This chart addresses the most
commonly held misconceptions about
the industry. It hopefully will educate readers about the
challenging and fascinating services
provided by our group of
skilled professionals.
You may be surprised
by the many ways our specialists
preserve the best of the past, while
preparing the way for a brighter
future and an ever expanding
economy.
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Misconception |
Fact |
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1 |
Demolition contractors
primarily implode, or "blow
up" buildings.
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Implosions account for less
than 1 percent of all
demolition work.
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2 |
Demolition contractors
destroy many structures that
should be saved.
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Demolition contractors are
instrumental in achieving
the goals of
preservationists. |
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3 |
Demolition contractors don't
participate in the nation's
recycling effort. |
The demolition industry was
salvaging building elements
and materials for reuse long
before it was the
"ecological thing to do."
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4 |
Demolition contractors
unnecessarily overcrowd
landfills with debris. |
The industry is reducing its
use of landfills in favor of
recycling.
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5 |
Demolition is an
unsophisticated business.
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A safe and successful
demolition project requires
a working knowledge of both
construction and the law.
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6 |
The methods of demolition
never change. |
Demolition practices today
are not only quicker, but
safer and more
cost-effective. |
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7 |
One demolition contractor is
basically the same as the
next. |
Don’t tell that to the owner
who has had the misfortune
of dealing with an
inexperienced contractor.
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8 |
Demolition is dangerous
business. |
In the hands of
professionals, the danger is
controlled. |
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9 |
Demolition is expensive.
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Commercial demolition work
generally costs less than 2
percent of the replacement
cost of the building. |
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10 |
Once a demolition project is
completed, the owner's
worries are over. |
A project owner cannot
"contract away" his
responsibility or liability.
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