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Demolition planning

A demolition project is a complex affair. Demolition involves more than simply commissioning a demolition company to clear the way for new development or renovation projects. If you are planning to fully or partially demolish a property, you will have to apply for the required demolition permits and provide detailed demolition plans. If you fail to do so, the municipal authorities will not issue a demolition permit. These demolition plans must provide a detailed description of the manner in which the demolition is to be carried out as well as the various phases this will involve. The plans must also indicate when the demolition work is to be carried out and whether this will cause annoyance for neighbours, and provide a description of the safety precautions being taken and the communication with building users and neighbours.

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Drawing up demolition plans for the preparatory and realisation phase requires a great deal of knowledge and experience. In addition to the aforementioned aspects, the demolition plans must also provide insight into the relationship between the demolition work and the other work being carried out, such as asbestos removal and renovation or new development preceding or the following the demolition. In order to submit demolition plans, you will also need to have an asbestos inventory, indicate which demolition techniques are to be used and provide a Health & Safety plan. Demolition plans must also contain all the elements and starting points a contractor will need if the demolition is put to tender. If these are not present, the demolition company will not be able to draw up a realistic offer and ensure the demolition is conducted in line with the specifications in the demolition permit.

ALL THE REQUIRED EXPERTISE IN-HOUSE


Search specialises in demolition management and is the ideal partner for clients in the real estate sector, housing corporations and municipal authorities seeking to draw up demolition plans or specifications. In addition to drawing up specifications and demolition plans, our experts can also conduct the tendering procedure for demolition projects and ensure the project is realised in full compliance with the legal demolition requirements. Search has realised a great many demolition projects and has extensive experience in the area of demolition management, from the preparatory phases though final delivery. As an increasing number of clients in a wide range of sectors are discovering, we can relieve them of a great many responsibilities. After all, effective management rules out any unwanted surprises in the area of planning, quality control, permits and finance.  Search leads the market when it comes to asbestos surveys, asbestos inventories and the supervision of asbestos removal. All the more reason to let Search design, monitor and supervise your demolition plans and projects.