Have you ever heard people warn us,
“Put on a mask! The dust from the building demolition will make breathing difficult for you.”
Or
“Stay away from the building demolition site. The dust can make it hard for you to breathe.”
Such remarks are common and most people consider demolition just that! A process that causes dust, dirt and a lot of waste and pollution.
But, a building demolition does not have to cause clouds of dust and pollution and affect the health of people living in the neighbourhood.
Safe Building Demolition Practices focus on securing and protecting the environment. These practices hold demolition contractors responsible for reducing the environmental impact of a demolition site.
They are small, mindful steps taken before and during the demolition that greatly reduce pollution and waste.
Why Environmental Responsible Demolition Matters
What if hundreds of buildings are being demolished?
Imagine the dust and particulate matter polluting the air. Its not just dust anymore; it is the very air we breathe. Think of the children, the elderly and the families breathing in the dust as the buildings are being demolished.
The noise from the demolition equipment has disturbed the daily lives of the people in the neighbourhood.
Construction debris lying around clogs landfills and harms soil and water.
If only the contractor had resorted to an environmentally responsible demolition.
5 Simple Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact.
Planning Your Building Demolition
Not many people realise this but planning is an essential part of pre-demolition activities. It is a meticulous procedure that involves careful site checks with structural assessment of the building to be demolished.
A carefully planned building demolition reduces waste, dust and disruption, minimizing environmental impact.
A thorough recognition of reusable materials is a crucial task performed by trained professionals. Applying the 5R principle of construction waste management, materials, such as wood, concrete, bricks, glass and metals (including iron and steel), are identified for sustainable future use.
Separation of materials for reuse
After securing the correct waste channels, the identified materials are then segregated for reuse or sent away to disposal facilities for processing.
Each separated material saves valuable energy and reduces waste generation.
This reduces the environmental impact associated with the extraction of raw materials and the production of new materials.
Control of Dust and Noise Pollution
Who doesn’t love a building demolition site that’s mindful of the environment?
Using water sprinklers to lessen the impact of dust flying in the air during demolition minimizes the damage to the environment. This ultimately reduces the health risks faced by people of the community.
Sound barriers act as shields to ensure the sound pollution from the demolition equipment does not disturb the community around the site.
Responsible Disposal of Waste
All collected building demolition waste should be dispatched to authorised disposal and recycling facilities. Prompt disposal of waste is crucial. Construction waste lying around can pollute our soil and water resources.
Water pollution by way of construction waste can lead to significant contamination of surface and groundwater resources. The likely effects of this contamination are on the vegetation of the surrounding areas.
Choose modern building demolition equipment with trained professionals
Modern demolition equipment makes demolition cleaner and quieter and is an efficient solution to reduce the environmental impact of building demolition sites. They use less fuel, meet key environmental standards and produce less noise.
Having trained professionals look after the building demolition process is another critical aspect to look for. From workers to planners to demolition safety personnel, every person plays an important role in reducing the environmental impact of the demolition site.
At Kasturi Earthmovers, a modern demolition equipment rental service, we believe every project should start with an environmental safety plan to ensure minimal impact.
Protect the Planet With a Safe and Sustainable Demolition
In conclusion, it is detrimental for demolition contractors to follow safe practices. Demolition done right not only brings down a building, it also ensures that the environment and people’s lives remain protected.
An expert building demolition contractor prioritises safe and environmentally friendly demolition practices. The result is a community and environment that is protected from adverse demolition practices
Plan a safe and environmentally friendly building demolition with Kasturi Earthmovers. We begin every project with care for our people and our planet.
Kasturi Earthmovers
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