Three Démex excavators picking up demolition debris and loading a truck
Two Démex excavators piling debris on a section of the site where buildings have already been removed
A Démex excavator working on a 3 storey industrial building with the front wall wide open
Ground level view of an excavator in a cleared out area.
General view of the pulp and paper mill to be demolished
A three storey high industrial building being demolished by an excavator; water canon used for dust control and a wheel loader moving debris
Two excavators, a wheel loader and a truck near a building partially demolished with the front wall totally removed
View of a Démex excavator pulling a large metal piece, with a stack still standing in the background
A Démex excavator pulling off elements of the metal structure of a building using a powerful shear
View of the plant and the nearby river, before demolition begins
Distant view of the site showing several buildings already removed and a truck on the site

Selective Demolition of Buildings at a Pulp Mill in Shawinigan, QC

An important paper-making complex located in Grand-Mère, Shawinigan, built between 1887 and 1889, it closed its doors in October 2014., Démex was assigned the deconstruction mandate with immediate mobilization with very little time to complete the project and delay penalties. Despite having to manage hazardous materials and other waste, Démex kept its promise and met the deadline.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • Total deconstruction of parts of the buildings
  • Asbestos abatement
  • Stripping
  • Metal Reclamation/Recycling
  • Waste management
  • Consulting services

VARIOUS CHALLENGES:

  • Adhering to a tight schedule with immediate mobilization
  • Environmental protection
  • Debris segregation
  • Management of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead and PCBs)
  • Adjoining buildings

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