Facility Decommissioning and Demolition Course

Name: Engineering Management for Facility Decommissioning and Demolition
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Master technical planning, structural dismantling, waste management, and contractor safety oversight for complex industrial plant retirement.

Facility Decommissioning and Demolition Course

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Duration: 1 Week
Format: Classroom
Cities: Johannesburg, Athens, Barcelona, London, Tbilisi, Singapore and more
Next session: 18 – 22 October 2026, Johannesburg
Average fee: 7,500 €

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Overview

Industrial plant end-of-life programs require disciplined engineering oversight to control structural collapse risks, hazardous substance exposures, and escalating asset disposal expenses. This practical programme prepares technical managers to navigate engineering management for facility decommissioning and demolition across complex operating environments. Participants examine structural dismantling techniques, decontamination protocols, waste characterisation frameworks, and demolition sequencing plans that maintain contractor safety and environmental containment. Professionals complete the course with actionable project execution checklists, contract scopes, and hazard evaluation matrices. This course is delivered by Agile Leaders Training Center.

Who Should Attend

Engineers responsible for managing aging plant end-of-life programs and asset retirement obligations.
Specialists responsible for environmental decontamination, hazardous waste classification, and site remediation.
Planners responsible for drafting technical demolition work packs, rigging plans, and contractor task risk assessments.
Project leaders responsible for structural cut-and-lower operations, explosive demolition review, and heavy lift coordination.
Safety professionals responsible for structural integrity validation, isolation verification, and demolition site safety assurance.

Departments and Industries

This course serves technical teams executing decommissioning and asset disposal programmes across high-hazard processing and infrastructure environments.

Decommissioning and Asset Retirement Units in Petrochemical and Refining Facilities
Plant Maintenance and Modifications Groups in Power Generation and Utilities
Site Remediation and Capital Projects Teams in Chemical and Process Manufacturing
Infrastructure Dismantling Divisions in Mining and Mineral Processing Operations
Offshore Topsides and Terminal Decommissioning Teams in Oil and Gas Logistics

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply structural stability calculations to develop sequential facility demolition plans.
Diagnose residual chemical, radiological, and mechanical hazards across plant inventories.
Evaluate contractor lifting and rigging schemes using crane capacity and stability charts.
Build contaminated equipment decontamination workflows meeting rigorous environmental containment standards.
Prioritise material reclamation streams using circular economy waste hierarchy matrices.
Construct site verification registries using demolition verification check sheets.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Decommissioning Feasibility and Characterisation

Asset Retirement Obligation Scoping using Work Breakdown Structure Templates
Hazardous Material Inventory Auditing using EN 14899 Waste Sampling Protocols
Process Equipment Inventory Documentation using Process and Instrumentation Diagrams
Structural Condition Surveys using Non-Destructive Testing and Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging
Decommissioning Risk Screening using Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis

Day 2: Utility Isolation, Decontamination, and Asset Preservation

Positive Mechanical Energy Isolation Protocols using Blind Flange Schedules and Lockout Systems
Chemical Pipe and Vessel Flushing Verification via Residual Gas Draeger Tube Testing
Asbestos and Refractory Ceramic Fibre Removal Planning under ISO 17025 Air Monitoring
Salvage Value Appraisal Modelling using Scrap Metal Commodity Indices and Yield Worksheets
Equipment Preservation Workflows using Inert Nitrogen Purging Procedures

Day 3: Structural Demolition Engineering and Sequencing

Structural Pre-Weakening Calculations using Temporary Shoring and Bracing Models
Mechanical Shearing and Hydraulic Crushing Methodologies under BS 6187 Codes of Practice
Controlled Collapse Sequencing using Finite Element Structural Collapse Modelling
Crane Selection and Pick Planning using Heavy Lift Rigging Calculation Worksheets
Fall Zone Boundary Calculations using Ballistic and Impact Exclusion Envelope Models

Day 4: Environmental Protection and Waste Management

Groundwater Runoff Protection Planning using Sediment Barrier and Containment Berm Layouts
Demolition Dust Suppression System Sizing using Atomised Mist Delivery Calculations
Hazardous Soil Segregation using In-Situ X-Ray Fluorescence Screening Logs
Concrete Crushing and Rubble Recycling Verification using Standard Sieve Gradation Analysis
Waste Consignment Tracking Matrices using Manifest Verification Logbooks

Day 5: Demolition Execution Management and Site Clearance

Demolition Safety Management Plans using Daily Pre-Task Hazard Analysis Briefings
Contractor Execution Verification Auditing using Method Statement Compliance Checklists
Ground Slab and Underground Foundation Removal using Hydraulic Breaker Vibration Limits
Final Site Condition Validation using End-State Environmental Verification Protocols
Capstone Integrated Plant Demolition Simulation and Site Handover Portfolio Review

Practical Exercises

Participants work through technical scenarios to produce actionable demolition planning documentation.

Suggested activity: Formulate an isolation and de-inventory schedule for a hydrocarbon storage manifold.
Suggested activity: Calculate the exclusion zone boundary and shoring requirements for a pre-weakened distillation column.
Suggested activity: Design a hazardous waste consignment tracking register for heavy metal contaminated piping.
Suggested activity: Assemble a contractor method statement verification matrix for hydraulic shear dismantling.

FAQs

What engineering disciplines does this program address?

The syllabus integrates civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering principles to cover load recalculations, mechanical plant dismantling, hazardous substance management, and ground stability throughout facility decommissioning.

Are explosive demolition techniques addressed in this curriculum?

Controlled explosive felling is evaluated alongside mechanical shearing, high-reach hydraulic processing, and cut-and-lower methods, focusing on engineering calculations, blast drop zones, pre-weakening structural integrity, and risk governance.

Which industry standards are referenced across the modules?

The training references established engineering codes and demolition practices including BS 6187, relevant ISO environmental standards, structural Eurocodes for temporary works, and international waste classification guidelines.

How are hazardous materials addressed in the technical planning?

Hazardous substances such as asbestos, heavy metals, refractory fibres, and pyrophoric scale are covered through sampling plans, decontamination verification procedures, and enclosed extraction engineering controls.

Conclusion

Participants return to their facilities prepared to direct decommissioning projects with technical rigour and commercial clarity. By embedding structural calculation protocols, environmental containment controls, and contractor governance systems, managers prevent catastrophic failures, safeguard field personnel, and deliver compliant site handovers that minimize liabilities across all phases of industrial asset retirement.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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Langkawi	Week 26, 2027 4 – 8 July 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€8,000
London	Week 27, 2027 5 – 9 July 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€6,500
New York	Week 28, 2027 12 – 16 July 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€16,000
Manama	Week 28, 2027 18 – 22 July 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€6,500
Bali	Week 29, 2027 25 – 29 July 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€6,500
Tokyo	Week 32, 2027 9 – 13 August 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€12,000
Montreux	Week 33, 2027 16 – 20 August 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€8,000
Doha	Week 34, 2027 29 August – 2 September 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€7,000
Trabzon	Week 35, 2027 5 – 9 September 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€8,000
Jakarta	Week 37, 2027 13 – 17 September 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€8,000
Dubai	Week 38, 2027 20 – 24 September 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€6,500
Zoom	Week 38, 2027 20 – 24 September 2027	1 Week	Online	€3,000
Abu Dhabi	Week 38, 2027 20 – 24 September 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€6,500
San Diego	Week 39, 2027 27 September – 1 October 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€16,000
Bangkok	Week 39, 2027 3 – 7 October 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€8,000
Frankfurt	Week 41, 2027 11 – 15 October 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€6,500
Munich	Week 42, 2027 18 – 22 October 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€6,500

Frequently asked questions

What does this course cover?

Overview Industrial plant end-of-life programs require disciplined engineering oversight to control structural collapse risks, hazardous substance exposures, and escalating asset disposal expenses. This practical programme prepares technical managers to navigate engineering management for facility decommissioning and demolition across complex operating en…

Are training dates available?

Yes. Available dates and destinations are listed in the course dates section on this page.

How can I register?

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Facility Decommissioning and Demolition Course