Cornelius Wrecking
Cornelius Wrecking Blog

Demolition & Excavating Insights

Tips, cost guides, and project stories from our crew — covering demolition, excavating, asbestos abatement, and site prep across Missouri, Kansas, and nationwide.

50 ppm Compliance Prevents Delays: PCB Removal for EHS Managers

50 ppm Compliance Prevents Delays: PCB Removal for EHS Managers

A compliance first protocol for EHS managers and demolition leads. Apply the 50 ppm TSCA rule, lock in disposal acceptance, and verify closeout to avoid...

Facility Managers: 6 Steps to Safe Chemical Plant Decommissioning

Facility Managers: 6 Steps to Safe Chemical Plant Decommissioning

Safety first, 6 stage plan for facility managers: decontamination, contractor selection, waste handling, monitoring, and certified crew practices.

How Owners Use EMR vs TRIR to Decide Who Can Bid

How Owners Use EMR vs TRIR to Decide Who Can Bid

Why EMR and TRIR determine bid eligibility for owners and insurers. Learn why EMR's 1.0 ceiling and three year lag matter, and which documents to request.

4 Numbers Contractors Need to Pick Demolition Cranes

4 Numbers Contractors Need to Pick Demolition Cranes

Use four site numbers, attachment choices, and safety limits to choose demolition cranes that fit real deconstruction jobs and avoid costly setup delays.

Site Clearing vs Grubbing: Contract Clauses Contractors Need

Site Clearing vs Grubbing: Contract Clauses Contractors Need

Know what to remove and when to grub. Includes contract language, permit triggers, and per-acre cost benchmarks ($1,500 to $8,000) to avoid change orders.

Lead Paint Abatement: 4 Contractor Must Haves for Property Owners

Lead Paint Abatement: 4 Contractor Must Haves for Property Owners

Compliance-first steps for homeowners and landlords to plan certified lead paint abatement: get an inspection, verify contractor certification, and...

Hit 90–98% MDD: Backfill and Compaction Specs for Contractors

Hit 90–98% MDD: Backfill and Compaction Specs for Contractors

A contractor and engineer field guide to backfill and compaction with ASTM MDD targets (90–98%), paste ready spec clauses, testing checklists, and QA steps.

From $5–$20/sq ft to $30,000+: Asbestos Abatement Costs in 2026

From $5–$20/sq ft to $30,000+: Asbestos Abatement Costs in 2026

2026 asbestos abatement pricing, from $5–$25/sq ft to whole-house $5,000–$7,000, with a contractor checklist to get comparable turnkey quotes.

3–7 Years to Clear a Coal Plant for Owners: Costs, Permits, Filming

3–7 Years to Clear a Coal Plant for Owners: Costs, Permits, Filming

Technical planning, permits, and remediation drivers for coal plant demolition, plus contractor tips to safely film and document implosions.