Becher Court Apartment Milwaukee, WI

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. has been retained by the Milwaukee Housing Authority to facilitate the environmental remediation and demolition of the multistory Becher Court Apartments located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The project will be broken into two distinct phases.

In the first stage, all asbestos containing material will be properly removed. Additionally, CESI will facilitate the removal of all PCB ballast and mercury. After the environmental abatement, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will defer final sampling/air clearances to the environmental consultant; the consultant acts as a third party quality control monitor – they confirm that we addressed all environmental issues pursuant to DNR, EPA, and OHSA guidelines.

Another environmental challenge also exists in contaminated soil that has been identified on the site. Approximately sixty tons of petroleum dirt will need to be excavated and properly disposed.

The building demolition poses some unique challenges given the height of the structure in relation to nearby – occupied structures. Champion Environmental Services, Inc. has developed a strategic approach which will ensure the safety of our workers and those in proximity of the site. Our unique approach to demolition will allow us to achieve a nearly 90% recycling rate on this project.

Below is a picture of the Becher Court Apartments

Marquette University Work Rounding Down

Published in the “Daily Reporter” on 2/08/2010, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is finishing up demolition work at Marquette University

Video of Demolition At Marquette University

This video comes to us from John Krejci of the “Daily Reporter”.

Palatine, Illinois Asbestos Project

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is preparing to mobilize in Palatine, Illinois for an asbestos abatement project at several shuttered commercial properties. Through a process known as Polarized Light Microscopy, lab tests revealed a variety of building materials that needed to be removed. The abatement and proper disposal will include floor tile, mastics, mirror glue, column fire proofing, and boiler stack insulation. The project is scheduled for completion by March of 2010.

Accelator Site Clearance and Demolition

A private, Fortune 50 client has retained Champion Environmental Services, Inc. to demolish and clear the site of an Accelator. An Accelator receives a source of raw water and through an aeration process, treats the water to a more manageable concentration. Accelators are an integral part of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment processes.

All effluents, launderers, agitators, impellers/rotors/hood-ties, associated rails and framing along with the concrete base will be removed. This project will employ a combination of selective demolition performed by skilled laborers along with the mobilization of heavy equipment.

Strong First Quarter for Environmental Work

Champion was recently awarded several environmental projects in Illinois and Wisconsin. A shuttered hospital in DeKalb, Illinois will be given a clean bill of health after we remove extensive quantities of asbestos containing material. The parcel, developed in the late 60’s, reflects typical building practices which were considered prudent: The hallways and patient rooms contain contaminated floor tile and mastic throughout; carpeted office areas are held down by ACM mastic; patches of ductwork insulation throughout the second floor is “hot” and will need to be properly abated. Nearly 200,000 square feet of hospital will soon be under containment in preparation of this project.

On behalf of the Milwaukee Housing Authority, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will be providing asbestos abatement and hazardous material removal services at an 11 story residence tower in preparation of demolition activities. ACM materials is just a portion of this contract as we are also responsible for removal of asbestos PCB bulbs/ballasts as well as mercury switches.

As part of a Job Order Contract agreement with nationwide retail chain JC Penney, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will be abating ACM floor tile and mastic from a store in Peoria, Illinois.

Huff Hall, University of Illinois

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will begin work this month in Champaign, Illinois for the University of Illinois. Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will be responsible for performing extensive-selective demolition; the project will enable the university to proceed with a planned expansion of Huff Hall.

Home to the “Fighting Illini” gymnastics, wrestling, and volleyball programs, Huff Hall was originally constructed in 1924 and served a variety of functions over the years.

Our efforts will surround roof, ceiling, masonry, sr partitions, and concrete risers along with associated supporting steel, ramps, pads, and stairs.