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Selective Demolition

Demolition & Dismantling

What Is Selective Demolition?

Selective demolition is the controlled removal of specific structures, building components, equipment or materials while preserving the portions of a facility that will remain. NADC plans each project around the existing structure, surrounding operations, access requirements and the construction or renovation work that will follow.

NADC performs selective demolition for industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, commercial buildings and institutional properties. Work may include interior strip-outs, equipment and process-system removal, concrete and slab removal, structural openings, partial building removal and phased demolition completed within or adjacent to active facilities.

NADC excavator removing overhead process equipment inside an active industrial building

A Planned Approach to Selective Demolition

Every selective demolition project requires careful coordination to remove defined structures, systems or materials while protecting the portions of the facility that will remain. NADC evaluates existing conditions, access requirements, surrounding operations and follow-on construction before work begins so demolition can be completed safely and in the proper sequence.

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Existing Conditions & Scope Verification

Structures, equipment, utilities and materials designated for removal are evaluated and clearly separated from the areas that will remain.

02

Protection & Utility Coordination

Remaining structures, active systems and adjacent work areas are protected while utility isolation and environmental requirements are coordinated.

03

Controlled Removal & Sequencing

Demolition is completed in planned stages using methods selected for the structure, access conditions and surrounding operations.

04

Cleanup & Project Turnover

Debris and recoverable materials are removed, remaining areas are prepared and the space is turned over for renovation, construction or continued use.

Selective Demolition Capabilities

NADC provides selective demolition services based on the structure, systems and materials designated for removal. Each scope is planned to support safe removal, protect remaining operations and prepare the area for the work that follows.

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Interior & Structural Demolition

Selective removal of walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, platforms and other designated building components using methods suited to the structure and surrounding conditions.

Equipment & Process-System Removal

Removal of production equipment, tanks, piping, ductwork, conveyors and other facility systems identified for demolition.

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Utility & MEP Demolition

Removal of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and utility systems coordinated with isolation requirements and surrounding operations.

Concrete & Slab Removal

Removal of slabs, housekeeping pads, pits, curbs and designated foundations while protecting adjacent structures and areas that will remain.

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Material Handling & Recycling

Sorting and processing of metals, concrete and other demolition materials for recycling, reuse or proper disposal.

Area Cleanup & Turnover

Removal of debris and preparation of the work area for renovation, construction or continued facility use.

Selective Demolition Project Experience

Explore selected projects that demonstrate NADC’s experience planning and executing selective demolition across industrial, manufacturing, commercial and institutional facilities.

Excavators demolishing multistory laboratory buildings at a pharmaceutical campus
Pharmaceutical Facility Demolition

Major Pharmaceutical Facility Demolition & Reconstruction

Kalamazoo, MI

Integrated selective demolition and reconstruction across approximately 800,000 square feet, including structural removal, utility modifications, asbestos coordination and work around retained operations.

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Excavator with shear removing the steel Pine DO tank beside the operating bleach plant
Industrial Tank Removal

Glatfelter Pine DO Tank Removal

Spring Grove, PA

Selective removal of a 90-foot insulated steel bleaching tank beside an operating plant and active rail route while protecting surrounding surfaces and preserving the foundation for reuse

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Crane and manlift crew working above the igloo-style salt storage dome at Cargill's Hersey plant
Selective Demolition

Cargill Salt – Hersey Plant

Hersey, MI

Selective demolition of an existing conveyor system and supporting structures using seven planned crane picks within an operating salt facility.

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Selective Demolition Across Facility Types

NADC performs selective demolition across a wide range of industrial, commercial and institutional facilities, with each scope planned around the structures, systems and operations that will remain.

Manufacturing Facilities

Selective removal of structures, equipment, production areas and facility components to support renovations, expansions and reconfiguration.

Power Generation Sites

Controlled removal of equipment, systems and designated structures within operating or decommissioned power facilities.

Pulp and Paper Mills

Selective demolition of process areas, equipment, platforms, concrete and facility systems within mill environments.

Chemical and Process Plants

Removal of designated structures, equipment, piping and process systems while coordinating around surrounding facility conditions.

Commercial Structures

Interior and structural demolition to prepare existing buildings for renovation, redevelopment or changing facility needs.

Institutional Properties

Selective demolition for schools, campuses, public facilities and similar properties undergoing renovation or improvement.

Active & Occupied Facilities

Phased demolition coordinated around ongoing operations, access requirements and areas of the facility that must remain in service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Selective Demolition.

What is selective demolition?

Selective demolition is the controlled removal of specific portions of a building, structure, system or equipment while preserving areas that will remain. NADC uses selective demolition for renovations, facility modifications, equipment replacement, retooling and projects where only part of an existing structure needs to be removed.

Can selective demolition be performed inside an active facility?

Yes, depending on the facility and project conditions. NADC can plan selective demolition around active operations, live utilities and areas that must remain in service. Work zones, access and demolition sequencing are coordinated with the owner and project team to help limit impacts to surrounding operations.

How does NADC protect the portions of a structure that need to remain?

Selective demolition begins with clearly defining what will be removed and what must remain. NADC evaluates existing structures, utilities, equipment and surrounding conditions before developing the demolition sequence so removal activities can be controlled around adjacent systems and structural components.

When is selective demolition used instead of total demolition?

Selective demolition is typically used when a building or facility is being renovated, reconfigured, expanded or partially repurposed rather than completely removed. NADC works with the project team to determine the demolition scope needed to prepare the existing facility for its next use while preserving designated portions of the structure.

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Whether you’re planning a renovation, facility reconfiguration, phased demolition or targeted removal, NADC can help develop a selective demolition approach tailored to your project requirements.

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