We have started demolishing the concrete structure, up to the top of the cooling basin. First of all, we placed approximately 1500m³ of filling floor in the basin to protect the foundation and the supports underneath. These are partly reused for the construction of two new cooling tower cells.
The next step was to dismantle the facade panels and the drip beams from the concrete construction of the cells. We started dismantling it using a 45T crawler crane with a long arm, which was completed as planned within two weeks. After the demolition of the concrete structures and the removal of the resulting materials, we removed the filling floor from the basin.
We removed the remaining foundation piles that are no longer needed for the new construction with concrete saws. This last job also went on time and according to plan. We completed the entire project within 8 weeks.
The customer is very satisfied because the work was carried out and delivered on site on time, safely and without inconvenience.
The Quality and Health, Safety and the Environment policy is an ongoing process. That is why DDM is continuously working on improving all these areas to keep improving safety levels.
DDM was rewarded with a World Demolition Award in the Civils category.
Removing 5 arch bridges over the Amsterdam Rhine Canal was an intensive job. The schedule was tight and the expectations of all employees were high. But with a joint effort and incredible passion, DDM has successfully removed and recycled the 5 bridges within schedule.
Every year DDM holds a number of safety days to boost safety awareness.
Last year's objectives are evaluated and new objectives are determined. All managers and all operational employees discuss safety, policy and vision together. In addition to all regular training courses, DDM offers workshops and training to all employees during these days to take the qualities of the professionals to an even higher level. Together with all DDM employees, we are working on an increasingly higher safety ethic. Everyone at DDM carries out their work in a safe and healthy manner, with sufficient attention to the environment. And they're getting better at it. This applies to everyone; back to work healthy and safe and back home healthy.
Dow has awarded DDM a certificate for Outstanding Safety Performance.
Following various demolition and disassembly projects that DDM carries out worldwide for Dow Chemical Company, DDM has received recognition for its excellent safety performance during implementation. DDM always continues to strive for a higher level of safety. Safety First! Read below a quote from the letter that DDM received from Dow. “In summary, DDM continues to deliver excellent performance in safely planning and executing all work related to Dow demolition projects. We truly believe that your company's exceptional efforts continue to be a reflection of the leadership and support of you and the entire DDM Management team. "
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