Selective Demolition & Structural Dismantling
Selective Demolition & Structural Dismantling
Location: Sandusky, Ohio
Client: Avgeris & Franklin Partners
When the former GM/KBI manufacturing complex—built in 1946 and spanning more than 1.3 million square feet of buildings and 750,000 square feet of paved surfaces—needed to come down, the owner needed a partner who could handle heavy infrastructure, hazardous materials, and a long schedule without cutting corners. Melching stepped in with a fully self-performed approach to take the site from an aging industrial giant to a clean, buildable property.
What We Delivered
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Full industrial decommissioning and complete structural demolition
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Hybrid mechanical + deconstruction strategy for safety and control
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Utility isolation, material separation, and engineered sequences
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Environmental management of asbestos, lead, PCBs, and chromic acid
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On-site concrete crushing with 120,000+ tons reused
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Recycling and recovery of metals, including steel and copper
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HAZWOPER-led containment zones and rapid PCB/oil-response capability
Equipment & Capabilities
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High-reach excavators with tilt cabs
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Heavy crawlers, shears, grapples
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Full in-house maintenance and dust systems
Results
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26-month duration (2023–2025) with full safety compliance
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Crew housing and self-performed labor saved major project costs
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Entire site cleared, crushed, and graded to shovel-ready condition
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Delivered under strict Compass compliance standards for documentation and safety
The Bottom Line:
This was demolition with no margin for error—vertical, heavy, and tightly controlled. Melching delivered it with precision, safety, and a spotless record.