Deconstruction
Valero Refinery Demolition
Unit Owner: Resource Environmental Group Services, LLC (R.E.G.S.) Commerce City, CO

RMCI performed implosion, demolition, and recycling of a nine-story grain elevator. Concrete, asphalt,

wood, and steel were all recycled, as well as slabs, drive aprons, footings, and foundations. The project also included excavation and reconstruction of building pads.

Additionally, abatement of various hazardous and non-hazardous materials, underground fuel tank removals, site grading, removal of sump, and reconstruction of a detention pond were included. A fire safety building adjacent to the grain elevator was selectively demolished and then reconstructed to provide a functioning building. Contaminants of concern for this project included asbestos, biohazards (from pigeons), and silica dust.
RMCI acted as the general contractor to the prime contractor, R.E.G.S., for the demolition and recycle of the Valero Denver Refinery Mill.

New Mexico Highlands University Demolition
Owner: New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

EI Conquistador Dormitory (also known as "The Hi-Rise") was a nine (9) story- 63,324 sq. feet primarily pre-cast concrete with brick overlay dormitory.
Pena/Martinez house complex consisted of two (2) 1 % story homes as well as two (2) single story structures of approximately 3,500 sq. feet total. Structures were fabricated of stucco, brick, adobe and stone. These structures are not part of any historical listing.

Recycled Materials Company, Inc. (RMCI) performed the following: (1) Prior to permitting, an engineering survey was conducted to determine the possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure. Any adjacent structure where employees may be exposed was also checked. RMCI prepared the structural survey for review and approval. (2) Prior to actual demolition, temporary demarcation was installed to safeguard the site.
(3) RMCI used an excavator (high reach with hydraulic processor) to demolish the building. The building was razed bay-by-bay top to bottom. Water was used for dust suppression. All non-recyclable materials were removed from the high rise prior to mechanical demolition. (4) As the building was razed to ground level, debris segregation took place for recycling. Concrete and bricks were recycled on site and transported to a location within 5 miles of the demolition site. Basement floor slabs, foundations, grade beams, walls, footings, and piers were removed in their entirety and recycled.
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