How to Use Tables

UFC 1-900-01

1 DECEMBER 2002

constraints; quality or expected results; safety; risk tolerance; and ease of

implementation and opportunity. Other factors that affect the feasibility include such

project conditions as: scope or magnitude of the demolition requirement; type of

construction and materials involved; condition of materials that can potentially be

salvaged; presence of hazardous materials; wage structures; time constraints; landfill

burden; environmental conditions; and availability of market outlets.

2-4.1 How to Use Tables. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 list these project objectives and project

conditions along with the alternative methods of building removal. Each intersection in

the table indicates which paragraph number to reference for the corresponding

information. In an electronic version of this matrix, each intersection contains a

hyperlink that references information for the corresponding cell. For example, to use

this matrix, select the cell at the intersection of DEMOLITION and COST. A hyperlink

takes you to paragraph 2-1.1. The costs relative to a standard demolition contract are

presented here along with any cost advantages or disadvantages to the owner. This

information may then be used for comparison with each alternative method by selecting

the hyperlinks in the table or by referencing the paragraph number. For example,

selecting the intersection of DECONSTRUCTION and COST hyperlinks to paragraph 2-

1.4, which states that the method of deconstruction, as compared to traditional

demolition, has high initial costs with the potential to offset costs and even generate

income. Each installation or facility will need to determine, based on individual

circumstances, which of these alternatives, or combination thereof, may be acceptable.

This matrix is a tool that can be used for this evaluation. The problem of what to do

with the waste generated through demolition activities will not simply "go away."

Building waste as a result of demolition activities will increasingly tax the capacity of the

nation's overflowing landfills. This matrix will provide direction and assistance in the

recovery and recycling of building demolition waste to reduce landfill volume and

conserve resources.

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