Most people imagine a demolition looks something like the demolition scene in Oceans 11; a massive building crumbles in on itself and all that’s left is a cloud of dust. Or maybe a demolition done using a wrecking ball; it’s loud, hardcore and intense. But there is one type of demolition that is typically unseen from the outside: interior demolition.

Without giving it much thought, you’d likely assume that constructing a building takes much more planning and effort than demolishing a building. You’d be surprised, however, to learn about the engineering expertise required to safely and effectively demolish a building. Below are four methods of demolishing buildings a few stories tall and massive skyscrapers. Prepare to have your mind blown.

Last month, we talked about the beginnings of a major demolition and environmental abatement project that broke ground at LAX. That was just the beginning for Matrix Environmental as this project is expected to run over the span of three years.

When it comes to building demolition, safety must always be the number one priority. Whether it’s the full demolition of a structure or targeted demolition to allow for major renovations, there are certain safety measures that need to be taken on any site.

Personal protective equipment (better known simply as PPE) is extremely important in any field of construction. At Matrix Environmental, we take safety very seriously. We mandate that all employees have the proper PPE, safety training and safety supervision on any demolition or hazardous materials abatement project.

In 2017, Matrix Environmental was hired to complete a major site demolition project that would allow for redevelopment of a commercial property. The original site was a decommissioned concrete plant. All of the structures had to be removed and properly demolished in order to allow for future excavation and construction of new structures on the property.

At Matrix Environmental, safety is always our number one priority. It is the main focus from day one of any demolition project through the completion of the job. We value the safety of our workers and anyone who comes in contact with the site before, during and after the demolition and abatement procedures are completed. Unsafe working conditions are never tolerated at Matrix Environmental and our track record of safety speaks for itself.

Matrix Environmental recently completed a major demolition project at the UCLA Community Health Sciences facility. It was a $2.2 million project that proved to be a complex demolition. To ensure the safety of UCLA students and staff, the developers hired Matrix Environmental to make sure the demolition work was done properly.