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28. Feb 2018

Surprisingly Common Hazardous Waste in a Demolition

The most well known types of hazardous waste are asbestos and lead paint. SV Demolition runs into these two materials frequently, and we use the proper methods to remove them safely. But, there are five other types of hazardous waste that we find in demolitions that you might be surprised to learn about. These five […]

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28. Feb 2018

Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition Debris

The eco-friendly movement and efforts to reduce carbon footprints is active in the construction and demolition (C&D) industry in America. Construction and Demolition materials consist of debris produced during the construction, demolition, and renovation of buildings, roads, and bridges. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advocates for the sustainable materials management (SMM) method that identifies C&D […]

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28. Feb 2018

Drone Use in Demolitions

Drones have increasingly been adopted by the demolition industry. Beyond aerial imagery, implementing drone technology is now used throughout the entire demolition lifecycle: initial site surveys, estimating costs, delivering volumetric measurements, identifying layout accuracy, and more. Initial Drone Regulations The Federal Aviation Administration has issued the first of its small commercial drone rules, with more […]

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