Managing the End of an Asset's Life Safely and Sustainably
Decommissioning marks the conclusion of an asset’s lifecycle. It involves the safe shutdown, dismantlement, and removal of infrastructure while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Without proper control, this stage can pose significant risks to workers, the community, and the environment.
BQCIS supports decommissioning through Hazardous Material (HazMat) Surveys, Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), and independent oversight of dismantling and remediation. Our multidisciplinary teams identify, quantify, and manage hazardous substances such as asbestos, PCBs, lead, and mercury, ensuring all activities meet national and international compliance standards.
From asset condition assessments to final verification of remediation, BQCIS provides comprehensive assurance that sites are safely cleared, environmentally restored, and ready for redevelopment or closure certification.
Key Decommissioning Activities
Key Benefits of Decommissioning Oversight
Environmental Compliance
Independent verification ensures full alignment with environmental and waste management regulations.
Worker Safety Assurance
HazMat surveys and controlled dismantlement procedures protect personnel from hazardous exposure.
Reduced Liability
Accurate material inventories and disposal tracking minimize future legal and environmental liabilities.
Sustainable Site Closure
Clean, documented closure supports redevelopment goals and enhances corporate sustainability performance.
Success Story
HazMat Survey Prevents Delays in Plant Demolition
A property developer acquired an aging industrial site requiring demolition. Regulatory permits demanded a comprehensive hazardous material inventory prior to work commencement.
BQCIS performed a detailed decommissioning survey, sampling insulation, paint, electrical components, and soils for asbestos, lead, PCBs, and mercury. Results were compiled into a full regulatory compliance report.
The verified HazMat report expedited permit approval and enabled safe, planned abatement and demolition. The project proceeded without environmental incidents or schedule impact.