Posts by ColdFoot Environmental Services, Inc.
East Parks Highway
GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Wasilla, Alaska Type of Project: Industrial; Hazardous Materials Removal Project Duration: Contractor Type: WORK DETAILS Hazardous Materials Removed: Quantity Removed: Scope of Work: This project included hazmat removal services and selective demolition of the Parks Highway in Wasilla Alaska. Activities included class 1 and class 2 asbestos abatement; PCB removal; sampling and…
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Parks Highway Structures RemovalMP 48.8 – 52.3
GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Wasilla, AKType of Project: Industrial; Asbestos AbatementProject Duration: October-December 2014Contractor Type: Prime Contractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: AsbestosQuantity Removed: 1,710 CYScope of Work: This project included the complete removal and disposal of five buildings, foundation, fences, structures, old pavements, abandoned utilities, and other obstructions identified along the Parks Highway in Wasilla Alaska.…
Read MoreSitka Power Upgrades
GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Sitka, AlaskaType of Project: Commercial; Asbestos AbatementProject Duration: Contractor Type: WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: Quantity Removed:Scope of Work: Commercial – This project consisted of asbestos and lead removal services for AT&T on one of their technical buildings in Sitka, Alaska. Activities included asbestos abatement of floor tiles, wall tiles, and mastic; lead…
Read MoreUnalaska Airport Equipment Storage Building
GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Unalaska, AlaskaType of Project: Industrial; Lead Remediation Project Duration: December 2015-July 2016Contractor Type: Subcontractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: LeadQuantity Removed: 10,000 lbsScope of Work: This project included complete lead remediation to allow for the renovation of the Unalaska Airport Chemical and Equipment Storage Building. Activities included site characterization; sampling and analysis; asbestos…
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AT&T Bethel Facility457 Quarters & Communication Buildings Demolition
GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Bethel, AlaskaType of Project: Commercial; Asbestos Abatement & DemolitionProject Duration: July – August 2014Contractor Type: Prime Contractor WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: Asbestos Quantity Removed: 30,972 SFScope of Work: This project included hazmat removal services and complete demolition of the AT&T Bethel Building 457 (4,908 SF, built in 1964). Activities included asbestos abatement…
Read MoreEIE326 Enlisted Dormitory
GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Fairbanks, AlaskaType of Project: Project Duration: Contractor Type: WORK DETAILSHazardous Materials Removed: Quantity Removed:Scope of Work: Industrial – This project included complete demolition of two buildings to allow the construction of a new 168-person dormitory. Activities included site characterization; sampling and analysis; asbestos abatement; building and foundation demolition; hauling; and material disposal.…
Read MoreCommon Misconception #10: Once a Demolition Project is Over, The Owner’s Worries are Over.
A project owner cannot “contract away” their responsibility or liability. They must identify its nature to the demolition contractor: pay for the removal of waste, and insure that it is disposed of properly. It will be the owner, as well as the contractor, who will face fines and legal sanctions if these strict waste regulations…
Read MoreCommon Misconception #09: Demolition is Expensive.
Commercial demolition work generally costs less than 2 percent of the replacement cost of the building. The ramifications of not dealing with a reputable, trained demolition contractor can be financially devastating. This is not the type of work where one gets a second chance. It’s important to look for experienced people who have the sophisticated…
Read MoreCommon Misconception #08: Demolition is a Dangerous Business.
In the hands of professionals, the danger is controlled. While the demolition process has the potential to create an unsafe work environment, the professional demolition contractor has designed programs to prevent accidents for both on and off-site activities. Many demolition contractors employ in-house safety directors to prepare written standards, conduct safety meetings, develop incentives for…
Read MoreCommon Misconception #07: One Demolition Contractor is Basically the Same as the Next.
Don’t tell that to the owner who has had the misfortune of dealing with an inexperienced contractor: a general contractor is often not qualified to demolish buildings or structures. Not unlike doctors, demolition contractors acquire their specialty only after making a substantial investment in their training equipment. Investigate all of the contractors before accepting the…
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