Statement of Qualifications | D.H. Griffin

For projects involving close proximity to occupied structures, active roadways, and pedestrian zones, we implement detailed protection and control plans tailored to each site. This includes engineered traffic and pedestrian control systems, site-specific safety barriers, and phased demolition sequencing to minimize disruptions and ensure public safety.

Our capabilities for urban demolition projects include:

• Traffic and pedestrian protection & control
• Dewatering and site water management
• Limited structural shoring to maintain integrity during demolition
• Selective abatement performed in compliance with regulatory standards
• Precision mechanical demolition in tight quarters
• Vibration and impact monitoring near adjacent structures

Walker and Scott Hall Demolition, Western Carolina University

Location: Cullowhee, NC

This project entailed the abatement and mechanical demolition of the 10-story, 142,500 sf Scott Hall and the 9-story, 45,000 sf Walker Hall dormitories on the campus of Western Carolina University. Our in-house abatement team, DARI, subcontracted to perform the asbestos abatement and removal of universal waste work.

All demolished block from Walker Hall was disposed of in a Title "D" landfill due to mercury contamination. Work included the removal and disposal of all subterrain building components. 85% of debris was crushed on-site and reused as beneficial fill.

Former Hospital at Veritas School Campus

Location: Richmond, VA

Multi-story demolition of a former hospital on the Veritas School Campus. Work included an environmental package, utility disconnection, and building separation/protection from an adjacent structure on the National Historic Register. DHG’s affiliate, Demolition & Asbestos Removal Inc., provided environmental services.

Project Riverboat — Charlotte Observer Complex

Location: Charlotte, NC

Demolition of a 450,000 sf downtown complex, including underground tunnels. Managed complex urban challenges with after-hours operations and coordinated street closures.

Mary Ellen Jones Building Renovation

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Removed and replaced over 59,000 sf of precast panels on an 11-story building, including installation of 209 new architectural elements totaling over 765,000 lbs.

UAB Kracke and Pittman Hall

Location: Birmingham, AL

Demolition of two buildings in tight quarters on the UAB campus. Hand-separated a 7-story structure from the building to remain, protected critical utilities, and achieved 95% recycling.

UAB Townhouse

Location: Birmingham, AL

Full abatement and demolition of an 11-story, 113,000 sf masonry building with minimal road closure, utilizing long-reach equipment.

Western Kentucky University Bemis Dorm

Location: Bowling Green, KY

This project involved the complete demolition and removal of Bemis Hall, a 9-story, 135,000 square-foot university dormitory with an underlying crawl space on the Western Kentucky University campus. D.H. Griffin employed specialized high reach equipment to safely dismantle the structure, ensuring precise control over debris fall in a confined campus environment.

The work began in August 2019 and was completed in November 2019, meeting a tight schedule that minimized disruption to student life and surrounding campus operations. The project highlighted D.H. Griffin’s capabilities in performing complex multi-story demolitions within active university settings, where careful coordination and adherence to rigorous safety protocols were paramount.