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R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services, Inc., a specialized contractor providing total plant dismantlement, building demolition, rigging and decommissioning services, recently completed the demolition of a large chemical manufacturing facility in New Jersey (NJ).

The facility, which formerly manufactured a variety of chemicals, consisted of over sixteen (16) multi-story buildings and was situated near a major waterway.  The buildings were well over 50 years in age and were predominantly block wall and steel truss roof or wood beam construction.

R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) was contracted by the client to provide total demolition, wrecking and environmental services to demolish the buildings to top of concrete slab.  Safety to the surrounding public, environment and waterway was paramount and the client understood that R. Baker & Son prioritizes safety on every project.

Prior to any work being performed, several pre-demolition tasks needed to be completed. All utilities were disconnected from the buildings.  An OSHA engineering survey was completed, notifications were submitted and all permits were obtained. Universal wastes (mercury switches, ballasts, fluorescent light tubes, etc.) were collected, characterized, containerized and the shipped offsite for proper recycling.

Asbestos abatement of the building had already been performed by the client.  However, R. Baker & Son still maintained a watch for unknown or uncovered ACM's throughout the entire project, of which none were discovered.