What to consider for site and building demolition?
Site demolition includes removal of catch basins, manholes, underground pipe, asphalt paving, concrete paving, etc. The method of disposal of site demolition materials can have a large impact on a project. If the material is hauled to a dump site, the Construction Supervisor should know the dump site location and be assured that the dumping meets all state and local ordinances. I’ve had a major project can be stopped because a neighbor to the dump site complained and found that we didn’t have the proper permits. It is simply not enough, in today’s environment, to merely get permission of the landowner to place fill on their property. If site demolition materials are also disposed on site (either buried or broken and used for rip rap) the Design Professional or Owner should give requirements for this type of use (i.e. maximum size of fill lift, equipment used to compact, maximum size piece allowable, requirements for wood, rebar, etc. found in the materials, etc.). Another important que
