Harvard University Fogg Musuem
Cambirdge, MA
The Harvard University Fogg Museum, built in 1927, is the university's oldest museum.
The museum--designed by Coolidge, Shipley, Bulfinch, and Abbott, Architects--was built
around a central courtyard influenced by a 16th century Italian church.
NASDI was selected for this project due in large part to its outstanding health & safety
program and safety record. NASDI's Scope-of-work as follows: removal of all
hazardous materials, selective demolition of the orignal Fogg Museum structure (built in 1927),
and complete structural demolition of the 1991 additions.
General Motors | ADESA Plant
Framingham, MA
In 1989 the Framingham Automotive Assembly Plant was closed.
The site is now the location of the ADESA-Framingham, Automobile
Auction House. The plant opened in 1947 employing as many as
fifteen-hundred workers. The plant manufactured multiple brands:
Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet. Some of the models
coming out of the plant were: Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Cutlass,
Pontiac Le Mans, Chevrolet Chevelle, and Pontiac GTO. NASDI’s scope of work
included removal of all asbestos containing materials, structural demolition,
and salvage-operations on six-hundred thousand square feet of the existing facility.
Corbin Building
Manhattan, NY
Only 20 feet wide on Broadway, but 160 feet long on John Street,
stands the historic Corbin building. It rises only eight stories above
street level, but when it was designed in 1888, it towered over its
neighbors. Its architect, Francis Kimball, was a pioneer in the design
of skyscrapers—the Corbin Building is recognized as one of the country’s
earliest and therefore oldest skyscrapers. NASDI’s scope-of-work on this
high profile landmark, owned by New York City Metropolitan Transportation
Authority, is to provide all labor, material, and equipment to carefully
perform selective demolition on floors one through eight, roof, and
basement & sub-basement.
Taunton Power Plant
Taunton, MA
The former Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant, a brick & steel structure with 7 boilers
from 4 to 7 stories tall, has been shut down for more than 30 years. The scope-of-work
required the removal of the boiler house down to its slab and leaving in place the
Turbine hall. The separation of the turbine hall from the boiler house was a complicated
task because a section of the boiler house was located over two (2) 15,000 gallon underground
storage tanks. The underground tanks, less than 25 feet from the Assonet River’s edge,
were filled with No 6 oil. Also included in NASDI’s scope-of-work was demolition and
removal of 4 ACM roofs and hundreds of asbestos containing piping valves.
46th Steet & 2nd Ave
Manhattan, NY
Due in large part to its work history and safety record operating in
urban environments, NASDI was selected for the deconstruction of this
46th Street and 2nd Avenue project. The site is adjacent to the United Nations,
a high-traffic, sensitive area. NASDI’s scope-of-work as follows: provide
all labor, materials, equipment, scaffolding, hoisting, temporary protection,
and supervision, required to deconstruct the building. The existing cellar to
slab-on-grade, pits, foundation walls, and footings, remain.
Cenacle Sisters Redevelopment
Ronkonkoma, New York
After 80 years, the Cenacle Sisters Building sitting on a 45 acre campus in Ronkonkoma
is being redeveloped. NASDI’s scope of work on the four story retreat building included
asbestos abatement, regulated material removal, and full structural demolition.
NASDI also demolished the associated barn and cleared, grubbed, and stripped topsoil
on approximately two acres. Mulching and stockpiling vegetation, installation of
6000 linear feet of fence and hay bales, and installation of the construction entrance,
was also included in the scope of work.
Danvers State Hospital Redevelopment
Danvers, MA
At the Danvers State Hospital, NASDI performed the asbestos abatement and structural
demolition of 26 abandoned buildings of deteriorating condition. Prior to the start
of work, NASDI worked with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
to implement an asbestos abatement plan to safely remove all asbestos containing materials.
A shoring system was designed and installed to support the perimeter walls of three center
buildings being preserved. NASDI crushed on-site all masonry debris, backfilled, compacted,
and graded the basements.
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Hunters Point Waterfront Park
Queens, NY
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) selected NASDI to begin
the redevelopment of Hunters Point South Waterfront Park. This 6 acre site, abutting
the East River, offers views of the Manhattan skyline. NASDI’s scope of work includes
asbestos abatement, hazardous material removal, structural demolition, and construction
debris removal of the existing structures and tennis courts. After razing and removing
the structures, NASDI will perform site work to prepare the grounds for the next
phase of development.
Filenes Redevelopment
Boston, MA
Located in Boston’s downtown shopping district is the former Filene’s Department
Store. The facility was comprised of four interconnected buildings occupying one
square block. NASDI’ scope of work included asbestos abatement, interior strip out,
hazardous and regulated materials removal, and building deconstruction. Pedestrian
and vehicular traffic near the project remained heavy as work progressed. A comprehensive
site specific Health & Safety Plan detailing a Traffic Management Plan was implemented
to keep safe both the workers and the public.
Hingham Shipyard Redevelopment
Hingham, MA
The site of the Hingham Shipyard was acquired by the US Navy in 1941 after the outbreak
of WWII and was rapidly outfitted for the construction of warships. By the end of
WWII the Shipyard built 227 vessels and employed more than 30,000 workers. To help
redevelop this historical Navy Shipyard, NASDI was contracted to perform asbestos
abatement, hazardous material removal, deconstruction and removal of twenty-two
buildings, including the main ship building facility: a six hundred thousand square
foot heavy, reinforced steel structure.
Howland Hook Marine Terminal
Staten Island, NY
The Howland Hook Marine Terminal, operated by The Port Authority of New York & New
Jersey, is a container port facility located in Staten Island at the entrance to
Newark Bay, north of the Goethals Bridge. The PANYNJ selected NASDI to perform the
following scope of work: utility disconnections, hazardous material removal and
deconstruction of buildings fifty-two, fifty-three, fifty-four, fifty-five, and
fifty-six, two utility bridges, and one pedestrian bridge. All foundations, footing,
and piles were removed, and the site rough graded.
Polaroid Campus Redevelopment
Waltham, MA
Polaroid discontinued its operations on its 110 acre, 18 building site in Waltham,
MA after decades of production. NASDI was selected to help prepare the site for
the next phase of its useful life. NASDI’s scope of work included: utility termination,
phased asbestos abatement, deconstruction, and salvage operations on more than one
million square feet. Among other buildings, the campus comprised a power plant,
corporate offices, chemical processing plants, research and development laboratories,
and a water filtration plant.
Rockville Redevelopment
Rockville Centre, NY
NASDI was contracted by the developer to assist in the budgeting & design, and to
perform asbestos abatement, hazardous waste remediation, and deconstruction of a
former drug manufacturing plant in Rockville Centre, N.Y. Working with the New York
Department of Environmental Protection, NASDI removed the hazardous soil classified
as “non-hazardous”, based on rigorous sampling and a known release occurrence prior
to the RCRA standard. This value engineering saved the owner over one million dollars
and helped to streamlined the project.
Roger Wellington School
Belmont, MA
This fast-tracked elementary school abatement and demolition project
came with an aggressive schedule: NASDI had 5 weeks to conventionally
abate and mechanically demolish the 150,000 SF concrete-masonry structure.
With the school successfully abated, demolished, and removed from the site,
the scope-of-work called for the excavation and remediation of 17,500
tons or buried ACM debris and three 10,000 gallon underground storage
tanks. NASDI has 3 weeks to unearth the former high school, which burned
in 1967 and was buried. NASDI is also responsible for foundation/footing
excavation & backfill, as well as installing the site utilities: water,
sewer, drainage, gas, electric and sub grade preparation.
Russia Wharf
Boston, MA
The Russia Wharf site is located on the eastern side of the Boston Peninsula, occupying
the northern side of Congress St. between Atlantic Ave. and Fort Point Channel.
Russia Wharf was first notable as the vicinity of the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
NASDI was hired by the developer to perform the deconstruction of two, seven-story
brick structures. The historical facades along Congress Street and Fort Point Channel
were saved and required shoring. The building facades have been incorporated into
the new high-rise building design.
Salem Harbor Power Station
Salem, MA
NASDI was hired by the Utility to undertake the decontamination of more than 1.5
million square feet of interior surface. The facility remained live during the process:
NASDI had to work around live plant electricity and highly sensitive equipment.
The project was completed safely and on time allowing the plant operator to re-start
the facility with minimum downtime.
Corn Exchange Building
Harlem, NY
The New York City Department of Housing and Preservation Development selected NASDI
for the “Emergency Declaration” selective demolition of the Corn Exchange Building
in Harlem. This Landmark 1883-1884 structure abuts the Metro-North 125th Street
Platform. Due to close proximity of the light rail, compromised structural integrity,
and heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the building was deconstructed, by hand,
down to the 2nd floor. The remaining structure located at 125th Street and Park
Avenue is secured. Its future at this time remains unclear.
Mosteller Garage
West Chester, PA
NASDI was engaged by the General Contractor for this project in large part because
of its experience with post-tension structures and working in congested urban environments.
The Mosteller Garage was a five level post-tension structure located in an area
with heavy foot and vehicular traffic. In less than ten weeks the 170,000 square
foot structure was demolished and removed, on schedule and without incident. Over
90 percent of the concrete was recycled. Fifteen thousand tons of concrete was crushed
onsite. The existing metals were recycled as salvage materials.
MTA-LIRR Utility Bridge
Long Island City, NY
For the deconstruction and removal of the MTA-LIRR utility bridge, NASDI’s scope
of work included the deconstruction and removal of the switchgear, steel canopy
and base slab, electrolysis drain cabinet and slab, transformers and shed and base
slab. A 600 ton crane was used to lift and lower the structure. Once the structure
was on the ground it was resized for transportation: NASDI used excavators equipped
with shears, and Iron workers employing acetylene torches to resize the bridge for
transportation.
Saint George's Ferry Terminal
Staten Island, NY
NASDI is under contract to perform redevelopment services at the Saint George Ferry
Terminal in Staten Island, NY. The terminal is operated by the New York City DOT,
Division of Bridges, has been in service since 1905, is moving approximately 65,000
passengers per day. Inclusive in NASDI’s scope of work is: superstructure demolition
of all decks, complete superstructure and substructure demolition of two ramps,
complete demolition of the old viaduct, selective demolition of other structural
members, and asbestos and lead abatement as required in fulfillment of its contract.
The Boston Garden
Boston, MA
The demolition of the Old Boston Garden presented unique challenges to
—most notable was the distance (4”) between the wall of the new facility
under construction and that of the Old Boston Garden being demolished.
The Boston and Maine Railroad Yard, the Commuter Rail Terminal, and the
Elevated MBTA Line all were adjacent to the project site as well.
The stadium portion of the facility was deconstructed bay-by-bay,
using shear-equipped excavators to clear a path through the building
allowing for cranes to be positioned to pickup and lower the steel trusses.
Two, 250 ton cranes stabilized each truss, while NASDI workers diagonally
torch-cut the supports. The cut sections were lowered to floor level,
cut again into smaller pieces, and transported to a recycling center.
Foxboro Stadium
Foxboro, MA
NASDI was awarded the contract for the asbestos abatement and the
demolition of Foxboro Stadium (former home of the New England Patriots).
The Stadium was used beyond the proposed project-start-date because of the
Patriots extended post season play. NASDI adjusted by accelerating its work
schedule to successfully meet the owner’s demands and completed the project
on-time and on-budget. On this project, fifty-thousand cubic yards of concrete
was reprocessed on-site to serve as the base of the new parking lots.
J.L. Hudson
Detroit, MI
This 25 story, 2.2 million square foot building was located in
downtown Detroit, MI. The scope-of-work included the complete
demolition and removal of all structures. NASDI was responsible
for design to procure, furnishing, installing, maintaining and
removal of all necessary materials and equipment, labor provisioning,
supervision, and safety measures for the implosion of this urban
office tower. Immediately after implosion, NASDI began the clean-up
of streets, sidewalks, and the removal of the imploded 2.2 million
square foot structure
Borden Chemical
Leominster, MA
This decommissioning project for Borden Chemical consisted of
complete demolition and removal of thirty manufacturing facilities,
four towers, and numerous above ground and underground tank farms.
The project included asbestos abatement, waste disposal, and removal of retired facilities.
Prior to mobilization, NASDI generated a complete operational plan outlining the
removal of hazardous materials, an investment recovery program, structural demolition permitting,
and a health & safety plan.
Columbia Point
Dorchester, MA
In the 1600s the historic Columbia Point Peninsula,
Dorchester, MA was used as a landing site for the puritans.
The 420 unit, 160 acre Columbia Point Housing Development fell into
disrepair and it was determined that the entire site be razed.
To prepare the site for its next phase of development,
NASDI’s scope-of-work required selective and complete demolition,
asbestos abatement, and hazardous materials removal on the three to seven story structures.
The project was completed safely, on-budget, and on-time in eighteen months.
Edgar Station
Weymouth, MA
Sithe Energies, Inc.
chose NASDI to remediate, decommission, dismantle, demolish, and
dispose of all buildings and equipment associated with the generating
station. The fast track, turnkey contract, with milestone liquidated
damages, included the removal and disposal of asbestos in eight 125 foot
boilers; removal and disposal of hazardous materials, such as PCBs, lead,
and heavy metals; removal and disposal of above-ground and underground
storage tanks; and excavation and management of oil and contaminated soils.
Sunnyside Yard
Queens, NY
This project is part of the
$7.2 billion East Side Access mega-project underway across multiple burroughs
in New York City. Sunnyside Rail Yard, an historic facility, located in the
borough of Queens, is a piece of the City's second largest tunneling contract.
This mega-project connects the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) commuter lines in
Queens to Grand Central Station on the east side of Manhattan. NASDI is contracted
to provide abatement and demolition services on structures located in the
Sunnyside Rail Yard.