Demolition / Dismantling

O6 Environmental provides “turn-key” demolition, dismantling and decontamination services for the Specialty Chemical, Petroleum Refining, Pipeline, Battery Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Agriculture Industries. We demolish or dismantle all types of buildings and vessels, either totally or selectively, including poly and steel tanks, steel and glass lined reactors, transformers, chemical processing equipment, and pipelines.

Our extensive experience has given us the knowledge necessary to carry out demolition and dismantling projects at all types of decommissioned industrial and manufacturing facilities. As a seasoned contractor, O6 Environmental evaluates your property and selects the most appropriate method of demolition, ensuring your destruction job is handled safely, in accordance with the highest standards and regulations.

Dismantling vs. Demolition

It is more efficient than demolition, which generally requires the building to be cleared completely. Selective demolition, on the other hand, reduces costs and waste, while salvaging some materials for reuse. It can also be employed to make specific refurbishments or improvements to a site.

Typically, a building that needs to be demolished or dismantled has been decommissioned. Decommissioning is the process of preparing a property for long-term dormancy, repurposing, or destruction. Dismantling involves removing components so they can be reused elsewhere. The goal is to minimize waste and recover assets.

Dismantling may also allow the owner to repurpose or reconstruct all or portions of the current structure in order to accommodate new end use requirements. O6 Environmental has been involved in several Brownfield and industrial redevelopment sites, helping transform the building into new usable space for industrial, housing, and recreation use.  

Dismantling and demolition are normally used interchangeably, though there are differences between them. Structural demolition removes the building completely, while dismantling removes valuable components for repair or recycling. Dismantling is sometimes referred to as green demolition, because it recovers the structure’s valuable elements. Reusing materials reduces waste and scrap metal, while improving your contribution to the circular economy.

When deciding on the demolition method, a thorough assessment of the property is necessary to ensure no hazardous materials are left behind. This includes surveying the area and developing a plan to manage dangerous substances. If a building contains asbestos, dismantling is normally safer than demolition. Asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, remediation efforts, or waste disposal may also be needed, depending on the condition of the site.

Dismantling is often used where there isn’t enough space to clear the entire structure. It may also be required if a building has intricate components or poses a safety risk. In addition, older buildings often contain hazardous materials that need to be removed and disposed of. In such cases, it is important to hire a certified professional to carry out the dismantling process.

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