While my presence has been absent from diligently updating this company blog our company has been engaged in variety of environmental and demolition projects making the summer months rather busy.
We are finalizing asbestos work at the following Illinois schools which include projects at:
Woodstock Schools - Olson Elem/Clay Academy
Macomb School District - 3 schools
Morton High School, Morton, IL
Brookwood School, Glenwood, IL
Batavia High School – Emergency Job
Grayslake Middle School, Grayslake, IL
NSSEO- North Suburban Special Ed, Mt Prospect, IL
Interior demolition work is winding down at Thornridge High School in Doltan, Bloom Trail High School in Chicago Heights, and Phase One of the Elgin Community College initiative.
In Wisconsin, asbestos abatement continues at the Wisconsin Avenue properties in preparation of demolition. Ongoing projects continue at Lapham Park, Marquette University, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison School of Human Ecology.
A crew is mobilizing today in Pewaukee, Wisconsin to begin demolition of the former Lakeview Lanes bowling alley.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Century City Update
The building separation at Century City is complete. Our selective cut, while an extremely complicated undertaking, proved rather successful. Extensive site work which included concrete slab removal – up to 8 feet thick in some areas – continues. Note the third picture below, the size of the concrete block in relation to the dump truck, this illustrates the magnitude of concrete we have encountered during removal.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
State of the State Part II
Back on March 1, 2010, I solicited several assumptions regarding how local and global economic forces were influencing our bottom line. An AP report out of New York released just moments ago suggests that my key assertions were correct.
On March 1 I stated, “Market indicators remain in an unnerving pattern; one of the more intimidating trends I noted was a triumvirate blend of a strong dollar, positive gold movement, paired with creeping oil – I dare someone to place this scenario into sane context”.
The AP today: “The euro is falling again and continues to hover near a four-year low. It has become a key indicator for confidence in Europe's economy. The euro fell to $1.2318, a day after hitting $1.2146 . . . Crude oil fell $2.73 to $67.14 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.”
Gold remains at $1,191.80 an ounce despite loosing approximately 1% over two days.
I further stated on March 1 that “While January housing sales posted an increase, numbers also indicated a slight uptick in housing starts yet more bubbles await us. Significant commercial lending is coming due and as a result, many speculate more bank failures. Additionally, consumer spending remains tepid, no significant positive impact coming out of job creation, and European dept reflected in the so called “PIGS” - Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain, point to the potential for another significant economic slide.” My added emphasis is vital given such an accurate prognosis; as the AP notes today: “. . .the [Labor] department said new claims for unemployment benefits rose by 25,000 to 471,000, their largest amount in three months. . . Greek workers again took to the streets protesting recently approved budget cuts that were necessary for the country to receive a bailout. Greece was able to repay debt that came due Wednesday only because it had access to a rescue package from the European Union and International Monetary Fund. . . in afternoon trading, Britain's FTSE 100 fell 2.6, Germany's DAX index dropped 2.8 percent, and France's CAC-40 plummeted 3.9 percent.”
Certainly I take no pride in being correct on these assumptions as global – economically driven factors reach directly into the fissure of our cavernous lint- filled pockets. So where do we sit in the state of the state?
I encourage you to visit Mark Anthony over at “Demolition News” and read his posting, Comment – Is demolition perpetuating the recession…? Here is the link:
www.demolitionnews.com/2010/05/20/comment-is-demolition-perpetuating-the-recession
My apologies as I cannot get the link to set so you must copy/paste.
On March 1 I stated, “Market indicators remain in an unnerving pattern; one of the more intimidating trends I noted was a triumvirate blend of a strong dollar, positive gold movement, paired with creeping oil – I dare someone to place this scenario into sane context”.
The AP today: “The euro is falling again and continues to hover near a four-year low. It has become a key indicator for confidence in Europe's economy. The euro fell to $1.2318, a day after hitting $1.2146 . . . Crude oil fell $2.73 to $67.14 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.”
Gold remains at $1,191.80 an ounce despite loosing approximately 1% over two days.
I further stated on March 1 that “While January housing sales posted an increase, numbers also indicated a slight uptick in housing starts yet more bubbles await us. Significant commercial lending is coming due and as a result, many speculate more bank failures. Additionally, consumer spending remains tepid, no significant positive impact coming out of job creation, and European dept reflected in the so called “PIGS” - Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain, point to the potential for another significant economic slide.” My added emphasis is vital given such an accurate prognosis; as the AP notes today: “. . .the [Labor] department said new claims for unemployment benefits rose by 25,000 to 471,000, their largest amount in three months. . . Greek workers again took to the streets protesting recently approved budget cuts that were necessary for the country to receive a bailout. Greece was able to repay debt that came due Wednesday only because it had access to a rescue package from the European Union and International Monetary Fund. . . in afternoon trading, Britain's FTSE 100 fell 2.6, Germany's DAX index dropped 2.8 percent, and France's CAC-40 plummeted 3.9 percent.”
Certainly I take no pride in being correct on these assumptions as global – economically driven factors reach directly into the fissure of our cavernous lint- filled pockets. So where do we sit in the state of the state?
I encourage you to visit Mark Anthony over at “Demolition News” and read his posting, Comment – Is demolition perpetuating the recession…? Here is the link:
www.demolitionnews.com/2010/05/20/comment-is-demolition-perpetuating-the-recession
My apologies as I cannot get the link to set so you must copy/paste.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Brief Update
It was my intention to update this Blog on a regular basis yet circumstances borne of late have dictated that I focus my energy on a project which will have a significant impact on the greater Milwaukee market in the coming months - more information to follow as prudence allows in the timing of such a news release.
Otherwise, a brief news article from the “The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus” from our work at the former Trinity Nursing School in Moline, Illinois. Following cleanup, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will demolish the associated structures.
Debris removal begun at nurses dormitory in Moline
MOLINE-- Contractors from Champion Environmental have begun removing debris piles and two inches of top soil from the former nurses dormitory in One Moline Place.
The dirt and debris has to be removed because it contains asbestos. Moline city administrator Lew Steinbrecher said the next step, before demolition of the building, will be testing the upper floors for residual asbestos.
"Depending on the results, a decision will be made about demolition," he said. "We are approaching the time when hopefully a date will be set relatively soon for demolition of the building."
One Moline Place is a residential development between 4th and 8th streets and 5th and 11th avenues first announced in 2002. While Phase I was partially developed, Phase II-- where the dormitory sits -- and Phase III never were started.
The property is owned by Mike Shamsie, but through an agreement with Northwest Bank and Trust and the city, he will give Moline the Phase II and III land after demolition is complete. A new developer plans to take over Phase I and complete the development.
Mr. Steinbrecher said an environmental consultant is coordinating the clean-up with Champion Environmental, Mr. Shamsie and the Illinois EPA.
By Dawn Neuses, dneuses@qconline.com
Otherwise, a brief news article from the “The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus” from our work at the former Trinity Nursing School in Moline, Illinois. Following cleanup, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will demolish the associated structures.
Debris removal begun at nurses dormitory in Moline
MOLINE-- Contractors from Champion Environmental have begun removing debris piles and two inches of top soil from the former nurses dormitory in One Moline Place.
The dirt and debris has to be removed because it contains asbestos. Moline city administrator Lew Steinbrecher said the next step, before demolition of the building, will be testing the upper floors for residual asbestos.
"Depending on the results, a decision will be made about demolition," he said. "We are approaching the time when hopefully a date will be set relatively soon for demolition of the building."
One Moline Place is a residential development between 4th and 8th streets and 5th and 11th avenues first announced in 2002. While Phase I was partially developed, Phase II-- where the dormitory sits -- and Phase III never were started.
The property is owned by Mike Shamsie, but through an agreement with Northwest Bank and Trust and the city, he will give Moline the Phase II and III land after demolition is complete. A new developer plans to take over Phase I and complete the development.
Mr. Steinbrecher said an environmental consultant is coordinating the clean-up with Champion Environmental, Mr. Shamsie and the Illinois EPA.
By Dawn Neuses, dneuses@qconline.com
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
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.
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.
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