SVG Stories

Demolition crews have used robots for decades, but advancements in technology mean that more contractors have adopted their use. This is especially true with the …

You face risks when hiring any contractor, but especially a demolition contractor. Not covering your bases and hiring the first crew you encounter is not …

SV Demolition is proud of our zero incident safety record. We know there are many ways to get injured on a demolition site. Given the …

Demolition means destruction to many people. It is rarely viewed as a necessary step towards positive change and growth. However, the benefits of demolition help …

If you are contemplating demolishing an older building to make way for new construction, you will have several options to consider for building demolition. The …

Building demolition is a thoroughly researched, carefully orchestrate project. Demolition contractors must have integrity and be conscientious about both employee safety and environmental safety. Without …

In our last post, we highlighted some of our most important tips to residential builders for safety on the site. Here we continue that list. …

The most well-known types of hazardous waste are asbestos and lead paint. SV Demolition runs into these two materials frequently, and we use the proper …

The eco-friendly movement and efforts to reduce carbon footprints are active in the construction and demolition (C&D) industry in America. Construction and Demolition materials consist …

Drones have increasingly been adopted by the demolition industry. Beyond aerial imagery, implementing drone technology is now used throughout the entire demolition lifecycle: initial site …

With hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Jose, and the destruction they have left in their paths, it seems fitting to review a topic we discussed earlier …

Reducing waste can save money, reduce air, soil, and water pollution, and conserve energy and resources. Demolition companies play a critical role in recycling, reducing, …

Electronic Recordkeeping In May 2016, OSHA issued its final rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness. Employers have a compliance deadline phased in for …

In 2013, OSHA issued a memo stating the agency would allow a non-employee union representative to act as the employee representative during an inspection of …

Demolishing a building takes careful planning and research. Professional demolition contractors must make employee safety as well as environmental safety a top priority. If not, …

The construction industry deals with many hazards, and the demolition process is like construction in reverse. This presents additional hazards to address. SV Demolition follows …

Anyone living in the Greater Bay Area most likely knows the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Can this concept apply to a major building renovation? …

What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a general term relating to a group of fibrous materials that occur naturally. These materials have high tensile strength and …

Even for industry veterans, selecting a reliable, reputable industrial demolition contractor can present challenges. If the industry is particularly busy, the best demolition contractors will …

What is Beryllium? Beryllium is a lightweight but strong metal used primarily in the defense and aerospace industries. Beryllium-copper alloy is commonly used for its …

Last year, OSHA established new regulations to address health issues that may arise from exposure to crystalline silica. The Exposure to Respirable Crystalline rule is …

Trench collapse deaths are avoidable, yet they continue and are on the increase. Why? There may be many factors that contribute to this preventable tragedy: …

OSHA sets the standards for The Control of Hazardous Energy, or Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), in 29 CFR 1910.147. This regulation puts into place safety procedures in …

Many professionals in the building industry view demolition contractors as key partners in tearing down old buildings and clearing sites to make way for new …

WHAT IS A DIVERSION RATE? When you are thinking about demolition, one of the biggest concerns you may have is the city- mandated diversion rate. …

When you hire a demolition specialist to take care of a project for you, you are in luck because you do not have to take …

Demolition—it is a huge job. Therefore, hiring a demolition company is not something you want to do without putting in plenty of thought and consideration. …