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Think you know mold? Test your knowledge against some of these mold misconceptions. ...Read More

It can be hard to know if the plumbing is in need of maintenance. Here are a few signs that your pipes need some love....Read More

While asbestos removal is a hazardous and frequently expensive task, there was a time when asbestos was not only considered a commonplace building material......Read More

What are the upsides as well as the downsides of urban renewal?...Read More

It doesn’t take an industry expert to tell you demolition is risky business. There’s heavy equipment smashing and crushing, big trucks coming in and out, and things that go boom from time to time. All...Read More

Although implosions only make up less than 1% of all demolition work, it’s still worth talking about. Primarily because implosions are just plain cool and fun to watch. While these building implosions...Read More

Any demo job will inherently involve large objects falling over, heavy equipment breaking things, or large explosions. With all this commotion, safety must be the first thought, not an afterthought. C...Read More

One of the biggest focuses of the demolition industry is recycling. We’re constantly looking for new ways to reduce the environmental impact of demolition and construction. Not only is this good for t...Read More

 The benefits of the demolition industry are enjoyed by people all around the world, every single day. Most aren’t aware of how demolition benefits them and take this industry for granted, bu...Read More

What is a Brownfield?A brownfield is a piece of land that has, or is suspected to have, contaminated soil that would prevent redevelopment without remediation. The contamination typically comes fr...Read More

Back before we knew better, asbestos was used for all kinds of insulation in buildings and homes. Thankfully, we’ve learned from our mistakes and asbestos isn’t widely used anymore. However, there are...Read More

The answer to that question is positively and unequivocally YES! The demolition industry is actually one of the most regulated industries in the construction field. Between permits, hazardous material...Read More

Deconstruction and demolition might sound like the same thing and bring a similar result, but these two words actually imply two completely different processes. The practical application of these two...Read More

Every industry has its own tools of the trade, and this is certainly true of the demolition industry. However, if we were to make a completely exhaustive list of every tool used on our job sites, this...Read More

Last year OSHA made a final ruling regarding permissible exposure limits (PELs) for respirable crystalline silica. This ruling will have a large impact on the construction and demolition community as...Read More

Like most things in life, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do demolition. When you do it right, it’s safe, sustainable, and starts the project off on the right foot. When done incorrectly it can...Read More

Most of what people know about the demolition industry comes from a five second video clip of some old stadium or office building either being blown up or taken down by a giant wrecking ball. While th...Read More

We've thoroughly discussed recycled concrete aggregate in this space previously, but you might not be familiar with the material itself. The Concrete Construction blog published a great article expl...Read More

Deconstruction is a great alternative to demolition in many cases. It allows more materials to be salvaged, which keeps materials out of landfills, and allows demolition contractors to save money....Read More

High reach demolition equipment is a vital tool in modern demolition. When proper procedures and safety protocols are not followed, however, high reach equipment can be hazardous and dangerous.B...Read More

Recycling has long been an integral part of the demolition industry. Through an effective recycling program, demolition projects can attain a significantly smaller environmental footprint, and both...Read More

As of January 17, 2017, OSHA's updated walking-working surfaces standards for slip, trip, and fall standards will take effect as part of the 2016 final rule. Personal Protective Equipment standards...Read More

Despite the EPA’s backing, shingle recycling has been slow to increase in the US due to a variety of factors. At C&D World Magazine, Douglas Robinson went in-depth on this topic to advocate th...Read More

The use of asbestos in construction in the US began during the 1940s as a way to increase a building’s fire resistance and insulation. While asbestos is composed of six naturally occurring minerals,...Read More

Recycled concrete is an ideal material for a variety of jobs and is more cost-effective than using crushed stone. There are also the additional environmental benefits that also come from using recyc...Read More

When you think of demolition contractors, odds are that you think of old buildings that need to be torn down to make way for new construction. While that is a large part of the industry, being a dem...Read More

How does recycled concrete aggregate compare to traditional virgin limestone as a base course? A project in Ohio was put together specifically to pit the two against each other to see which performs...Read More

What kind of environmental impact does demolition have? How does it impact climate change?To answer those questions, you'd need to inspect the processes in place for one specific demolition cont...Read More

In 2015, a University of Florida professor, Timothy Townsend, put together a white paper to capture the current state of construction and demolition waste, and how much of that waste was successfull...Read More

Demolition is a fairly broad term that covers a laundry list of services. Structural dismantlement, site clearance, environmental remediation, salvage and recycling of materials, and industrial reco...Read More

Those outside of the demolition industry typically have some misconceptions about what demolition is all about. It may seem simple to demolish a building, but there’s a lot more that goes into a suc...Read More

Concrete is one of the most common materials a demolition contractor deals with. Most structures and job sites are filled with concrete, but properly demolishing it requires more than a one size fit...Read More

Demolition contractors are usually called when a structure reaches the end of its life. The structure may now be unsound and unsafe to inhabit, or a new structure may be taking its place.That's...Read More

Recycling and salvage in demolition is a valuable and worthwhile exercise. It can help to trim expenses for both the demolition contractor, and the building owner. But, there needs to be a plan in p...Read More

Implosions and the use of explosives makes up a very small piece of the demolition industry. While blowing up buildings is one of the first things those outside the industry think of when they hear...Read More

Successful and efficient completion of a demolition project is similar to any job in that you need the right tools. Those unfamiliar with the demolition industry may think demolition relies on brute...Read More

Google is currently in the process of creating a 250 thousand square foot office in downtown San Francisco. The offices will be located in the 43-story Spear Tower in One Market Plaza. The goal set...Read More

Both above ground and underground storage tanks can pose significant obstacles to construction and demolition. Even if you've just moved into a new commercial property with tanks present, it may be ne...Read More

The processes, equipment, and end results of construction are distinctly different than of demolition. Even so, the two are often lumped together and, worse still, many contractors who primarily han...Read More

On each of our demolition projects, our team prioritizes salvaging and recycling materials. Concrete is one material often found in structures being demolished, and is also one with a great market f...Read More

The old visual of a building being torn down with a wrecking ball, or an implosion, is rarely the case these days. These destructive methods don't adequately allow for the salvage of recyclable and re...Read More

When hiring a demolition contractor, most will start by looking at past projects, learning about capabilities, and examining bids. One element that's often overlooked in this process is learning abo...Read More

Our top priority on every demolition project we're involved in is to keep everyone safe, which is includes our personnel, and anyone else that's on site, or in the surrounding community. This is don...Read More

In many articles and posts about recycling and salvage in the demolition industry, the focus is on concrete, brick, stone and other similar materials. There's much more that can, and should, be reco...Read More

At Demolition Technologies, one of our goals for each demolition project we take on is to recycle and salvage a high percentage of the materials involved. Because of this dedication to environmental...Read More

The use of high reach demolition equipment is necessary in a number of demolition projects. As with any demolition equipment, it's important to understand the proper procedures and risks involved, h...Read More

Demolition likely isn't the first thing you think of when you think about green initiatives and positive environmental impact. However, demolition, when planned correctly and executed by professiona...Read More

When you begin to predict what types of hazardous materials you might encounter during a demolition project, your first thought is likely asbestos, or lead paint. These are both the most common, and...Read More

In the demolition industry, recycling concrete has been a goal on many projects for years. At Demolition Technologies, we have expansive capabilities for material recycling, including on-site concre...Read More

As demolition contractors, we've been using environmentally friendly processes and focusing on recycling for years. That attitude has become more of an emphasis recently in other industries, as well...Read More

When a natural disaster, like a tornado, earthquake or flooding, occurs, demolition contractors are often called on to help with the clean-up of debris. Our unique skill set qualifies us to properly...Read More

A dedication to environmental stewardship and responsibility in demolition projects means that materials are responsibly handled, stored, transported and disposed of, and that a site is left in bett...Read More

For each of our demolition projects, environmental considerations dictate our processes and our approach. We place a priority on environmental stewardship and conservation, which means that addition...Read More

We place an emphasis on recycling, environmental stewardship and salvaging materials in every demolition project we're involved in. Doing so requires some upfront planning and site surveys, plus a c...Read More

At Demolition Technologies, we've earned extensive experience in the demolition industry through numerous projects in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. This experience has taught us th...Read More

The construction and demolition industry is responsible for approximately 40-percent of the solid waste produced in the United States. That's not a particularly surprising figure, but it clearly ill...Read More

Due to the nature of demolition work, safety must be a primary focus in order to keep all personnel and the surrounding community safe. Safety management and creating a culture of safety within the...Read More

While most people believe they have a good idea of what the demolition industry entails, the truth is there are many misconceptions about it. When you work in demolition every day like we do at Demo...Read More

Whether you're vetting demolition contractors for a potential residential demolition, or sorting through bids for a commercial, industrial or government demolition project, it's important to intervi...Read More

There are a number of potential safety and environmental hazards present with any demolition job. These issues are multiplied when the demolition site is located in an urban area where dense populat...Read More

Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to equipment intended to protect an employee's eyes, face, head, or extremities and also refers to protective clothing, respiratory devices and protective...Read More

A waste management plan is an essential part of the preliminary stages of a demolition project. Its purpose is to identify both the types of waste that will be encountered and the estimated amount....Read More

Any demolition project will produce some type of debris. Being able to identify which materials can be reused and recycled can have a significant on the budget of a project, however. Concrete, glass...Read More

In most areas, construction waste takes up a quarter or more of the local landfill. This debris exceeds 130-million tons each year and transportation and disposal costs are rising and taking up more...Read More

When discussing potential hazards involved in a demolition job, dust is rarely at the top of the list. But, dust is a reality in almost any type of demolition and being able to control dust on site...Read More

The process of selecting an effective and qualified demolition contractor can be difficult if you don't know what to look for and where to start. This process extends far beyond accepting bids and c...Read More

Demolition comes with many potential hazards that can cause injuries and delays on the job site. Through appropriate planning, sequencing and coordination of tasks, however, many of these can be eas...Read More

In virtually any demolition project, the EPA's National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) notification is required. The NESHAPs program is part of the Clean Air Act and, in...Read More

When concrete reaches the end of its life, whether as part of a highway, sidewalk, driveway or structure, there are three primary options for what to do with it. The Federal Highway Administration r...Read More

One of the initial stages of any demolition job is to complete a job safety analysis, or JSA. It's alternatively referred to as a job hazard analysis, pretask analysis, task hazard analysis, and oth...Read More

Our dedication to recycling materials like concrete, masonry and asphalt is well-documented. Recycling in demolition has become a growing trend, which we're proud to be a part of. Reuse gets less re...Read More

Recycling of materials and debris from demolition jobs has grown in popularity and prevalence over the past decade. Now, materials that would have previously taken up space in a landfill are being r...Read More

The nature of demolition projects introduces the potential for danger for both the crew involved and the surrounding community. Thanks to policies, procedures, training and equipment in place, train...Read More

From an outsider's perspective, demolition is all gathered crowds and big implosions. In reality, most demolition projects are done with much less fanfare and there are many ways to bring down a bui...Read More

Whether you're beginning complete demolition of a house or commercial property, or using demolition to set the stage for further renovations, there are a few key tips and factors you should know abo...Read More

On many of our demolition projects, an environmental site assessment has either already been done, or is needed, in order to know if abatement will be needed and what potentially hazardous chemicals...Read More

When you ask an outsider about demolition, the first two pieces of equipment that like come to mind are a wrecking ball and explosives. While those can be useful in some projects, the majority of ou...Read More

While construction and demolition are often lumped together, there's a seemingly endless list of differences between the two. Why's it so important to acknowledge these differences? Because there ar...Read More

A typical demolition job will result in quite a bit of concrete. This salvaged concrete can then be crushed, recycled and reused in other projects. In the US alone, about 140-million tons of concret...Read More

The Environmental Protection Agency began examining the act of recycling coal combustion byproducts and their affect on local water supplies in 2014. Recently, they officially announced that coal as...Read More

One of the first steps of a demolition project is to map out and plan for underground utilities. If a pipe is burst or a line is cut, it means downtime for your crew and lost time in clean up and re...Read More

PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyl, is not a new substance. It’s been used in a variety of materials like electronics, paint, coatings, adhesives and flame-retardants for decades. Since the 1970s, the...Read More

The recycling and reusing of waste generated by construction and demolition projects is not new. Demolition companies have been using what are now referred to as ‘green’ procedures for decades. Stra...Read More

When a structure has past the point of renovation and needs to be removed from a lot, there are typically two options. The structure can be demolished or it can be deconstructed. While these two ser...Read More

At DT Specialized Services, we offer on-site concrete crushing and recycling services or haul all concrete left from our Tulsa area jobs to our own recycling yard. Each demolition job is bound to pr...Read More