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Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Demolition of Facility in VirginiaUniversal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractorthat operates on a nationwide basis, completed the demolition of a large facility in Virginia.The goal of the demolition project was to demolish the buildings and structures on the site in asafe and controlled manner. Special attention was given to environmental hazards whichconsisted of chemical contamination. All demolition crews worked in Level C PPE during allphases of demolition.Prior to demolition activities, an environmental survey was conducted along with a review of the
client’s
existing documentation on Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and other possiblehazardous materials. ACM had been abated by the client prior to their mobilization and noadditional ACM was found. The other environmental concerns were oils and greases contained inthe equipment and gearboxes. These oils and greases were properly drained and containerized foroffsite recycling at an approved facility. As stated previously, previous use of the facilitymandated that all works were in Level C PPE.UWC also needed to confirm that all the site utilities were deactivated. Water, gas, sewer,electric, phone, cable, etc. were all confirmed to be cut, capped and de-energized.The demolition work was conducted in distinct phases. Phase I consisted of the preparation of thebuildings which included gut out and cutting of beams. This work structurally weakened thebuilding for the intended implosion of the building. Phase II consisted of the strategic placementof charges for the implosion of the building. For Phase III, the implosion of building wascompleted in a safe and efficient manner. The final phase included the cleanup of building steeland debris.To perform the demolition successfully, UWC utilized the following heavy equipment:
 
A Cat 330L Excavator with a hydraulic hammer attachment
 
A Cat 330 Excavator with LaBounty Grapple attachment
 
A Cat 350 Excavator with LaBounty MSD 100 Shear attachment
 
A 110 hydraulic crane
 
Bobcat 773 Skid Steer with demo grapple
 
Bobcat 773 Skid Steer with hammer attachment
 
Various support equipmentIn addition, a total of eight (8) employees consisting of operators and laborers were utilized.The project was completed in 1 month without incident or injury.
About Universal Wrecking Corp.
 Universal Wrecking Corp. is one of the premier demolition contractor and scrap metal removalcontractors in the United States. Demolition services include commercial and industrialdemolition, interior demolition and renovations, scrap metal recycling and removal,dismantlement, tank and silo demolition, mobile and portable onsite concrete crushing andwrecking.
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