Project Updates

Bayview Environmental Services, Inc. was awarded the project for the cleaning and asbestos abatement for the Cal Trans project Buildings “A” & “B”. The scope of the base contract included decontaminating the interior of Building “A”. Building “A” was an existing laboratory where they performed soil and concrete testing. The entire building including the HVAC duct work and air handling units were contaminated with asbestos dust. The scope also included removing all the ceilings in order to access the contaminated duct work. The abatement of asbestos containing flooring and countertops were also encountered as part of the scope of work.  The contaminated duct work was removed from both Buildings “A” & “B” under containment conditions.

The roof top air handling units were also cleaned and demolished on both buildings.

Bayview also performed an environmental decommissioning of the existing fume hoods, there were approximately 39 fume hoods that were decontaminated and then demolished. The fume hoods were wiped clean and Bayview performed verification sampling and documentation prior to the demolition of the units.

There have been numerous change orders associated with the project including collection and disposal of the e-waste, non-hazardous clean, soft demolition for Building “A” and the removal of the asbestos flooring and thermal system insulation in Building “B” to name a few.

Josue Torres was the superintendent assigned to this project along with Jamie Nuno who was the foreman that oversaw the entire scope.

The project consists of the renovation of the existing 5-story, 85-foot-tall building located at 259 East Grand Avenue, with an anticipated B-Group Life Science Research and Development occupancy combining office and laboratory uses. The scope includes full interior demolition of approximately 150,000 square feet, encompassing the removal of all existing finishes and MEP systems. Selective exterior demolition includes removal of glazing at the main entrances, louvers on the east and west elevations, cladding and glazing at egress stairs, glass panels at building canopies, and rooftop mechanical equipment. The project also includes the construction of three new roof-to-ground shafts for HVAC distribution and a service elevator. Work is being performed under an accelerated and compressed schedule with a crew of more than 40 personnel.

Initiated in June 2024 and scheduled for completion in August 2026, Phase 1B was awarded to Erickson Hall as a strategic follow-up contract following the successful delivery of Phase 1A. Operating under Erickson Hall for the San Diego Unified School District, this $727,700.00 project encompasses a 40,000-square-foot footprint and is managed by a dedicated six-person crew. The comprehensive scope of work includes the systematic demolition of portable buildings and site hardscapes, alongside the high-precision selective demolition of Building B, ensuring the site is expertly prepared for subsequent phases of development.

This project involves the demolition and abatement of Buildings 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600. The selective demolition scope includes the removal of flooring, ceilings, MEP systems, walls, and doors. Abatement work covers the removal of floor tile, mastic, window caulking, roofing penetrations, built-up roofing, and lead ceramic tile. Additionally, structural demolition includes the removal of a staircase and foundations at Building 600, as well as the perimeter cinder block walls and footings at Building 100.

Starting in August 2025, this $109,000.00 phased interior demolition project for Fox involved the renovation of 9,087 square feet of edit booths. Working under Hathaway Dinwiddie, a dedicated eight-person crew managed the comprehensive removal of millwork, furniture, equipment, and acoustical wall paneling. The scope also included the demolition of t-bar ceilings and grids, hardlid ceilings, drywall partitions, doors, and HVAC ducting. The project was successfully completed in December 2025, ensuring the specialized media spaces were cleared and prepared for subsequent construction.