Columbia Gas/NiSource Merrimack Valley Gas Explosion, Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover, MA

Project Value Range: $15 million - $17 million

Select Demo was also the chosen abatement contractor on the NiSource/Columbia Gas Explosion that took place in the Merrimack Valley Area of Massachusetts from October 2018 through December 2018. This Select Demo project scope originally consisted of general labor with respect to the removal of gas appliances from residences that were affected by the explosions for Select Demo, but the general contracting firm and owner were impressed with Select Demo’s attention to safety and commitment schedule leading the Select scope to quickly increase to: asbestos abatement of 7,500+ houses; removal of underground asbestos transite pipe; delivery of new equipment; chimney cleaning; and overall general clean-up. At the height of the project, Select ran 200+ of their laborers each day, 7 days per week during daylight hours. Select’s custom tracking system “Select Application Form” was so effective in tracking such a labor-intensive project with a multitude of moving parts, it became the primary source for NiSource and insurance adjusters to ensure accuracy of resident restoration and claims.

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