Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. has been awarded the Westlawn hazardous materials abatement and building demolition project in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The extensive project will involve the demolition and asbestos abatement of 149 separate multifamily housing units.

The full extent of the project is best illustrated by the photograph below which outlines the boundaries of the initiative.

Century City Video

Tower Automotive-Century City

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is kicking off the redevelopment of Milwaukee’s shuttered Tower Automotive property as part of the city's $34.6 million plan to redevelop an 84-acre portion of the site. Most of the area is being transformed into a business park; Spanish train manufacturer Talgo is the first tenet to lease a portion of the development.

Century City will be the new venue for U.S. high-speed passenger rail manufacturing and assembly creating 125 direct jobs in Wisconsin and about 450 indirect jobs through vendors throughout the Midwest.

In January, Governor Doyle announced Wisconsin will receive $823 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to build high-speed rail service to connect its centers of commerce. Wisconsin is receiving $810 million to build high-speed passenger rail service between Milwaukee and Madison, $12 million to improve service between Chicago and Milwaukee, and $1 million to make final determinations on a route between Wisconsin and the Twin Cities – the next step toward connecting Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison with the Twin Cities.

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is proud to support this important economic initiative. Some pictures of our demolition work are below.

Video of Demolition At Marquette University

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

More From Marquette University

The “Daily News” seems to have keen interest in our efforts on behalf of Marquette University as their photographer John Krejci was out again yesterday documenting the work in progress.

We appreciate the coverage by the “Daily News”.

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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Champion’s Contribution to New State of Wisconsin Demolition Recycling Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the implementation of mandatory recycling on all state construction and demolition projects. The initiative will officially begin January 1, 2010.

Champion Environmental Services, Inc., a pioneer of waste reduction in building demolition, took part in several state project studies dating back to 2007; our demolition efforts were monitored and documented by WasteCap Resource Solutions.

Findings were reported back to Governor Jim Doyle, the Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of State Facilities (DSF) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Champion provided WasteCap Resource Solutions onsite empirical accreditation along with open interviews of key project managers/field superintendents who clarified the implementation strategies of our best practices for demolition recycling.

Champion’s innovative approach to material recycling help guide recommendations presented to the Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of State Facilities (DSF) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

The press release about the program is below.

Interagency cooperation leads to recycling on State of Wisconsin projects
News Release Published: October 19, 2009 by the Central Office
Contact(s): Ann Coakley, DNR Waste and Materials Management Program Director, (608) 261-8449

Recycling required on state construction projects over
$5 million and state demolition projects as of Jan. 1, 2010

MADISON – Wisconsin should see less construction and demolition (C&D) debris in its landfills come the first of the year. A unique partnership among two state agencies and a nonprofit organization has shown that C&D projects throughout Wisconsin can successfully recycle. Based on these results, the Division of State Facilities will be requiring C&D waste to be recycled rather than put in landfills. This will apply to State of Wisconsin construction projects over $5 million and demolition projects advertised for bid after January 1, 2010. The efforts will reduce waste disposal costs, conserve landfill space and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The encouraging results come from a pilot project in which the nonprofit WasteCap Resource Solutions (formerly WasteCap Wisconsin) worked with the Department of Administration Division of State Facilities (DSF) under a contract with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The goal of the project, which began in 2007, was to develop methods, standards and trained staff to result in successful, measured C&D debris recycling on state projects.

Nationally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates more than 170 million tons of C&D debris are generated each year. In Wisconsin, C&D debris—much of which is recyclable—represents a huge proportion of the municipal solid waste (MSW) stream. A 2002 DNR study found that C&D debris made up nearly 30 percent of the MSW stream, with five of the top 10 largest single components of the MSW being materials found in C&D debris, including untreated wood and shingles as the first and third largest components, respectively.

In recent years, the state of Wisconsin annually approved about $400 million to $500 million for construction, making state projects one of the largest sources of C&D debris generated in Wisconsin.

“We recognized this was a significant effort, not only because of the potential to reuse and recycle C&D debris from state projects,” said Jenna Kunde, executive director of WasteCap. “We knew if we could give contractors experience with C&D reuse and recycling and make it a part of the way they do business with the state; it would have the potential to allow them to implement successful C&D recycling on projects throughout Wisconsin and beyond. It’s a result we’re already seeing realized.”

The inspiration for the project came from Gov. Jim Doyle’s 2005 Conserve Wisconsin Agenda, in which he committed to following green building standards for state buildings and set a 50 percent recycling goal for all state projects. In response, the DSF developed a Sustainable Facilities Policy and Guidelines, including C&D debris management guidelines.

At the same time, the DNR contracted with WasteCap, a nonprofit organization that provides waste reduction and recycling assistance for the benefit of business and the environment, to work with the DSF on the implementation of C&D debris recycling on state projects.

“By any measure, this effort has been a success,” said Dave Haley, State Chief Architect and Deputy Director of the Bureau of Architecture and Engineering for the Department of Administration. “Every pilot project exceeded the 50 percent goal and many of the contractors that recycled on these projects are now recycling on other projects where they are not required to recycle. These projects have an average 84.8 percent recycling rate and have diverted 41,771 tons of material to date—the equivalent of removing 1,500 cars from the road for one year.”
Here are the results:

•UW Madison Biochemistry Phase II (Demolition and Construction)
Recycling rate: 99.12 percent
Tons diverted to date: 25,592
•UW Parkside New Residence Hall Construction
Recycling rate: 60 percent
Tons diverted: 334
•UW Stevens Point – Balwin Hall Renovation
Recycling rate: 90.65 percent
Tons diverted: 231
•UW Superior-Rothwell Student Center Replacement (Demolition and Construction)
Recycling rate: 95.75 percent
Tons diverted to date: 1,339
•UW Whitewater Hyland Hall, Demolition Phase
Recycling rate: 97.65 percent
Tons diverted: 13,694
•UW Whitewater Hyland Hall, Construction Phase
Recycling rate: 65.65 percent
Tons diverted: 581

“We are very pleased with the example this project has set,” said Ann Coakley, director of the DNR Waste and Materials Management Program. “The work the DSF and WasteCap have done, with input from DNR staff, has laid the groundwork for the development of robust C&D recycling markets in Wisconsin and trained some of the state’s biggest contractors in recycling best management practices. This project has helped make Wisconsin a national leader in C&D recycling.”

Additional Resources (both links exit DNR): Governor Doyle’s Conserve Wisconsin agenda and Division 1 Construction Waste Management specifications

Marquette University Demolition

Champion Environmental Services, Inc., in partnership with Opus North, will perform the demolition of four apartment buildings on behalf of Marquette University as part of the new $100 million College of Engineering.

The article below can be found at http://www.globest.com/news/1516_1516/milwaukee/181596-1.html

The author of the article is Katie Hinderer.

"Board Approves $100M Engineering School"

MILWAUKEE-The Marquette University Board of Trustess approved the first phase of the $100 million College of Engineering facility Opus North Corp. has been chosen as the Design-Builder, while Opus Architects & Engineers will serve as the architect of record. Hamel Green & Abramson helped Opus design the project.
Phase one of the project will be the construction of a 100,000-square-foot, five-story building. Four university-owned buildings will be demolished to make way for the new laboratory-focused facility. The building is being constructed using the teaching and research house concept, according to Opus officials. It will have labs, classrooms and student work areas designed to enhance the collaboration between fellow students and staff.

“The facility is organized about a central spine, showcasing dynamic laboratories, and providing collaborative spaces to gather and foster a creative community,” says Terry Helland, director of design architecture for Opus A&E. “The exterior architecture speaks to the lab planning module and the engineering logic of assembly while the repetitive monumental elements and rhythm echo the collegiate gothic architectural vocabulary found elsewhere on campus.”

Marquette University Architect, Thomas Ganey, says “the university expects to break ground for the new building in spring 2010 with initial occupancy planned for August 2011.” The facility will be located on the southwest corner of W. Wisconsin Avenue and N. 16th Street.
Later phases will include a 150,000-square-foot building, which will house classrooms, offices and more labs.

Opus North is a major builder at Marquette. The company is also currently constructing the new Marquette University Law School, set to open during the summer of 2010, and the Joseph and Vera Zilber Hall, a 128,000-square-foot student services and administration buildings, poised to open in November.

Champion To Direct Another LEED Project

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. in partnership with the Madison Environmental Group, will facilitate a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification project for the City Row initiative in Madison, Wisconsin.

Prior to the demolition of 11 multiunit residences, Madison Environmental will oversee the deconstruction of the properties. Materials identified for reuse include: hot water heaters, boilers, decorative trim, hardwood flooring, pine/oak doors, decorative handrails, and miscellaneous door hardware/light fixtures.

The project will include the proper removal of all site hazardous waste. Fluorescent lighting with mercury and PCB bulbs and ballast will be properly disposed. All refrigerants will be recovered per Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 488.

The demolition recycling efforts will include concrete, brick, block, asphalt, metals and clean wood. The project is scheduled to begin the first week of November. Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is confident that we will help the client achieve 95% recycling rate through our innovative practices.

Green Bay, Wisconsin Wal-Mart

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will begin work next week in Green Bay, Wisconsin as part of project that involves an intensive gut and remodel of a Wal-Mart. We will be providing some exterior site demolition work to improve the store approach aesthetics. Simultaneously, a crew of skilled laborers will facilitate a complete interior teardown.

While Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is regarded for our seamless approach to full building demolition, we retain a capable group of highly trained workers who perform selective demolition. Workers who perform such tasks must have a keen eye which is attentive to detail; the effort is to effectively remove material based on the scope of work while preserving items which are to remain in tact. Proper planning, project management, and scope sequence are pivotal factors for positive outcomes

Update of Activities by Champion Environmental Services, Inc.

The slow update of information here is reflective of a brisk season that is stretching our allocated resources in both people and machinery.

We are attempting to ensure that our bid for Public Building Commission of Chicago is complete in meeting all the appropriate WBE/MBE/VBE/BEPD goals. The aggressive target participation on the Michael Reese demolition and asbestos removal project is to ensure that local entities benefit financially while creating a level playing field for diverse involvement on what will be a historic undertaking for the City of Chicago.

In other news, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is receiving local press coverage of our efforts on the University of Wisconsin La Crosse initiative.

Photo of demolition activities thanks to coverage by the La Crosse Tribune; the picture is attributed to Peter Thomson of the La Cross Tribune.

Here is a link to the article and photograph: http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2009/07/03/news/01destruction.txt#READ_COMMENT

Trowbridge Hall – UW La Crosse

In preparation for building demolition at the University of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. has completed initial interior preparation at Trowbridge Hall.

We are now engaged in intensive asbestos abatement of Trowbridge Hall. The site supervisor during abatement is Ziggy Bryndal; as a seasoned manager, Ziggy will ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the Department of Natural Resources under N.E.S.H.A.P [National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants] standards set by the United States E.P.A. Here is a link to the WDNR website which outlines Wisconsin asbestos regulations: http://dnr.wi.gov/air/compenf/asbestos/asbes3b.htm

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - LA CROSSE CAMPUS DEMOLITION

On Monday, June 1, 2009, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. initiated the mobilization of labor and equipment for the demolition of three buildings at the University of La Crosse campus. Baird Hall, Trowbridge Hall, and Wilder Hall will be razed in preparation for the construction of new academic buildings.

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is preparing to facilitate the water and sewer disconnects while laborers are performing interior demolition and salvage operations.

Check back for updates and pictures of the project as we move forward.

Janesville, Wisconsin

A vacant commercial building in Janesville, Wisconsin is being abated of floor tile and mastic, pipe insulation, elbows/tees on pipe insulation and plaster ceiling in various locations throughout the structure. Upon completion of proper ACM removal, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will be demolishing the 38,000 square foot structure.

Watertown, WI

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. is currently mobilized in Watertown, Wisconsin performing asbestos abatement at a vacant retail mall called Watertown Square. Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will be removing 38,016 square feet of floor tile, mastic, and carpet and long with 1,875 linear feet of CAT I window/door caulk.

Following proper abatement and disposal of all ACM, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will assemble all necessary equipment to begin demolition of the four vacant structures which encompass 110,000 square feet.

Spring Green, Wisconsin

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will be working on behalf of a private client to demolish a grain silo in Spring Green, Wisconsin.

Indoor Firing Range Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Champion Environmental Services, Inc., has just completed the interior demolition and lead remediation of a military indoor firing range in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The project entailed demolition of the firing line and bullet trap. Following the interior removal of selective gun range elements, an extensive lead abatement proceeded. The range, in use since 1971, had substantial lead impact that resulted in a raised shelf of solid lead. All lead together with contaminated remnants were removed and all surfaces cleaned. The project was finished on schedule and without incident.

Sterling Hall Renovation at the University of Wisconsin, Madison

Champion Environmental Services, Inc., is phasing down asbestos abatement and interior demolition at Sterling Hall, UW Madison. The intensive project, which began in October of 2008, has involved several levels of work.

In an area that totaled 159,124 square feet, asbestos abatement took place in various portions of the building from the basement through the seventh floor. An interior gut demolition throughout the building of suspended acoustical ceiling tile, cabinetry, carpet, fixtures, a hydraulic freight elevator, saw cutting of concrete on slab and other pertinent removals rounded out the scope of work.

Champion Environmental Services, Inc., is an innovative demolition and environmental abatement firm that operates throughout the United States. Services include: building demolition, asbestos abatement, salvage reclamation, lead abatement, industrial dismantling, site/soil remediation, underground storage tank removal, and deconstruction.

Professional and competent, Champion Environmental Services, Inc., is pleased with the quality work being done of behalf of the University and state of Wisconsin.

Flood Damaged Home Demolition and Abatement In Jefferson, Wisconsin

Champion Environmental Services, Inc., just completed the asbestos abatement and demolition of a flood damaged home in Jefferson, Wisconsin. The home was contaminated with asbestos containing material in the form of transite panels ; following proper removal and disposal of the ACM by certified asbestos workers, the building was demolished. The work was performed safely and efficiently taking three days to complete the project.