On September 11, 2001 immediately after hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon, the Pentagon Renovation Team (Pen-Ren) and AMEC the defense contractor turned their full attention to supporting rescue efforts, making the area safe, and the reconstruction of the aircraft impact site.
To help make this happen, Pen-Ren and AMEC turned to ACM Services, Incorporated.
Beginning the afternoon of 9-11 and for the next 98 days, ACM Services' Hazmat and demolition team lead the charge by removing hazardous materials, testing, cleaning and making the way safe for occupants, workers and for the reconstruction of Pentagon Wedge I and II, The Phoenix Project.
Here are some of the tasks we completed:
- Provided around the clock supervision, manpower, equipment and supplies to address and abate all environmental issues.
- Established control areas encompassing over 1 million square feet of building space to limit the spread of mold and airborne asbestos.
- Constructed approximately 34,800 square feet of hard barrier and safety walls.
- Transported 5,072 loads of debris traveling over 600,000 road miles to a secure landfill to deposit nearly 49,000 tons of material.
- Removed asbestos from and demolished 1 million square feet of building space with mold contaminated drywall, carpet, furnishings and ceiling tile.
- Managed and directed more than 590 hazmat laborers, Project Managers and superintendents.
- Fine cleaned to remove soot and smoke from 350,000 square feet of building area.
- Provided personnel protective equipment including approximately 18,150 disposable “bunny” suits, 3,655 respirators and 18,766 respirator filters to rescue workers, government and military personnel.
... all in 98 days!
