Berkley Demolition Ltd
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Case study

Grand Hotel Extension — Roman House

Selective cut-and-carve demolition of Roman House to extend The Grand Hotel York. Fifty riser and lift-shaft openings cut; 98% recycling rate.

Selective demolition of Roman House to create an extension for The Grand Hotel in York. The project involved removing structural elements while maintaining building integrity through temporary support systems.

  • "Cut and Carve" demolition operations
  • Temporary propping installation
  • Roof removal
  • Brick façade removal
  • Staircase and wall demolition
  • Concrete cutting for fifty riser and lift shaft openings
  • Incoming services isolation and temporary utility installation

Services management included isolating existing utilities and reinstalling temporary water and power supplies on alternate floors throughout the structure. Comprehensive waste management protocols separated materials into distinct streams to achieve a 98% recycling rate.