Local residents of Penzance in Cornwall, who have been following the story of the PZ Gallery redevelopment, may have noticed recent activity by DSW over the past couple of weeks. We have been tasked with the demolition of the iconic Art Deco building by our client, Treveth Holdings.

What have we done so far?…

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  1. Soft Strip

The DSW team are currently busy with removing fixtures, fittings, interior walls, suspended ceilings, and other non-load-bearing components. The goal of a soft strip is to clear the building of anything that is not considered part of the structure itself, leaving only the core structural elements, such as walls, floors, and columns.

This part of the process helps to ensure the safety of workers during the subsequent phases of demolition and allows for the efficient removal of valuable or reusable materials. Once the soft strip (and asbestos removal) is complete, the building will be in a state where it can be safely and more easily demolished.