Demolition & Decommissioning
QM delivers safe, carefully planned demolition and decommissioning solutions—from complex structural and interior demolition to facility closure, heritage preservation and site preparation.
Structural Demolition
Safe, controlled demolition of buildings, bridges and complex structures in urban, industrial and remote environments.
Interior Demolition
Selective interior removal and building strip-outs completed safely while protecting surrounding structures, systems and occupied areas.
Precision Demolition
Engineered demolition methods for technically challenging structures, constrained sites and projects requiring carefully sequenced execution.
Heritage Preservation
Thoughtful dismantling, salvage and protection of significant architectural elements while preparing heritage properties for restoration or redevelopment.
Dockwall Demolition
Specialized demolition of dockwalls and marine structures using land-based equipment, barges and environmental protection controls.
Facility Decommissioning
Integrated facility closure encompassing decontamination, hazardous-material removal, demolition, remediation and preparation for future use.
Pipeline & Wellhead Abandonment
Safe decommissioning and abandonment of pipelines, wellheads and associated infrastructure in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
Asset Recovery & Materials Management
Careful recovery, segregation, recycling and disposal of materials to reduce waste and maximize the value of salvageable assets.
FEATURED PROJECT
Yonge Street Bridge Demolition
QM provided engineered demolition services to remove a concrete bridge constructed circa 1928 beside an active Metrolinx rail corridor in downtown Toronto.
The work was carefully sequenced across six consecutive weekends, with QM mobilizing every Friday and reopening the roadway to vehicles and pedestrians each Monday.
- Six weekends of carefully sequenced demolition
- 17-metre bridge span
- Concrete and rebar transported to an approved recycling facility
FAQ
What types of structures can QM demolish?
QM has experience demolishing bridges, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, commercial buildings, institutional properties, utility infrastructure and other complex structures.
Does QM provide complete facility decommissioning?
Yes. QM can coordinate hazardous-material abatement, decontamination, demolition, asset recovery, remediation and waste management under one contract.
Can QM work within operating facilities?
Yes. QM has experience completing demolition and decommissioning work within fully operational, partially operational and shut-down facilities.
How does QM manage hazardous materials before demolition?
QM can identify, remove and safely manage hazardous materials before structural demolition begins, reducing risk to workers, surrounding communities and the environment.
Can materials and equipment be recovered for reuse or recycling?
Yes. QM carefully separates materials and identifies salvageable assets to support reuse, recycling, responsible disposal and investment recovery.
Does QM provide heritage-preservation services?
Yes. QM can carefully dismantle structures and preserve designated architectural elements and materials for restoration, reuse or integration into future development.
How does QM approach demolition in constrained locations?
QM develops carefully engineered demolition plans incorporating controlled sequencing, site protection, dust suppression, vibration monitoring and other project-specific safeguards.
Can QM decommission pipelines and wellheads?
Yes. QM provides pipeline and wellhead abandonment services, including the safe removal or decommissioning of associated infrastructure in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
Client Testimonials
Have a Complex Demolition Project?
From selective interior work to complete facility decommissioning, QM has the expertise, equipment and project-management capabilities to deliver your demolition safely and efficiently.