.

The first thing to consider is the impact your demolition will have on the environment. Are there hazardous materials in your building? Could there be lead paint on the structure? Could some of the building materials contain asbestos? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you will need a demolition contractor skilled in containing these hazardous materials.

The next thing to do is gather drawings or blueprints of your building for contractors to use in the bidding process. If you provide demolition contractors with drawings of the building, footing, and underground structures that will be demolished, you will get much more accurate bids from them.

Demolition projects require permits. Many of them can be obtained by the demolition contractor you choose, but some must be obtained by the owner of the building. Keep in mind that securing these permits can take a while, so make sure to give yourself plenty of lead time. You could need permits to disconnect or re-route utilities, or beneficial re-use permits.

The next important step is one EquipNet always emphasizes to our clients planning a demolition – conduct an equipment inventory. Knowing exactly what equipment is in your building, knowing its value, and making a deliberate plan for it instead of destroying it along with the structure can make the difference between a demolition project that costs money and one that makes money. Some companies can find hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue in a demolition project just by carefully planning for the equipment inside the building.

After you’ve taken these steps, think about what you want in a demolition contractor and start accepting proposals. At the same time, we urge you to contact us. We can help you not only complete your demolition safely and in a timely manner, we can help you maximize returns on the project. Please check out our Demolition Resource Center for more information.

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