Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, completed the selective demolition of fire damaged building in Maryland.

During a severe storm many years ago, the building was struck by lighting and subsequently caught on fire. The building sat vacant for several years while the owners and insurance companies determine what was the best course for reoccupying the building. After a thorough engineering evaluation, it was determined that a majority of the building could be saved and rebuilt utilizing the existing structures and foundations.

Universal Wrecking Corp. (UWC) was contracted to provide selective demolition services due to their extensive experience with fire and storm damaged structures as well as their commitment to an aggressive schedule and a competitive bid price.

Prior to any demolition taking place several environmental contaminants needed to be addressed. Asbestos containing materials needed to be properly abated and disposed at an approved landfill. The asbestos abatement phase of this project was completed in under a week. Asbestos materials removed and abated included asbestos contaminated debris on the floors, roofing materials and pipe insulation. Other environmental concerns were oils and greases contained in equipment and gearboxes. These oils and greases were properly drained and containerized for offsite recycling at an approved facility.

Following environmental remediation, UWC 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.

There were several goals that UWC had to achieve in order to perform the demolition phase of the project to the client