Friday, January 29, 2010
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.
Wednesday, January 27, 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.
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.
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.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
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.
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.
Glendale, Wisconsin Storage Tank Removal
Champion Environmental Services, Inc. mobilized a crew this morning in Glendale, Wisconsin to remove an above ground storage tank at a research and development water treatment facility.
The process will involve a combination of laborers employing the use of cutting torches along with a 315 CAT and shear attachment. The tank will be selectively deconstructed and cut into manageable sections for recycling.
The process will involve a combination of laborers employing the use of cutting torches along with a 315 CAT and shear attachment. The tank will be selectively deconstructed and cut into manageable sections for recycling.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Friday, December 18, 2009
Winter Weather and Demolition
Our office has been receiving phone inquires over the past few weeks with regard to performing demolition during the winter months. The main question is, “do you guys work throughout the winter”? The follow up question is a simple “how”?
The first question is easy to respond to, yes; we embody a 365 – 24/7 mode of operation. That being said, there is extensive criteria that allows Champion Environmental Services, Inc. to maintain an industrious pace during wintery conditions. What follows is a cursory overview of how Champion Environmental Services, Inc. functions in unfavorable environs.
While most operations surrounding construction tend to slow during cold the weather months, advances in technology and safe guideline practices – tempered with experience, allows Champion Environmental Services, Inc. to perform demolition despite low temperatures and adverse conditions.
In general, working outside in cold temperatures equates with slow work and more frequent breaks. Champion Environmental Services, Inc. hedges against this assumption through proactive strategic planning that is job/site specific. Our workforce of operators, laborers, project managers, and filed superintendents are fitted with the finest cold weather construction gear which is comprised of warm, breathable materials that is conducive to safe, productive work. Additionally, project managers and field superintendents continually monitor weather and site conditions to determine a sensible approach to the task at hand.
So “how” do we get demolition done with snow on the ground or in icy conditions?
It is imperative that all the workers survey the site prior to starting operations to identify potential road blocks/challenges which may inhibit work or create hazardous situations. Attention to detail, however small or insignificant in appearance, must be noted. A laborer picking bricks who is unaware of a small patch of ice could easily loose his/her footing while sorting/stacking piles and slip. A fall on the sidewalk outside your house is bad enough, but falling on a construction site with debris scattered or while carrying heavy equipment could be serious, or worse, potentially deadly.
As I have noted before, a clean-operable site which utilizes a material segregation plan affords greater efficiency. A winter environment dictates that we sometimes, albeit briefly, use machines to move snow so that pathways are clear to get trucks in/out and keep areas open to separate recyclable items.
Dust suppression during demolition is a delicate issue to address. Freezing temperatures means freezing water; an encrusted citadel would preclude safe operations on any level. Experienced machine operators must be selective while razing a structure. A careful approach can mitigate dust – snowfall can be a beneficial, added deterrent to particulate disbursement.
Ultimately, weather does not determine our ability function, safety drives the decision making process.
The first question is easy to respond to, yes; we embody a 365 – 24/7 mode of operation. That being said, there is extensive criteria that allows Champion Environmental Services, Inc. to maintain an industrious pace during wintery conditions. What follows is a cursory overview of how Champion Environmental Services, Inc. functions in unfavorable environs.
While most operations surrounding construction tend to slow during cold the weather months, advances in technology and safe guideline practices – tempered with experience, allows Champion Environmental Services, Inc. to perform demolition despite low temperatures and adverse conditions.
In general, working outside in cold temperatures equates with slow work and more frequent breaks. Champion Environmental Services, Inc. hedges against this assumption through proactive strategic planning that is job/site specific. Our workforce of operators, laborers, project managers, and filed superintendents are fitted with the finest cold weather construction gear which is comprised of warm, breathable materials that is conducive to safe, productive work. Additionally, project managers and field superintendents continually monitor weather and site conditions to determine a sensible approach to the task at hand.
So “how” do we get demolition done with snow on the ground or in icy conditions?
It is imperative that all the workers survey the site prior to starting operations to identify potential road blocks/challenges which may inhibit work or create hazardous situations. Attention to detail, however small or insignificant in appearance, must be noted. A laborer picking bricks who is unaware of a small patch of ice could easily loose his/her footing while sorting/stacking piles and slip. A fall on the sidewalk outside your house is bad enough, but falling on a construction site with debris scattered or while carrying heavy equipment could be serious, or worse, potentially deadly.
As I have noted before, a clean-operable site which utilizes a material segregation plan affords greater efficiency. A winter environment dictates that we sometimes, albeit briefly, use machines to move snow so that pathways are clear to get trucks in/out and keep areas open to separate recyclable items.
Dust suppression during demolition is a delicate issue to address. Freezing temperatures means freezing water; an encrusted citadel would preclude safe operations on any level. Experienced machine operators must be selective while razing a structure. A careful approach can mitigate dust – snowfall can be a beneficial, added deterrent to particulate disbursement.
Ultimately, weather does not determine our ability function, safety drives the decision making process.
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