Considerations to take before you Start a Commercial Site Demolition Whether it is residential or commercial, site demolition is the partial or complete removal process of unwanted structures such as shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, and other commercial properties. To some demolition might sound as easy as just knocking buildings down, but it does involve a lot of considerations and detail. Plus, to the execution of a site demolition safety is paramount. It is no secret that commercial site demolition differs from residential demolition because it happens on a larger scale, needs bigger machinery, and possibly even explosives. Things to do before Commercial Site Demolition To prevent the unexpected collapse of part or all of the structure, the commercial structure that will be demolished must be maintained in a safe and stable condition. Some important considerations that should be made while doing Demolition Planning: ● Stability of the building/structure
● The position, depth and type of basements, wells and underground storage that may be involved ● Boundary walls ● Public access ● Adjoining structures & properties Commercial Site Demolition Checklist A professional demolition company before completing a commercial site demolition will ensure that the following is completed before any project begins: • Secures the work area. • Check if there is adequate public safety and access to any walkways and roads. If work is in a public place, then safety measures will be implemented. • Observe for fire risks are observe, and preventative plans are in place. • Completely remove all utility services from the property, including power, gas, and water, and ensure all lines are removed from the property. • Ensure operators demolish story by story. • Brace walls & floors. • Remove any ornamental stonework. • A thorough inspection of safety gear, machinery, and equipment. Applied Science International, LLC, or ASI’s demolition sequence design can assist you in working all of the details of your demolition plan out virtually, before placing people or property in harm’s way. Their engineers will model your complete structure in 3-D, with all its structural details including columns, girders, masonry, slabs, service/transfer floors, pre & post-tensioned tendons, detailed reinforcement, cables, and vessels. They will also include structural damage, material properties, and shoring based on the current condition of the structure. Plus, they also offer Structural Design Software for various purposes.
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