Showing posts with label Green Building Council. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Green Building Council. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

What Demolition Wrought-Another Tale



I firmly believe that it is essential to highlight the outcomes of our efforts to dismiss the fallacy that demolition is singular destruction. The Fact is that our environmental and demolition work not only betters the environment, but creates economic opportunity. While many would bemoan the closing and subsequent demolition the car dealership in Wauwatosa, the new Dave & Busters will generate additional jobs, enhance the local tax base, and provide a quality venue for residents.

80% of the demolition debris from the former dealership was recycled; additionally, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. removed two buried underground fuel storage tanks. I can definitively state that our company does more for the environment on any given day than most self-proclaimed eco-friendly people achieve in a lifetime.

Below is an article that appeared in the “Biz Times Real Estate Weekly”.

Dave and Busters opens in Wauwatosa

Dallas-based Dave & Busters, a national chain of restaurant and entertainment centers, this week opened its first Wisconsin location at 2201 N. Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa.

The 35,000-square-foot Dave & Busters building was built on a site formerly occupied by a Ewald Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership.
The Wauwatosa Dave & Busters location has nearly 200 games ( including classic skill and arcade games plus simulators and billiards), 24 flat screen televisions and a high definition projector screen, a full bar, restaurant and two private conference rooms.

“Dave & Buster’s is a totally new concept in the greater Milwaukee area where guests can eat, drink and play under one roof,” said Wauwatosa restaurant general manger Esther Gomez.

On average, Dave & Buster’s stores get half a million guests each year. Most visitors are adults 21 years of age and older.

“People in Wisconsin love to go out and have fun,” said Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meg McKenna. “We have been asking for a place like this for a long time. Dave & Buster’s will be a great addition to the community.”

Monday, November 9, 2009

Hide House Lofts development underway : The Bay View Compass

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. received local news coverage in the “Bay View Compass” newspaper concerning our progress at the Hide House demolition project. The article highlights our recycling efforts which have exceeded a 90% threshold before work is complete.

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is regarded as an industry pioneer with regard to demolition recycling; our innovative practices predate the Green Building Council efforts to promote Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design know commonly as LEED certification. Champion Environmental Services, Inc. has facilitated a range of LEED projects over the years and is currently involved in several initiatives throughout Wisconsin.

A link to the “Bay View Compass” article is below.


Hide House Lofts development underway : The Bay View Compass

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Thursday, August 27, 2009

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Demolition Video

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. just completed the initial environmental remediation of three dormitories at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. Wilder, Trowbridge, and Baird Hall are now prepped for demolition as all associated asbestos containing material has been properly removed and disposed.

The new 185,000 square foot academic building is seeking LEED Silver Certification from the Green Building Council. As a result, our efforts will be focused on reclaiming aggregate in an effort to eliminate more than 75% of associated demolition debris from reaching local landfills.

Here is some video footage from our project at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse involving the final segment of the demolition at Trowbridge Hall.

This video is provided with the help of the following You Tube subscriber: http://www.youtube.com/user/ableidinamy21