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Misconception |
Fact |
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1 |
Demolition contractors primarily implode, or "blow up" buildings. |
Implosions account for less than 1 percent of all demolition work. |
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2 |
Demolition contractors destroy many structures that should be saved. |
Demolition contractors are instrumental in achieving the goals of preservationists. |
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3 |
Demolition contractors don't participate in the nation's recycling effort. |
The demolition industry was salvaging building elements and materials for reuse long before it was the "ecological thing to do." |
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4 |
Demolition contractors unnecessarily overcrowd landfills with debris. |
The industry is reducing its use of landfills in favor of recycling. |
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5 |
Demolition is an unsophisticated business. |
A safe and successful demolition project requires a working knowledge of both construction and the law. |
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6 |
The methods of demolition never change. |
Demolition practices today are not only quicker but safer and more cost-effective. |
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7 |
One demolition contractor is basically the same as the next. |
Don't tell that to the owner who has had the misfortune of dealing with an inexperienced contractor. |
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8 |
Demolition is dangerous business. |
In the hands of professionals, the danger is controlled. |
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9 |
Demolition is expensive. |
Commercial demolition work generally costs less than 2 percent of the replacement cost of the building. |
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10 |
Once a demolition project is completed, the owner's worries are over. |
A project owner cannot "contract away" his responsibility or liability. |
