DEMOLITION REPORT

CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE

Prepared for
BLD 571
DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS
Presented to
Dr. O.J Oladiran
Presented by
Oguntuyi Oluwatoyosi
170504059
INTRODUCTION
This report for the demolition and deconstruction of Cambridge College (The Building),
formerly located at 64 Adekunle Fajuyi Street GRA, Ikeja, Lagos (The Site), was prepared by
Oguntuyi Oluwatoyosi.
The purpose of this report is to summarize the deconstruction and demolition of the building at
the Site. This report contains responses from the organization conducting the demolition about
the actions undertaken at the Site, including the preparation, deconstruction and demolition of
the building. The building contained other substances, such as fluorescent light components and
other materials disposed as part of the work. The deconstruction and demolition were performed
to prepare the site for another building to be erected.

PROJECT ORGANIZATION(S)
This section summarizes the project organization and information about the organization. Project
activities were performed within the framework of the organization.
The demolition organization was selected by LABSCA through a public bid process. Metric
Ideas Nigeria, LLC, was selected as the general demolition contractor.

CORRESPONDENT INFORMATION
Name: Mr Kunle Taiwo
Contact Info: [email protected]
Designation in Company: C.E.O., Project Architect
Years of Work Experience: 37 Yrs.
Professional Body belonged to: Nigerian Institute of Architects, Project Management
Professionals
Highest Education: M.Sc.
Number of Demolition projects done: Above 30

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Organization: Private Org
Owner ship of Organization: Fully Indigenous
Staff Strength: 15 Staff members
Annual Turnover: 100 million and above
Staff Structure: 100% Retained Staff

SITE LOCATION
The building was a single-story building used as an office space for Cambridge College.
There is a six-story building belonging to the Redeemed Church Of God, Rose of Sharon Parish
near the site.

DEMOLITION OF CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE

Site Investigation
Reconnaissance was done, checking the environmental impact. Would it affect adjacent
buildings and passersby’s, existing structural analysis was checked to confirm the strength of the
structural members. A hazardous material survey was done to find hazardous material on site and
a check for the process of deconstruction to be used. An assessment of the service path was also
done (mostly underground)
Site Preparation
Deconstruction Method Used: Non Structural Deconstruction (Soft Stripping)
Site preparation generally consisted of removal of furniture (chairs, bedframes, shelves etc.)
from the building and construction of props and braces to ensure the safety stability of the
surrounding structure. Equipment was mobilized to the site for deconstruction and demolition.
Power was disconnected and generator cables and electrical wires were disconnected and
removed from junction boxes, the pool drained and materials/items from the interior of the
building were removed and placed outside for storage such as the removal of glass panes from
the windows, the door and window frames removed as well with the use of Hand tools (Chisels
and Hammers) to break the perimeter of the frames and wrapped with cling wraps and placed in
storage, the suspended ceilings were also removed, utilities (WC, Water cistern storage, Wash
Hand Basins, Taps etc.) in the buildings were also removed.
Demolition
LABSCA demolition permit was given. The deconstruction of the building was conducted
concurrent with the Site preparation process. After deconstruction of the interior, the contractor
began preparing for the demolition.
Tools used for Deconstruction and Demolition
Hand tools: Sledge Hammer, Chisels, Crowbar, Screw drivers, Hand Saw, Pliers
Mechanical Tools: Jack Hammer

Materials Salvaged, Disposed and Recycled

Copper, Stainless Steel, Copper wire, Wood, Aluminium Works, Roofing Sheets, Doors,
Composite panels etc.

Concrete from the interior walls are hauled to a location on site to be used for fill material.
Metals were sorted during the deconstruction process and removed from the site and hauled to a
recycling facility.
Water that had accumulated in the pool during deconstruction activities was properly drained off
and the pool elements like the railings, tiles were removed, cleaned and packed away.
Fluorescent Light bulbs were removed from the site by the contractor

SITE GRADING
The rubble hauled away for fill would be brought to the root of the old foundation and the
contractor would level the site following the specifications included in the demolition plan for
the new construction to take place

INSPECTIONS
Pre-Final Inspection
In preparation for a site walk after demolition a punch list would be developed to catalogue
outstanding work items for the contractor to address prior to final closure of the project.
Final Inspection
A final inspection of the work would be done after the contractor has addressed the punch list
items from the pre-final inspection. No other unresolved issues or work items would remain at
the time of the final inspection.

TYPE OF PROCESSES EQUIPMENT TYPE OF RECYCLING

DECONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MATERIAL FOR
SALVAGED REUSE OR
DISPOSAL
 Deconstruction Hand & Copper, Stainless Concrete from
Non Structural was done on Mechanical Tools Steel, Copper walls were used
Deconstruction the interior and were used during Wires, Wood, on site for fill
on the exterior deconstruction. Aluminium material. Metals
of the building. E.g. Chisels, Hand
Works, Concrete were removed,
Utilities were Hammers, Sledge
disconnected Hammers, Crow
rubble sorted, and hauled
and removed, bars, Screw to a recycling
Windows, Drivers, Hand facility.
Doors and a Saw, Jack
Gate were Hammer etc.
removed. The
pool was
drained and
furniture items
were also
removed

This table shows the Deconstruction Process done on the Project, the process, the equipment used
and the type of materials salvaged, recycled or disposed after deconstruction

S/N BUILDING TYPE OF SEQUENCE OF STORAGE

MATERIAL DECONSTRUCTION DECONSTRUCTION
/COMPONENTS
Suspended Ceilings Non Structural The boards are pressed Set all the main tees
1 Deconstruction upwards to ease it from the aside and placed into
frame. Then, it is pulled a cardboard box.
down from the frame
2 Windows, Doors & Non Structural A chisel and hammer are They are stored in
their Frames Deconstruction used to break apart the the on-site storage
cement surrounding the facility elevated off
frames, a screwdriver is the ground
then used to remove the
casements and a sharp
chisel to pry the
glass(window) or knock
the door out from the
casement carefully, then
the remaining screws are
removed as well
WCs, Taps & Wash Non Structural After the water is shut off, They cleaned,
3 Hand Basins Deconstruction a check to ensure that there checked, and stored
is no water left in the in the storage facility
cisterns is done (A simple
flush is ok), the filling
hose union is unscrewed as
 well as the shut off valve,
a seal is fitted to a male
plug and the plug is
screwed into the end of the
water pipe to close it. All
screws, bolts and nuts are
unscrewed, and a cutter is
brought to cut away all
silicone seals. The fittings
are now separated
Furniture Non Structural All furniture is movable, They are taking
4 Deconstruction from wooden chairs, to outside and
couches to bed frames and separated by material
shelves. They are all make. Those with
picked up and placed foam are wrapped
outside and placed together
to avoid them getting
covered in dust or
exposed to water.
Those able to be
dismantled are taken
apart and grouped
together.
Gate Non Structural Using a screwdriver, the Cleaned and Placed
5 Deconstruction screws or bolts that secure on its on laid flat on
the gate to its hinges or the ground
posts are carefully
removed. A gate attached
to hinges was separated
from the hinge pins using a
crow bar.
Electrical Components Non Structural Using a screwdriver, They are wrapped
6 (Switches Sockets, Deconstruction switches sockets and other and packed up in a
Light Bulbs & components are removed box/bag
Fluorescent lights, Fan
Controllers etc.)
7 Composite panels Non Structural A screwdriver is used to Stored on-site in the
Deconstruction remove the screws from storage facility
their clips and the panels
are gently pried off.
Pool Components Non Structural A chisel is used to gently Railings and plastic
8 (Tiles, Railing, Plastic Deconstruction make an opening in drains are kept
Drains) between the tiles so that separate from the
they can be gently wedged tiles. All screws are
out, for the plastic drains packed into a small
and railings their screws bag and are kept
are unscrewed and the with their
components removed components. Tiles
are stacked and
placed in a bag
 Generators Non Structural First, they disconnect the After getting
Deconstruction equipment from the wrapped, they are
9 electricity source. Then transported either
remove excess wiring and off-site on left on-sit
conduits. till ready for pick up
This Table highlights building components and what method of deconstruction was used on them as
well as the sequence of deconstruction and the storage of the components

TYPE OF PROCESSING OF MATERIAL STORAGE PROCESS

MATERIAL/COMP COMPONENT
ONENT
Suspended Ceilings After removing the suspended Set all the main tees aside and placed into a
ceilings, it is necessary to unwrap cardboard box.
and cut the electric wires. Then
they are sized and sorted
Windows, Doors & After removing the components, They are stored in the on-site storage facility
their Frames they are dusted and cleaned. elevated off the ground
WCs, Taps & Wash They are cleaned, checked and set They cleaned, checked, and stored in the
Hand Basins aside storage facility
Furniture They are dusted, cleaned and They are taking outside and separated by
dissembled if able to and stacked material make. Those with foam are wrapped
together and placed together to avoid them getting
covered in dust or exposed to water. Those able
to be dismantled are taken apart and grouped
together.
Gate The gate is cleaned and placed Cleaned and Placed on its on laid flat on the
against a wall or flat on the floor ground
awaiting pickup
Electrical Components Divided into groups of functional They are wrapped and packed up in a box/bag
(Switches Sockets, and aren’t. Ones not functional
Light Bulbs & are hauled off to be sold for
Fluorescent lights, Fan scraps
Controllers etc.)
Composite panels They have their surfaces wiped Stored on-site in the storage facility
and cleaned and stacked against
each other
Pool Components They are cleaned and dried and Railings and plastic drains are kept separate
(Tiles, Railing, Plastic packed up from the tiles. All screws are packed into a
Drains) small bag and are kept with their components.
Tiles are stacked and placed in a bag
Generators The components drained of oil After getting wrapped, they are transported
and are cleaned and either off-site on left on-sit till ready for pick
wrapped/packed up
This table highlights the building component, the processing of the component after deconstruction
and what how they are stored
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