Industrial Demolition in Dubai and the UAE: Safe Demolition of Factories, Oil & Gas Facilities and Industrial Islands
1. Introduction: Why industrial demolition in Dubai needs a different mindset
Industrial demolition in Dubai and across the UAE is not just about “breaking concrete and cutting steel”. When you demolish:
- Factories and industrial plants
- Oil and gas facilities, refineries, tank farms and process units
- Industrial warehouses, power plants and desalination units
- Artificial / industrial islands and offshore structures
…you are touching the heart of the country’s energy, logistics and manufacturing infrastructure.
These facilities sit inside live industrial zones, next to highways, ports and residential communities. They are connected to fuel lines, high-voltage power, compressed gases, control systems and sometimes under-sea pipelines. Any mistake can mean:
- Fire or explosion
- Major environmental contamination
- Structural collapse affecting neighbouring assets
International research on demolition of buildings consistently highlights that industrial demolition requires thorough structural surveying. Hazardous materials must be removed. A carefully engineered sequence of works is essential before any physical demolition begins. IJAERD+2ResearchGate+2
In Dubai, the challenge is even larger because of the strict regulations on construction and demolition (C&D) waste management. There is also mandatory segregation and recycling. Additionally, the UAE’s federal law on integrated waste management aims to minimise environmental impact and protect public health. UAE Legislation+3Dubai Municipality+3Dubai Municipality+3
Stone Beam Demolition operates inside this reality. As a specialised demolition company in Dubai, we focus on:
- Engineered industrial demolition
- Safe factory demolition in Dubai
- Oil and gas facility decommissioning in the UAE
- Complex industrial island decommissioning, both onshore and offshore
This article is a complete, practical guide written for owners, consultants and project managers who are serious about finding a reliable demolition contractor in Dubai for high-risk industrial assets.
2. What is industrial demolition and decommissioning?
2.1 Industrial demolition vs. “normal” building demolition
Typical building demolition (villa, residential block or small commercial building) focuses on:
- Structure (concrete frames, slabs, walls)
- Access and logistics
- Neighbouring properties
Industrial demolition adds several extra layers:
- Process equipment and machinery
- Tanks, reactors, furnaces, boilers
- Conveyors, pipelines, pumps, compressors
- Steel platforms, walkways, pipe racks
- Process hazards
- Flammable liquids and gases
- Toxic or corrosive chemicals
- Pressurised systems
- Special foundations and structures
- Heavy foundations under rotating equipment
- High stacks, chimneys and towers
- Pre-stressed concrete structures, silos, cooling towers
- Integration with live operations
- Some parts of the plant may still be operational
- Demolition often happens within congested industrial plots
In other words, industrial demolition is closer to “reverse construction + process shutdown + decontamination” than simply knocking down a building.
2.2 Decommissioning of oil and gas facilities
In oil and gas, the word decommissioning is critical. It means:
- Stopping operations in a safe, controlled way
- Cleaning, emptying and neutralising hydrocarbons and chemicals
- Removing or making safe all process hazards
- Only then starting physical dismantling and demolition
Specialist contractors around the world stress that the main challenges in oil and gas decommissioning include environmental impact, cost, logistics and safety, especially on live or partially live sites. RVA Group+3PGI Group+3Stone Beam.ae+3
Stone Beam Demolition follows the same philosophy in the UAE: no demolition of oil and gas assets without full decontamination and hazard control.
2.3 Industrial islands and offshore/near-shore demolition
Industrial islands can be:
- Man-made islands supporting oil and gas or marine works
- Artificial platforms built for temporary industrial facilities
- Reclamation areas holding warehouses, workshops and utilities
Decommissioning and demolition of such islands typically includes:
- Dismantling buildings and steel structures above water
- Removing jetties, quays, dolphins and marine piles
- Managing rock armour, concrete blocks and underwater structures
- Handling marine environmental constraints (turbidity, sediment, marine life) PGI Group+2Global Scrap Trading+2
This is a hybrid between marine contracting and industrial demolition, where safety, stability and environmental protection must be balanced carefully.
3. Industrial demolition in Dubai and the UAE: regulatory and environmental context
3.1 Key regulatory pillars
Any industrial demolition project in Dubai typically involves:
- Dubai Municipality (DM) or the relevant local municipality
- Civil Defense, for fire and life safety
- Utility authorities (electricity, water, gas, telecom)
- Free zone / industrial zone authorities, if the site is inside a controlled area
- Environmental regulators (for emissions, waste and marine impact)
Dubai Municipality and other emirates have issued technical guidelines and circulars that make waste segregation and recycling from construction and demolition works mandatory, including specific requirements for on-site sorting, labelling, and sending different waste streams to approved facilities. Dubai Municipality+3Dubai Municipality+3Dubai Municipality+3
At federal level, the UAE Integrated Waste Management Law sets out the framework for proper waste handling, encouraging best available techniques to protect the environment and human health. UAE Legislation
For Stone Beam Demolition, this means:
- Every demolition method statement and HSE plan must align with these rules
- Every factory demolition or refinery demolition project includes a detailed waste management plan
- Hazardous wastes (e.g. oily sludge, contaminated soil) follow separate, stricter procedures
3.2 Environmental priorities for factories, refineries and industrial islands
Key environmental concerns in industrial demolition include:
- Air quality and dust
- Concrete and masonry demolition generates silica-rich dust
- Industrial residues can add heavy metals or VOCs
- Control measures: water spraying, mist cannons, negative pressure in enclosed areas
- Soil and groundwater contamination
- Historic leaks from tanks and pipelines
- Hydrocarbon-contaminated soil
- Contaminated concrete and asphalt
- Marine environment around industrial islands
- Disturbed seabed and increased turbidity
- Possible contamination from past industrial use
- Need for silt curtains and careful timing of marine works PGI Group+1
- Noise and vibration
- Impact on adjacent facilities, offices, residential areas
- Limits set by local standards and project-specific requirements
- Recycling and circular economy
- High recycling rates for concrete, steel, cables and other materials
- Documentation to demonstrate compliance and sustainability targets
Stone Beam builds these considerations into every industrial demolition UAE project, not as an afterthought but as a core part of planning and execution.
4. What Stone Beam Demolition actually does: industrial demolition services in Dubai and the UAE
Industrial clients and consultants often need much more than “just demolition services in Dubai”. They need an industrial demolition contractor that understands how plants and refineries work.
4.1 Key industrial demolition services
Stone Beam’s portfolio covers:
- Factory demolition in Dubai and the UAE
- Manufacturing plants
- Food and beverage factories
- Steel, cement and concrete plants
- Warehouses and logistics hubs
- Oil and gas facility decommissioning UAE
- Refineries and process units
- Tank farms, fuel depots and pump stations
- Gas plants and compressor stations
- Pipe racks and process structures
- Power and utilities demolition
- Power stations
- Desalination plants
- Heavy mechanical and electrical buildings
- Industrial island decommissioning and marine-connected demolition
- Artificial islands used as construction or oil and gas bases
- Jetties, quays, platforms and marine structures
- Selective and controlled demolition services Dubai / UAE
- Strip-out of industrial buildings while keeping the envelope
- Partial demolition within live plants
- Controlled removal of obsolete equipment
- Concrete cutting Dubai and core drilling
- Diamond saw cutting of slabs, walls and foundations
- Wire sawing of thick concrete and tanks
- Core drilling for new openings and sample extraction
- GPR scanning and concrete scanning
- Locating rebar, post-tension cables, pipes and ducts
- Reducing the risk of service strikes during cutting and drilling
These services are delivered by an integrated team of engineers, demolition supervisors, operators and HSE specialists, supported by modern equipment.
4.2 Typical client profiles
Clients who need industrial demolition in Dubai and the UAE include:
- Oil and gas companies and operators
- Industrial developers and logistics park owners
- EPC contractors completing plant upgrades or relocation
- Government entities decommissioning old facilities
- Private investors repurposing industrial plots for new developments
For each of these clients, Stone Beam’s goal is to turn a high-risk, complex demolition into a predictable and well-managed project.
5. Step-by-step methodology: how industrial demolition projects are engineered
Industrial demolition should never be improvised. International standards on demolition safety call for a written scheme of work describing the proposed sequence, methods, and equipment before demolition starts. images.chemycal.com+1
Stone Beam Demolition uses a structured methodology built on both international literature and practical UAE experience.
5.1 Phase 1 – Technical and structural survey
The technical survey combines:
- Document review
- As-built drawings of the factory or plant
- Process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for oil and gas
- Previous structural modifications and repair records
- On-site inspection
- Visual assessment of structural elements (columns, beams, slabs, frames)
- Identification of corroded, cracked or fire-damaged elements
- Mapping of equipment, platforms, pipe racks and cable trays
- Structural modelling (where needed)
- For complex or pre-stressed structures, an engineering study may model the staged removal of elements to ensure stability at every step. This approach is commonly used in the demolition of pre-stressed bridges and is equally relevant for tanks, silos and heavy industrial floors.
The outcome is a structural demolition concept: which elements can be safely removed first, which require temporary support, and which must stay until the very last.
5.2 Phase 2 – HSE risk assessment and hazardous materials survey
International demolition guidelines emphasise three early activities before any physical demolition: site survey, hazardous material removal and safety planning. IJAERD+2ResearchGate+2
Stone Beam applies this through:
- Hazardous materials survey
- Asbestos in insulation, gaskets or fireproofing
- Lead-based paints and coatings
- PCB-containing equipment
- Contaminated insulation or refractory linings
- Process hazard review
- Hydrocarbons (liquid and gas)
- Acids, caustics, solvents
- Compressed gases and LPG cylinders
- Dust explosion risk in certain industrial plants
- HSE risk assessment
- Confined space entry for tanks and pits
- Working at height on steel structures and platforms
- Crane lifting and rigging operations
- Use of hot work (cutting and welding) vs. cold cutting
Each hazard is given a risk rating and control measures: engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).
5.3 Phase 3 – Utility isolation and NOCs
Before demolition, all services must be identified, isolated and documented:
- Electrical power and substations
- Potable water, chillers and fire water mains
- Telecom and data cables
- Fuel gas, diesel and other utilities
In Dubai and other emirates, this process normally requires NOCs from utility providers and the relevant authorities, confirming that lines are disconnected or safely diverted before demolition works start. Orsu Demolition+1
Stone Beam’s engineering and permits team coordinates with:
- DEWA / local utility authorities
- Gas providers and fuel suppliers
- Telecom operators and industrial zone authorities
to ensure the building demolition contractor is not working on a “live” system.
5.4 Phase 4 – Decontamination and “make safe” works
For factories, this may include:
- Draining and cleaning process lines
- Removing chemicals, powders and residues
- Cleaning filters, cyclones and dust collectors
For oil and gas facilities, decontamination is more intensive:
- Emptying tanks, pipelines and vessels
- Cleaning internal surfaces to remove sludge and residues
- Gas-free testing to ensure explosive atmospheres are eliminated
- Inerting certain systems if required
Only after the plant is certified safe can controlled demolition services in Dubai begin. In many EPC and oil and gas projects worldwide, decontamination is the longest and most delicate stage of decommissioning. PGI Group+2Stone Beam.ae+2
5.5 Phase 5 – Detailed industrial demolition plan
The demolition plan describes, for each zone or building:
- Demolition sequence and method
- From roof to ground
- From light steel to heavy concrete
- From peripheral areas to core structures
- Equipment and methods
- High-reach excavators with concrete crushers or steel shears
- Robotic demolition machines for confined or hazardous areas
- Diamond saw cutting and wire sawing for precise separations
- Manual dismantling where needed
- Temporary works
- Propping or shoring for partially removed structures
- Stability checks after each major stage
- Exclusion zones and access routes
- Demarcated drop zones
- Safe routes for workers and equipment
- Emergency egress routes
This plan is shared with the client, consultant and authorities and forms the backbone of the method statement and HSE plan.
5.6 Phase 6 – Execution with real-time control and monitoring
During execution, Stone Beam:
- Holds daily briefings to review the day’s demolition sequence and risks
- Assigns a demolition supervisor to each active front
- Uses GPR scanning and concrete scanning before cutting or coring in critical areas
- Monitors vibration and noise where sensitive neighbours exist
Modern research in demolition emphasises that an element-by-element dismantling approach, combined with clear supervision and monitoring, can significantly reduce accidents compared to uncontrolled or poorly sequenced demolition. E3S Conferences+1
5.7 Phase 7 – Waste management, recycling and site handover
To comply with Dubai Municipality and federal waste regulations: Dubai Municipality+2Dubai Municipality+2
- Waste streams are separated at source:
- Concrete and masonry
- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Wood, plastics and packaging
- Hazardous waste (oily sludge, contaminated soil, asbestos, etc.)
- Recyclable materials (concrete, steel, some metals) are sent to approved recycling facilities
- Hazardous waste is handled under separate, specialised procedures
- The client receives documentation summarising:
- Waste quantities by type
- Destinations and recycling rates
- Environmental control measures taken
Finally, the site is delivered:
- Levelled or backfilled according to the next phase
- Free of above-ground obstructions
- With underground elements removed or clearly mapped for the new design team
6. Methods and techniques: how factories, refineries and industrial islands are demolished
6.1 Mechanical industrial demolition
The backbone of industrial demolition Dubai is mechanical demolition with:
- High-reach excavators (for tall structures)
- Standard excavators with specialised attachments
- Skid-steer loaders and telehandlers
Attachments include:
- Concrete crushers
- Hydraulic shears for steel
- Pulverisers for secondary breaking
These allow a building demolition contractor in Dubai to:
- Work from outside the structure, reducing risk to workers
- Carefully “chew down” concrete and steel
- Separate concrete and rebar for recycling
6.2 Robotic demolition for high-risk zones
Robotic demolition machines (remote-controlled) are ideal for:
- Confined spaces such as tanks, basements, culverts
- Areas with residual contamination
- Weak floors where heavy excavators cannot go
The operator stands at a safe distance, reducing exposure to:
- Falling debris
- Unexpected collapses
- Residual gases and dust
These machines are particularly useful in oil and gas facility demolition, where safety margins must be extremely high.
6.3 Diamond concrete cutting and wire sawing
For precise or low-vibration work, concrete cutting Dubai and wire sawing are essential:
- Wall and slab sawing for openings, separations and controlled removal
- Wire sawing for heavy or thick elements:
- Massive foundations
- Bridge sections
- Large tanks and silos
Benefits:
- Minimal vibration and shock to adjacent structures
- Clean, accurate cuts
- Lower noise than heavy impact methods
These techniques are important when a demolition contractor in Dubai must demolish one structure while keeping nearby assets or live plant intact.
6.4 Selective demolition and strip-out
Many industrial projects require selective demolition UAE rather than total site clearance:
- Removing old process equipment inside a still-operational building
- Demolishing part of a factory while the rest continues production
- Stripping out interiors before a major fit-out or refurbishment
Selective demolition uses:
- Hand tools and small breakers
- Robotic machines inside buildings
- Meticulous waste segregation and dust control
6.5 Explosive demolition – rarely used in urban industrial settings
Explosive demolition (implosion) is famous on the internet, but in practice:
- It is seldom used for factories or oil and gas assets in a dense urban environment like Dubai
- Regulatory, environmental and risk considerations are very high
- It may be considered only for specific, isolated structures (e.g., tall chimneys or silos) with ample safety buffers and detailed blast engineering
Most demolition companies in Dubai prefer engineered mechanical and cutting methods which fit better with local regulations and community expectations.
7. Decommissioning and demolition of industrial islands and marine-related assets
7.1 Special challenges of industrial islands
Decommissioning an industrial island or near-shore facility brings additional constraints:
- Stability of reclaimed land during demolition and removal of structures
- Impact on marine ecosystems and navigational routes
- Hidden infrastructure (subsea cables, pipelines, outfalls)
Authorities and environmental regulators require that demolition and removal of marine structures are planned and executed to minimise turbidity, protect marine life and restore the site for future use. PGI Group+2Global Scrap Trading+2
7.2 Typical scope for industrial island decommissioning
A typical industrial island decommissioning project includes:
- On-island demolition
- Warehouses, workshops, control buildings
- Fuel storage tanks and process units
- Utility plants (power, water, sewage)
- Marine structure removal
- Jetties, quays and dolphins
- Steel or concrete piles
- Rock armouring and quay protection
- Subsea infrastructure
- Pipelines, conduits and cables
- Outfalls and intake structures
- Landform modification and site restoration
- Regrading, partial removal or reshaping of the island
- Coastal protection works if the land will remain
7.3 Methods and controls used by Stone Beam
Stone Beam works with marine and environmental partners to provide:
- Silt curtains and turbidity monitoring during underwater breaking and removal
- High-reach demolition from barges or causeways where required
- Diamond wire cutting below the waterline for piles and heavy concrete
- Careful sequencing so that the island remains stable and safe for workers until the last step
The end goal is to deliver a safe, clean and documented site, whether it will be completely removed or converted for a new industrial or mixed-use development.
8. Safety and HSE excellence: non-negotiable in industrial demolition
Studies on demolition safety show that many serious accidents occur because of: IRJET+2images.chemycal.com+2
- Inadequate structural assessment
- Poor sequencing and unplanned collapse
- Working on floors or roofs that cannot carry the equipment
- Unexpected hazardous materials or gases
Stone Beam’s safety approach is built around “no surprises”.
8.1 Core safety principles
- Design before demolition
- Every industrial project has an engineered method statement
- Structural behaviour is checked for each major demolition step
- One clear sequence of work
- No improvisation by operators
- Daily toolbox talks to reiterate the sequence and hazards
- Safe access and egress
- Workers never rely on partially demolished structures as access
- Temporary stairs, platforms and scaffolds are used where needed
- Exclusion zones and supervision
- Physical barriers, signage and spotters
- No unauthorised personnel inside drop zones
- Equipment suitability
- Matching machine size and attachment to structural capacity
- No tracked equipment on slabs that are not proven to support it
- Emergency preparedness
- Site-specific emergency response plans
- Coordination with Civil Defense and on-site fire teams
8.2 Health focus: dust, noise and hazardous substances
Industrial and refinery demolition can expose workers to:
- Silica dust from concrete
- Fumes from cutting and welding
- Residual chemicals and hydrocarbons
- Asbestos, lead and other legacy materials
Stone Beam uses:
- Wet cutting and local extraction where practical
- Appropriate respiratory protection
- Regular monitoring in high-risk zones
- Certified asbestos and hazardous material removal partners where required
8.3 Training and competence
A demolition contractor in Dubai cannot rely only on equipment; people matter more:
- Site management teams understand both civil engineering and process hazards
- Operators and riggers are trained in safe lifting and demolition practices
- HSE officers are present on site and empowered to stop work when necessary
This combination of engineering, supervision and training reduces risk for everyone: client, neighbours and workforce.
9. Practical scenarios: how Stone Beam delivers complex industrial demolition
Below are simplified, realistic scenarios that show how Stone Beam approaches complex projects.
Scenario 1 – Factory demolition inside a live industrial zone
Context
A three-storey manufacturing plant in Dubai Industrial City must be demolished to make way for a new logistics hub. Neighbouring factories remain fully operational.
Stone Beam approach
- Detailed survey of structural elements and shared walls with neighbours
- Demolition plan dividing the site into zones; works start from the side furthest from live factories
- Use of high-reach demolition for the upper structure, keeping machines outside the footprint as much as possible
- Concrete cutting to separate shared or adjacent walls cleanly
- Vibration monitoring on sensitive adjacent structures
- Phased removal of foundations and underground pits, keeping truck routes safe and dust under control
Result: the client receives a clear, level plot ready for new construction with no claims or incidents from neighbours.
Scenario 2 – Decommissioning a tank farm next to a main highway
Context
An old fuel depot with several above-ground tanks and pipe racks must be removed. A major highway runs alongside the site.
Stone Beam approach
- Full decontamination and gas-free certification of tanks and pipelines
- Isolation of all utilities and services, with NOCs from authorities
- Cutting of pipe racks into manageable sections using cold cutting or hydraulic shears, then lowering by crane away from the highway
- Use of wire sawing to cut large tank shells and roofs into segments, minimising risk of uncontrolled collapse
- Coordinated logistics to avoid truck movements at peak highway times
Result: refinery and tank demolition completed safely, with the highway operating normally throughout and a high proportion of steel recycled.
Scenario 3 – Selective demolition inside a live refinery unit
Context
Only certain pieces of equipment and platforms need to be replaced. Adjacent systems remain live.
Stone Beam approach
- Detailed interface study with the refinery owner’s engineering team
- 3D modelling of the zone to understand clashes and access limitations
- Heavy use of GPR scanning, core drilling and controlled concrete cutting to create new access without damaging live services
- Robotic demolition for localised removal of reinforced concrete under critical units
- Continuous gas monitoring and strict permit-to-work control
Result: the project delivers upgraded capability to the refinery with minimal downtime and no damage to live systems.
Scenario 4 – Industrial island decommissioning for redevelopment
Context
An artificial island that once served as a construction base must be cleared and reshaped for a mixed-use waterfront development.
Stone Beam approach
- Joint survey with marine consultants and environmental specialists
- Demolition of on-island warehouses and plants using conventional high-reach demolition
- Removal of jetties and marine piles using barges and diamond wire cutting below water
- Placement of silt curtains and turbidity monitoring around critical marine habitats
- Regrading and partial removal of the island to blend with the new master plan
Result: a safe, environmentally compliant handover to the developer, ready for the next phase.
10. Why choose Stone Beam Demolition for industrial demolition in Dubai and the UAE?
10.1 Specialised in demolition, not a side service
Stone Beam is not a general contractor “who also demolishes”. We are a dedicated demolition company Dubai focused on:
- Industrial demolition UAE
- High-rise and complex building demolition
- Concrete cutting, drilling and scanning
- Demolition engineering and method statements tailored to Dubai Municipality requirements SBDemolition+1
10.2 Strong local compliance and permitting knowledge
We understand DM regulations, free zone rules, industrial zone procedures and waste requirements. That means smoother:
- Permit approvals
- NOC coordination
- Inspections and final clearances
10.3 Advanced equipment and techniques
Stone Beam invests in:
- High-reach excavators and specialised demolition attachments
- Robotic demolition machines for confined or hazardous spaces
- Concrete cutting Dubai services with diamond sawing and wire sawing
- GPR scanning, core drilling and concrete scanning technologies
These capabilities reduce risk, shorten programmes and improve environmental performance.
10.4 QHSE culture and documentation
Our QHSE system aligns with international best practice and UAE expectations:
- Written demolition schemes detailing sequence, methods and temporary works
- Project-specific HSE plans for factories, refineries and industrial islands
- Clear waste tracking and recycling documentation
10.5 End-to-end support: from concept to clean site
Clients can rely on Stone Beam for:
- Early feasibility and budgeting for industrial demolition
- Engineering and permits
- Execution with controlled demolition services Dubai level of care
- Final waste and environmental reporting
11. FAQ: Industrial demolition, factory demolition and oil & gas decommissioning in Dubai and the UAE
Q1. How long does it take to demolish a factory or refinery unit?
Timelines vary widely. A small warehouse might take a few weeks, while a large factory or refinery unit with extensive decontamination can take several months. Key factors are:
- The amount of equipment and pipelines to dismantle
- Complexity of decontamination and gas-free work
- Constraints from neighbours, traffic and operating plants
Q2. How is the cost of industrial demolition in Dubai calculated?
Cost is influenced by:
- Size and height of structures
- Complexity of process equipment and utilities
- Required methods (high-reach, robotic demolition, concrete cutting, etc.)
- Waste volumes and type (including hazardous waste)
- Site access, working hours and regulatory constraints
Stone Beam typically provides a budget estimate after a site visit and review of drawings, then refines it into a detailed proposal.
Q3. Can demolition works happen while part of the plant is still operating?
Yes, but only with strict separation, sequencing and controls. Stone Beam has experience in selective demolition and partial plant decommissioning, using low-vibration methods and robust temporary barriers. Coordination with the plant’s operations and safety teams is essential.
Q4. What permits are required for industrial demolition in Dubai?
Typically:
- Demolition permit from Dubai Municipality or the relevant local authority
- NOCs from utility providers (power, water, telecom, gas)
- Approvals from Civil Defense for fire and life safety
- Permits from free zone or industrial zone authorities if applicable
- Environmental approvals for waste handling and emissions
Stone Beam assists clients in compiling the necessary documentation and drawings.
Q5. How are hazardous materials handled during industrial demolition?
Hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, hydrocarbons, contaminated soil, chemicals) are:
- Identified during the hazardous material survey
- Removed or neutralised by certified teams under strict procedures
- Packed, labelled and transported to authorised treatment or disposal facilities
- Documented in the project’s environmental records
Q6. What are the main safety risks in factory and refinery demolition?
Major risks include:
- Unplanned structural collapse
- Fire and explosion from residual hydrocarbons or gases
- Falls from height
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Service strikes (energised cables, pressurised lines)
Stone Beam manages these risks through engineering design, safe work methods, training and continuous supervision.
Q7. How much of the demolition waste can be recycled?
In a typical industrial demolition UAE project:
- Most structural steel can be recycled
- A significant portion of concrete and masonry can be crushed and reused as aggregate
- Some metals and certain plastics can be recovered
Exact percentages depend on the site, but a well-managed project aligned with Dubai’s waste segregation guidelines can achieve high recycling rates. Dubai Municipality+2Dubai Municipality+2
Q8. Do you provide concrete cutting and core drilling as standalone services?
Yes. Stone Beam offers concrete cutting Dubai, core drilling and GPR scanning as independent services for:
- New openings in existing factories and plants
- Structural modifications and retrofits
- Precise removal of concrete without damaging adjacent structures
Q9. Can Stone Beam handle industrial island decommissioning and marine-related demolition?
Yes. For industrial island decommissioning, Stone Beam works with marine and environmental partners to design and execute safe demolition of on-island and marine structures, including jetties, piles and subsea assets.
Q10. How can I start discussing an industrial demolition project with Stone Beam?
You can contact Stone Beam Demolition with:
- Site location
- Type of facility (factory, refinery, industrial island, power plant, etc.)
- Available drawings and basic information
From there, we arrange a technical visit, prepare an initial demolition concept and provide a clear roadmap for safe, compliant and cost-effective industrial demolition.
If you’re planning a demolition project in Dubai , don’t settle for outdated methods or inflated prices. Stone Beam Demolition Company delivers professional and compliant services. They are competitively priced and align with the highest standards of the UAE capital.
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