For over 30 years GCD | PDI has been demolishing all types of commercial structures in urban, suburban and rural areas throughout North America, with a number of them having won World Demoltion Awards for innovation, strategy, complexity and environmental responsibility. From high-rise office towers to retail complexes, our teams work safely, with innovative techniques, and precise work—they have the ability to see problems before they arrive, and solution issues quickly. The team knows how to manage risk, protect surrounding utilities and other infrastructure as well as minimize any disruption to ongoing operations.
GCD | PDI provides end-to-end support from the first consultation session to the final site cleanup.
This is our five-step process:
Site Walk & Project Evaluation
Assess the layout, structure, and accessibility of the site. Evaluate removals, highlight potential challenges or hazards involved and determine the best course of action for demolition or deconstruction.
Project Planning
After the evaluation, we formulate a plan based on project specifications, timelines, people, equipment and the environmental aspects
Permitting & Prep
Obtain all necessary permits and approvals from local authorities. Prep our employees & equipment
Execution
Safety site coordinator debriefs the team and demolition can begin
Recycle & Disposal
We sort material for asset recovery and recycling, and remove from the site
Commercial properties often pose unique challenges from hazardous material abatement to intricate engineering requirements. Whether you are demolishing an aging commercial plaza, or a multi-unit residential complex, you need a team with the expertise, the correct equipment, and regulatory knowledge to get the job done safely and without and unneccassery delays.
GCD | PDI specializes in large-scale projects due to our reputation for treating safety seriously. Below you will find a list of our safety procedures when it comes to commercial demolition.
GCD | PDI safety procedures for commercial demolition
- Conduct a hazardous materials assessment (asbestos, lead paint, mold etc)
- Obtain necessary permits from local jurisdictions
- Notify neighbours and surrounding businesses
- Fence off the demo site and install warning signage
- Shut off all utilities such as gas, water, electricity
- Plan for proper material disposal
GCD | PDI approaches every project with a full life-cycle perspective, prioritizing the reuse and recovery of materials whenever possible. All projects are aligned with environmental standards from start to finish.
GCD | PDI can assess all of the components required for your next demolition project, from permitting to insurance, site safety preparation, and environmental assessments. Using an experienced, reputable company means you can sleep at night with the assurance that we are going to do what we say we will, we will do it safely and we will do it within the budget and timeframe we promise. Unforeseen circumstances can always arise, in which case we will immediately communicate with you, and find a fair solution so that the project can continue to move forward. We are your partner in progress. Contact our team today to schedule a consultation, or request a quote for your next project.
We offer a wide range of professional services designed for efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance:
- Conventional demolition with an engineered plan
- Excavation and brownfield remediation
- Asbestos, mold, and lead abatement
- Structural engineering, site reviews & stability design
- 3D scanning and 3D modelling modeling with BIM technology
- Site surveying for stockpiles and excavation
- On-site rock and rubble crushing and soil screening
- Community engagement
Related Project
2019 – 2020
Province House Conservation
Priestly Demolition Inc. was awarded the engineering, design sequencing and the implantation of a system to safely support the North and South Portico of the Province House while replacing the old stone foundations with the new concrete foundations.