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Complete Construction Management
Complete Construction Management is a family owned construction and demolition company that strives to provide excellent customer service and best in class craftsmanship. Give us a call today to begin your next project or request a free oil tank removal... more
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All Star Construction & Demolition
With over 30 years of experience in the construction and demolition industry, All Star Construction & Demolition has the expertise to handle any project, big or small. Give us a call or request a free oil tank removal estimate today. more
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Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc.
At Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc., we believe that integrity and hard work make the foundation of our strong organization. For more than 80 years, we’ve been committed to providing high-quality demolition services, like oil tank removal. more
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E. Luke Greene Company Inc.
E. Luke Greene Company Inc. has successfully completed over 20,000 jobs since 1983. We specialize in a variety of demolition services, including residential and commercial projects. more
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What is the history of oil tanks?
- 1859 — Oil is discovered and stored in wooden barrels.
- Late 1800s — The first steel storage tanks are produced to keep valuable oil safe.
- 1922 — First standards for steel storage tank safety are developed.
- 1930s — Underground storage tanks are now the preferred storage method, opposed to the previously preferred above ground storage tanks.
- 1960s — Tank owners grow more frustrated and more concerned with oil loss due to tank corrosion.
- 1970s — Concerns begin to spread regarding the environmental impact of oil tank leaks.
- 1988 — The EPA sets a deadline for upgrading underground tank systems, putting new tank regulations into place.
- 1990s — Many begin closing and removing their tanks due to the widely known environmental and health risks.
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