Asbestos Complicates Demolition at NC Tobacco Plant

Outside of Greenville, North Carolina, demolition at the Imperial Tobacco plant has been hindered by asbestos removal.
The historic tobacco plant was partially destroyed by fire in April of last year. The final phase of demolition is slated for completion as early as next week.
Most of the major structures have been razed.
Workers faced a series of unique challenges during the demolition process, which began last October.
After the fire, the plant and warehouse complex was covered with deadly asbestos, which contaminated the steel, bricks and timbers that needed to be removed by workers. Asbestos was once a common component of building materials such as insulation, tiles, roofs, and siding.