National Demolition Association Endorses Brownfield Paper

The National Demolition Association has endorsed the latest position paper of the National Brownfield Association that encourages the redevelopment of the country’s brownfield properties.

In the paper entitled “Bringing Corporate Brownfield Properties to Market,” the Brownfield Association lays out the current state of the nation’s commercial properties that may be devalued because of to environmental impacts.

The redevelopment of those properties that are environmentally impaired—called brownfields—requires specific expertise. “This is where the National Demolition Association comes in,” says Michael R. Taylor, executive director of the association. “Most of today’s demolition contractors possess the skill set needed to clean up brownfield sites. As a result, property owners, developers, planners, architects, environmental/engineering contractors and government agencies are turning to the demolition industry to handle this important work.”

“Demolition contractors and those involved in the demolition process have expanded their services to include disciplines like soil remediation, hazardous waste management, asbestos and lead abatement, building decontamination, PCB removal, mold remediation, industry cleaning and underground tank removal. Government and private entities looking to redevelop brownfields now recognize the demolition industry as knowledgeable, safe and viable route to revitalizing sites,” Taylor says.

The Brownfield Association’s policy document identifies ideas and incentives to increase the market supply of corporate brownfield properties, thereby creating significant economic development opportunities, especially in American’s core cities.