Project Portfolio 

Galena, ALASKA

This project required the disturbance, demolition, removal, and disposal of the following asbestos-containing materials: joint compound in gypsum wallboard systems on the ceilings and walls, cement asbestos board on walls and ceilings, cement asbestos shingles on the exterior of the building, hard pipe insulation on pipe runs inside walls and above ceilings, concealed remnants of asbestos containing built up roofing materials, residual black mastic beneath ceramic tiles, all vinyl floor tile and associated black mastic.

The scope of work called for the disturbance, demolition, removal, and disposal of lead-painted and lead-containing materials. Bethel Services also removed and disposed of PCB-containing fluorescent light fixture ballasts and mercury-containing light bulbs and thermostats, which were located throughout the facility. In addition to removal, Bethel Services decontaminated all contaminated fixtures due to leaking ballasts

Dillingham, Alaska

This project required the disturbance, demolition, removal, and disposal of the following asbestos-containing materials: floor tiles and flooring mastics, carpet mastics, sheet vinyl flooring, joint compound and wall texturing compounds, cement asbestos board, door insulation, flange gaskets and valve packing, duct insulation, black tarry roof sealants, mirror mastic, cove base mastic, sink under coatings, rubber window molding, window glazing compound and penetration sealants.

The scope of work included the disturbance, demolition, removal, and disposal of lead-painted and lead-containing materials. Bethel Services also removed and disposed of electrical equipment and chemical hazards associated with the following compounds: mercury and mercury compounds, PCB containing oil, heating system components with glycol, radioactive components in smoke detectors and self illuminating exit signs, and ozone-depleting substances in refrigeration equipment.

Shungnak, ALASKA

Bethel Services performed this project for Northwest Arctic School Borough, and it was the fifth phase of the school renovation. Located approximately 100 river miles east of Kotzebue, all materials for this project were brought to Alaska via barge, trucked to Fairbanks and then flown into the site. The scope of work consisted of extensive asbestos abatement prior to installation of new upgrades. Bethel Services performed the aforementioned renovations throughout the existing facility, which is approximately 20,000 square feet. The scope of work required the disturbance, demolition, removal, and disposal of the following asbestos-containing materials: gypsum board with asbestos containing joint compound, vinyl wall covering and acoustical tile mastic.

McGrath, Alaska

As part of an on-going contract, Bethel Services was given a task order to remove and dispose of the infrastructure at various FAA facilities located in McGrath. Buildings demolished included the flight service station, hobby shop, meat house, range site, CT site, ANICS site, and associated utility and sewer lines. 200 CY of metal, 100 CY concrete, and 300 CY of construction debris was also removed and disposed. These items comprised of concrete foundations, pads and sidewalks. Underground storage tanks and their appurtenances were decommissioned as well. Soil sampling was conducted throughout the project. Hazardous materials encountered included lead-based paint and asbestos. All materials were identified, packaged, labeled, and manifested according to state and federal regulations.

Fire Island, Alaska

Bethel Services, as part of on on-going contract, was given the task of cleaning asbestos contamination of the Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) site at Fire Island, located 3 miles of Anchorage’s Point Campbell. The site included a detached garage, an engine generator building, attached garage, electronics room and break room area. Prior work on the cement asbestos board lid by others rendered the CAB material friable and subsequently contaminated the interior of the VOR building. Bethel’s crew pre-cleaned the interior of each facility prior to abatement work. All hardware was detached and removed from the ceiling. Cement asbestos board was wetted prior to removal and placed in bags with water added. All material was manifested and shipped for disposal.

Kodiak, Alaska

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contracted Bethel Services to refurbish the counterpoise extension, fuel storage tank and equipment building exterior at the Woody Island Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) site. Woody Island is located in a severe coastal environment and as such materials and methods had to account for those conditions.

We were tasked to remove all lead based paint from steel and concrete structural surfaces exterior to and including the concrete VOR building, the roof extension/overhang, exposed foundation piers, and fuel storage tank, piping and appurtenances. It included removing and replacing the mesh grating, and cleaning and recoating all of the structures. Loose lead-based paint was removed by abrasive blasting and collection within a contained area. Clean-up of generated waste and paint flakes were critical to the success of the project. Debris was collected, packaged, and labeled for transportation.

Various hazards were associated with this project including a radiation hazard above the plane of the counterpoise while the equipment was in operation.

Cordova, Alaska

As an additional award to our construction contract with the USCG, Bethel was asked to conduct asbestos abatement work in five housing units. The units totaled 32,000 sq.ft. and contained regulated friable asbestos-containing materials including ceiling texture, gypsum wallboard and joint compounds, sinks, attic asphaltic paper and tar, floor coverings and mastics, and metalbestos boiler flues. Other hazardous materials removed were thermostats, mercury tubes, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers.

Upon completion of the abatement work, Bethel also performed the demolition of the buildings. Demolition activities included complete removal of the interior/exterior walls, finishes, concrete slabs/foundations, and the entire roofing system. All the necessary demolition equipment was transported to the project site via the Alaska Ferry System. Wastes were packaged, labeled, manifested, and transported by Bethel Services.