Dismantling of destroyed buildings in the southern and eastern regions of Ukraine

How is the dismantling of destroyed buildings in the southern and eastern regions of Ukraine going? The process is long and complicated. It requires considerable effort and resources, but it is a necessary step to restore the cities destroyed by the hostilities and return to normal life. Dismantling is the first step in preparing areas for future development and providing homes for people who have lost their homes.

The company “Forest-Ukraine” is making its own contribution to the country’s reconstruction. In this area, its main focus is the dismantling of buildings damaged by military operations. The company’s reconstruction efforts cover the southern and eastern regions of Ukraine.

Scope of dismantling works

Many buildings were damaged by shelling. Now they need to be restored. The specialists of Forest-Ukraine know how to demolish emergency structures of any purpose. The main types of objects to be dismantled include:

• residential buildings – private, high-rise buildings;
• industrial enterprises – hangars and workshops;
• shopping centers – pavilions, palaces;
• educational and medical institutions – clinics, hospitals, schools, kindergartens, etc.

Depending on the size of the building and its architectural features, the company’s specialists choose the most efficient methods of dismantling buildings.

Organization of the dismantling process

A professional study of the object’s features, taking into account possible difficulties that are not visible during the first inspection, increases the efficiency of a number of specialized operations. Drawing up a clear plan with a list of the necessary equipment, machinery, tools, the number of employees in the team, and additional safety equipment is a guarantee of quick completion of the tasks.

Before starting the work, it is important to conduct a thorough examination of the safety margin of the structures that need to be demolished and the presence or absence of materials that are prone to explosion or unexpected fire when heated. After that, it is also possible to estimate the cost of dismantling the building.

To optimize the demolition process, it is worth calculating in advance the number of equipment, machines for removing construction waste and the type of fencing. The process may involve excavators and bulldozers with various attachments, such as jackhammers, loading and planning dumps, and others.

Safety during demolition and dismantling of internal communications are the main issues when restoring destroyed buildings. Before starting work, employees receive detailed instructions on a number of measures aimed at protecting their health and preventing negative environmental impact. Strict adherence to safety rules helps to avoid accidents at the construction site.

Sorting and utilization of construction waste

During demolition work, it is important to know what construction waste sorting is. Many materials can be reused in the construction of new buildings. This allows you to save money on the removal of junk, purchase and delivery of bricks, aerated concrete blocks, and reinforced metal. Also, careful waste sorting helps to comply with environmental standards and reduces the cost of disposing of construction waste after the war. It is worth learning about the specifics of recycling different materials.

Brick is an important attribute of construction

After dismantling, the bricks can be used to build non-essential structures. It is used to build internal partitions and temporary utility rooms. Recycled bricks are used to expand door and window openings, fill in unnecessary niches, and level floors.

Concrete of different fractions

Fragmented bearing walls are used when pouring the screed. This reduces the consumption of building materials used to make the cement mortar. Recycled concrete is used to compensate for large differences in floor levels.

A tree not damaged by fires

The wood doesn’t have to be removed either. It can be used for handrails and stair railings or sold to a chipboard company. The wood left after dismantling is suitable for reinforcing roofs, restoring window frames and doors.

You can also sort the plastic elements of cladding and utilities removed during the process. Most of them are suitable for processing into granular raw materials, which are then used to make products with certain performance properties. The rest of the polymer waste that is not suitable for recycling is taken to landfills for incineration. Asbestos substances that are subject to deep burial are also transported there.

Compliance with environmental standards

Waste elimination is an important stage in the dismantling of buildings destroyed as a result of military operations. It requires compliance with the standards established by law. Timely sorting and removal of demolition waste prevents environmental pollution. It is advisable to reuse environmentally friendly materials. Waste containing hazardous substances is fully disposed of at specially prepared landfills.

There are several types of recycling of construction waste. Depending on its type, composting, energy utilization, burial under thick layers of soil, and recycling are used. Each method has certain rules and environmental standards that require strict adherence to the technological process.

The importance of dismantling for regional recovery

Dismantling – is the first step to rebuild the southern and eastern regions. It is a way to free up space for new construction. Thanks to special programs, it takes place immediately after the security situation in the affected cities improves. Such measures are reinforced by the economic effect (job creation, investment in reconstruction, etc.).

Demolition works play a crucial role in the reconstruction of the country. That is why Forest-Ukraine is actively involved in this process. Experts in the field of construction, they know the sequence of stages and what to do with construction waste after dismantling. If you are a representative of a developer or an organization involved in the reconstruction of Ukraine, we invite you to cooperate!