This guide focuses on the central elements in a good collaboration process for demolition projects. It addresses the special challenges that arise during demolition, including high levels of uncertainty, many changing actors and complex interfaces between different professional areas.
2021
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Collaboration and coordinated efforts form the foundation for any construction project, but in demolition projects, good collaboration is particularly challenged. Demolition is often characterized by a very high degree of uncertainty about the building’s structure, material composition and environmental conditions. This uncertainty creates ongoing needs for adjustments and joint decisions under significant time pressure.
Demolition projects are characterized by many changing people and companies involved over a short period. Not everyone has solid experience with demolition, which can lead to unclear role distribution and doubt about the interfaces between different trades. The result is often misunderstandings, conflicts and inappropriate solutions that increase project costs and delay the process.
Good collaboration is particularly important when environmental history and building structure must be uncovered while time and budget are under pressure. The guide presents methods to strengthen collaboration between building owners, contractors and consultants throughout the demolition process.
Summary
The guide outlines the central elements in a good collaboration process that addresses the inherent uncertainties and risks of demolition projects. It provides tools to establish clear roles, effective communication and structured coordination between the many involved actors.
The guide contains:
- Methods for handling uncertainty in demolition projects
- Tools for clarifying roles and responsibilities between actors
- Structured meeting formats for coordination and dialogue
- Checklists for critical interfaces between professional areas
- Recommendations for collaboration on circular demolition
Facts about this guide
The guide is published by Værdibyg with financial support from the organizations behind Værdibyg and Grundejernes Investeringsfond.
Who is the guide aimed at?
The guide is aimed at the primary parties in demolition cases: building owners, main and subcontractors as well as engineering and architectural consultants. It is also relevant for specialists such as environmental consultants and work environment coordinators. Both experienced actors and newcomers to the demolition industry will benefit from the guide’s systematic approach.
What you get from the guide
By following the guide’s recommendations, you achieve a more efficient and conflict-free demolition project. You get tools to establish clear communication channels, avoid misunderstandings and ensure that all parties work toward the same goal. This reduces the risk of delays, cost overruns and quality problems in the demolition process.
Background
Demolition projects are often characterized by conflicts and collaboration problems that arise as a result of the projects’ complexity and uncertainty. Many actors lack experience with demolition, and there is often ambiguity about roles and responsibilities. At the same time, circular economy and environmental requirements place new demands on collaboration. This guide addresses these challenges by offering concrete methods and tools developed through analysis of Danish demolition projects and dialogue with experienced practitioners.
Involved practitioners and editors
The authors have been assisted by the following group of practitioners:
Bygherreforeningen
Peter Toftsø (Halsnæs Kommune)
Peter Aufeldt (Kuben Management A/S)
Danske Arkitektvirksomheder
Signe Lynge Nielsen (Rubow Arkitekter)
DI Byggeri
Anders Strange Sørensen (Enemærke & Petersen A/S)
Andreas de Gier (Enemærke & Petersen A/S)
Benny Aldershvile (Hvidberg A/S)
Dennis Eiberg Becker (G. Tscherning A/S)
Kasper Sørensen (Søndergaard A/S)
Tommas Salomonsen (Tsolusion)
Foreningen af Rådgivende Ingeniører – FRI
Helene Gaarn (Dominia)
Other
Emil Bille (Dansk MiljøAnalyse)
Filip Lau (JORD•MILJØ A/S)
Observer
Mads P. Gede (DI Byggeri)
Værdibyg
Nina Koch-Ørvad
Stephan P. Sander
Consultant and author
Niels Trap (TRE Rådgivende Ingeniører og Biologer)
