Controlled demolition is best for tearing down tall buildings, like skyscrapers, large concrete structures, or structural steel buildings. ATI guides planned detonations for a building implosion or wrecking for selective areas of the building. Demolition is the first step to making a property profitable again with new buildings. However, it can also be the most dangerous part of reconstruction if you don’t partner with a professional contractor.
They are often both used in demolition. Selective demolition is the demolition of only a portion of a building or certain material. Controlled demolition refers to the implosion of a tall building or large building, sometimes called a free fall. Both require careful planning.
Controlled demolition, whether the entire building is being demolished or only selected areas, is ideal when a tall building or high-rise reaches a point where it is damaged beyond repair, structurally unsound, or experiencing hazardous materials that can't be abated.
Costs for controlled demolition vary by building size, recycling goals, the density of the surrounding area, whether a building has a concrete structure or is made of structural steel, the proposed schedule, equipment needs, hauling requirements, and other considerations. Contact ATI for project assessment and an estimate.
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