Project: Tote Maritime, JaxPort
We have completed the Building Demolition for Tote Maritime located in Jackosnville on JaxPort property. The demolition was completed with one week.
8710 Longshore Way, Jacksonville, FL 32226
HISTORY & VALUES
TOTE Maritime, through its operations in Alaska and Puerto Rico, provides high-speed liner services in the U.S. domestic trade.
If you have a building that needs to be demolished that is a very big project. There could be several different reasons why you may need to demolish a building. The most common and important one is that you have an old building that is a safety hazard. Of course demolishing a building is not always a real safe thing to do either. Another reason for demolishing a building is that you might be developing some land to put a new structure on it.
Whatever your reasons may be, if you have a building that needs to be torn down the best thing to do is to hire a demolition expert who has experience in assessing the situation and who will know what to do.
Probably the most common way of going about demolishing a building is doing it manually. Workers use saws, hammers, and pry bars for pulling things apart. The materials and debris are then placed into large dumpsters to be carried off the site. This is the type of demolition you normally see on remodeling and home improvement jobs.
There is also mechanical demolition which involves using machinery to tear the structure down. The debris is then put into either dump trucks or large dumpsters to be hauled off site.
If the demolition project is a really big one such as an industrial or business building, large machinery such as wrecking balls or a crane might be needed. This type of machinery is needed for demolishing large buildings that can’t be torn apart by hand.
Another good reason for bringing in professionals for a demolition job is liability and insurance factors. If you decide to hire an odd job or handy man to do your demolition work they could end up getting injured or someone else could get injured or there could be some property damage. You could be held responsible if your handy man was not properly insured. If you hire a professional company with the proper liability insurance, they will be the ones responsible for any potential injuries or damages that occur while on the job.
Demolition experts are also more likely to recognize any types of hazardous materials that they encounter while on the job. Asbestos is a type of material which may cause cancer, particularly if the particles are inhaled. It is very important if there is asbestos present that it be properly identified as well as contained as soon as possible.
Demolition specialists also have the equipment that is needed to do the job. If you were to try to do the job yourself, you would need to rent expensive equipment. Using the proper equipment also helps to ensure that the job is done safely.
As you can see there are several advantages to hiring a demolition company to do your demolition work for you. It’s a good idea to have a contractor visit your site and discuss with you what will be required in terms of the demolition process. This will help you determine what your plan of action should be.
History
TOTE Maritime’s Operating in the Jones Act trade since 1975, TOTE companies strategically and efficiently route cargo from anywhere in North America to Puerto Rico and Alaska.
The services offered by TOTE Maritime companies are critical to our remote areas of the United States. Flexible, efficient, twice-weekly service to their dedicated trade routes ensures reliable, consistent and cost-effective cargo transport for U.S. residents in the non-contiguous states.
TOTE, a leader in environmental responsibility, announced in 2012 plans to convert its Maritime fleet to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG). Totem Ocean Trailer Express, already operating the newest ships in the U.S. domestic fleet, was the first in the nation to announce plans to convert its engines to operate on natural gas. TOTE Shipholdings followed later in the year, announcing the company had signed a contract with NASSCO to build the first and largest LNG–powered container vessels in the world to serve the Puerto Rico trade. By converting its fleet to natural gas, the company will create access to reliable sources of LNG to Pacific Northwest and Southeast U.S. ports, and will help lead to the proliferation of natural gas as a transportation fuel.
Values
As a TOTE company, we are part of a family of companies committed to offering the highest level of service while ensuring the safety of the individuals and communities we touch.