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Explore our track record of successful demolition and environmental projects across the Midwest.
Centre City Building
Asbestos abatement of a multi-story commercial office building in downtown Dayton. Scope included removal of asbestos-containing materials throughout the structure, with coordination maintained with adjacent occupied properties and downtown traffic management.
Historic Mercantile / Formica Building
Full interior gut of two connected historic office buildings in Cincinnati being converted into apartments, combined with asbestos abatement throughout both structures. Work was sequenced to protect neighboring buildings and maintain public safety in a dense urban corridor.
Louisville International Airport Parking Garage
Removal of the roofs from the parking garage stairwells and elevator towers at Louisville International Airport. Work was performed during active airport operations with strict security and scheduling requirements. Passenger traffic was not disrupted throughout the project.
Beechwood Apartments
Asbestos abatement and selective demolition performed on a room-by-room basis across a multi-building residential complex. Scope included removal of asbestos-containing materials and targeted structural demolition within each unit.
AEP 4th Floor
Data room preparation and ballistic wall removal on the 4th floor of the AEP building in Columbus. The 18,000-square-foot scope was completed over a 3-month schedule by a 10-person crew, coordinated with R.E. Lamb for the subsequent build-out.
Bixby Medical Center
Asbestos abatement in preparation for the demolition of Bixby Medical Center, a 180,000-square-foot healthcare facility in Adrian, MI. Scope included removal of asbestos-containing floor tile and pipe insulation, completed over a 2-month schedule by a 10-person crew in coordination with Collier Gibson.
Gwynne Building / Fidelity Hotel
Interior selective demolition for the historical renovation of the Gwynne Building into the Fidelity Hotel in Cincinnati. The 144,000-square-foot scope included structural removal of the 13th floor to accommodate a rooftop skybar. A 12-person crew completed the work over a 9-month schedule in coordination with HGC Construction.
Toyota Fuel Tank Assembly
Industrial renovation of the Fuel Tank Assembly area at Toyota's manufacturing facility in Georgetown, KY. The 40,000-square-foot scope was sequenced around active production lines and completed over a 6-month schedule by a 10-person crew while the plant remained in operation.
UC Medical Science Building
Selective demolition at the Medical Science Building on the University of Cincinnati campus. The 15,000-square-foot scope is being completed in phases by an 8-person crew over a 3-month schedule, coordinated with Graybach.
USACE Tower
Interior demolition of office spaces at USACE Tower, a 100,000-square-foot office building in Louisville, KY. An 8-person crew completed the scope over a 9-month schedule, coordinated with Miranda Construction for the subsequent renovation phase.
DMA Keystone
Interior demolition across four floors of DMA Keystone, a 17,000-square-foot office renovation in Indianapolis, IN. Scope also included structural demolition of the building's atrium, requiring engineering coordination. A 6-person crew completed the project over a 3-month schedule with Capitol Construction.
Ludlow Schools
Selective demolition for Ludlow Schools, a 300,000-square-foot K-12 campus in Ludlow, KY. The scope is being completed in phases by a 12-person crew over a 36-month schedule, coordinated with Shrudde Zimmerman.
NKU Regents Hall
Selective demolition at Regents Hall on the Northern Kentucky University campus in Highland Heights, KY. A 6-person crew completed the scope over a 6-month schedule, coordinated with Century Construction.
Paycor Stadium
Removal of the existing concession stands at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Work was coordinated with stadium operations to minimize disruption to facility schedules.
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Multiple projects performed at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY, ranging from selective demolition to emergency restoration. Scope and scheduling varied across each engagement.
University of Dayton
Multiple projects performed across the University of Dayton campus in Dayton, OH, ranging from selective demolition to emergency restoration. Scope and scheduling varied across each engagement.
Thornton's Canopy
Removal of the canopy structure over the fuel pumps at a Thorntons gas station in Lexington, KY. The gas station remained open and fully operational throughout the project, with no incidents or disruption to customer access.
Solvita
Removal of EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) siding from the side of the Solvita building in Dayton, OH. Work exposed the underlying steel framing studs while preserving the structural integrity of the building envelope.
Mercantile Smoke Stack
Removal of a 130-foot-tall exterior triple-wall brick smoke stack attached to the Historic Mercantile Building in Cincinnati, OH. Work required careful sequencing and protection of the adjacent historic structure throughout the demolition process.
Air National Guard
Selective demolition of a reinforced armament safe room at the Air National Guard facility in Louisville, KY. A Brokk demolition robot was utilized to safely dismantle the hardened concrete structure within the active facility.
Anderson Hills Church
Asbestos floor tile and mastic removal at Anderson Hills Church. The project was completed with full containment and clearance protocols to ensure the safety of building occupants.
NCC Lobby
Asbestos plaster, pipe insulation, floor tile, and mastic abatement at the NCC Lobby. The project required multi-material removal with full containment and clearance protocols.
Reds Market Food Hub
Selective demolition at Great American Ball Park for the Reds Market Food Hub. Scope included removal of CMU block walls, freezers, facade, and signage to prepare the space for the new food hub buildout.
Trinity School
Selective demolition for a school renovation project. Scope included sawcut and removal of slab on grade and strip footings, shoring of existing floor and roof structure, removal of CMU and brick walls, floor and roof framing, exterior walls, windows, wall panel systems, awnings, and storefront systems. Exterior work included demolition of a covered walkway, concrete paving, stairs, sidewalk, gravel pavement, concrete walls, a wooden privacy fence, and signage. Building teardown was completed and cleaned up within a two-week period during spring break.
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