One of Cambria Contracting's favorite demolitions, was the structural demolition of a paper mill plant in Mobile, Alabama. Set over 900,000 sq. ft of land, this sprawling facility was going to test all of the capabilities Cambria Contracting has, including basic demolition, environmental remediation and recycling possibilities Many people are unaware just how complicated the process of making paper can be, especially the amount of chemicals which are incorporated into making paper the bright white useful product we have today.
The first step of the process, like any demolition really, involved the the identification, removal, and transportation of non-hazardous universal waste materials. This includes items such as light fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, PCB ballasts, instrumentation controls, and mercury controls. With these superficial items taken out of the way the more intense phases of the demolition were set to begin.
Cambria Contracting set about on the larger task of plant dismantlement. You begin by selecting different portions of the plant and set about taking them apart. Cambria Contracting took the plant and divided it up into several different phases. First, were the elevated pipe racks, taken from the ceilings, these racks were chosen first, frankly because they were at the top of the building. Believe it or not it makes little sense to begin knocking out walls when there is several tons of weight suspended above your head. The next step Cambria Contracting took was to begin separating the equipment left in the facility. Much of this equipment took the form of storage tanks and as such they need a special environmental remediation efforts. This equipment also included rigging and complex conveyor belt systems.
The only real environmental remediation that fell to Cambria Contracting was the handling and transport of several number 6 oil storage tanks. That was done in no time.
Once the facility had been dismantled, Cambria Contracting had a decision to make about what to do with what was left over. Choosing an environmentally friendly option as opposed to taking loads of landfill space unnecessarily, Cambria Contracting instead choose to use over 90,000 tons of concrete as stabilized fill material for future development.
Demolition is a crucial part of social progress. On scales such as this, these decisions to recycle and the important remediation must be done correctly or the consequences to the community at large are devastating. That's why Cambria Contracting is the best choice.
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Cambria Contracting has the expertise needed for the largest of industrial demolitions. Including the specific intricacies of taking down power plants. The demolition of a power plant must also account for any and all hazardous materials which may be released from this process. Cambria Contracting's high rate of employee retention ensures that they have the expertise in place to handle the elements of a demolition which may compromise the immediate environment.
A prime example of Cambria Contracting's work in this field would be a review of a power plant in New York state that they demolished, but decommissioned, and oversaw the environmental remediation of the project as well. Cambria Contracting's role in this process gives them unique insight into what a successful project takes.
The decommissioning of this coal power plant in upstate New York had several factors Cambria Contracting had to take into consideration before getting to work. One of the structures was just 35 feet from an active railroad line, asbestos abatement was required, and there was a large pile of coal on the 60 acre site.
Furthermore part of the called for demolition was underwater in the form of intake channels for the power plant to operate. Cambria Contracting not only was able to mitigate all of these factors, but they did so in impressive fashion. Including a successful 500 ft tower implosion 35 ft from the rail line. The removal, transporting by rail, and safe disposal of fly ash, contaminated coal, and unusable soil. Then replacing it with new fill. Furthermore Cambria Contracting worked to recycle the items which were approved to do so by the DEC. It's another great job done by Cambria Contracting. Find out more about other jobs on our website: http://www.cambriainc.com
A prime example of Cambria Contracting's work in this field would be a review of a power plant in New York state that they demolished, but decommissioned, and oversaw the environmental remediation of the project as well. Cambria Contracting's role in this process gives them unique insight into what a successful project takes.
The decommissioning of this coal power plant in upstate New York had several factors Cambria Contracting had to take into consideration before getting to work. One of the structures was just 35 feet from an active railroad line, asbestos abatement was required, and there was a large pile of coal on the 60 acre site.
Furthermore part of the called for demolition was underwater in the form of intake channels for the power plant to operate. Cambria Contracting not only was able to mitigate all of these factors, but they did so in impressive fashion. Including a successful 500 ft tower implosion 35 ft from the rail line. The removal, transporting by rail, and safe disposal of fly ash, contaminated coal, and unusable soil. Then replacing it with new fill. Furthermore Cambria Contracting worked to recycle the items which were approved to do so by the DEC. It's another great job done by Cambria Contracting. Find out more about other jobs on our website: http://www.cambriainc.com
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