A facility that operated safely for thirty years does not automatically close down safely. Decommissioning carries a layer of risk that day-to-day operations never had to deal with: hazardous materials that were fine to leave in place while the building was running, records nobody kept because closure felt far away, and regulatory obligations that only surface once demolition crews are already on site.

The Managing Facility Closure, Demolition and Environmental Site Restoration training course, delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, treats end-of-life facility management as the serious, regulation-heavy discipline it actually is — planning demolition work with the same rigor as a major construction project, meeting environmental compliance requirements that often outlast the building itself, and applying disciplined project planning to a process that is easy to underestimate.

Participants leave able to plan decommissioning projects that anticipate hazards before they become liabilities, manage demolition and restoration work within regulatory boundaries, and close facilities out cleanly — legally, environmentally, and financially.

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

• Explain the scope and risks involved in facility Decommissioning projects that operations planning does not cover.
• Plan and manage demolition work safely and within regulatory requirements.
• Ensure environmental compliance throughout decommissioning, demolition, and site restoration.
• Apply structured project planning methods suited to decommissioning's unique risks and hidden costs.
• Identify, manage, and dispose of hazardous materials during facility closure.
• Coordinate contractors, regulators, and stakeholders, and plan site restoration that meets legal and community obligations.

Target Group

• Facilities managers overseeing facility closures or decommissioning
• Environmental compliance and sustainability professionals
• Demolition and construction project managers
• Health and safety professionals involved in decommissioning projects
• Asset managers responsible for end-of-life facility decisions

Module 1: The Scope and Hidden Risks of Decommissioning

• Defining decommissioning versus routine facility closure
• Why decommissioning is frequently underestimated in planning and budget
• Applying structured project planning to decommissioning's unique risks

Module 2: Planning and Managing Demolition Work

• Structuring demolition projects with appropriate safety and sequencing
• Selecting demolition methods suited to structure type and site constraints
• Managing demolition contractors and specialist providers

Module 3: Environmental Compliance Through Closure

• Meeting environmental regulatory requirements throughout the process
• Documenting compliance activities to support audits and legal obligations
• Sequencing decommissioning, demolition, and restoration phases

Module 4: Identifying and Managing Hazardous Materials

• Common hazardous materials found in aging facilities
• Safe removal, handling, and disposal procedures
• Regulatory reporting requirements for hazardous material management

Module 5: Coordinating Contractors, Regulators, and Stakeholders

• Managing relationships with demolition and environmental contractors
• Navigating regulatory approval and inspection processes
• Communicating decommissioning plans to stakeholders and affected communities

Module 6: Site Restoration and Project Closeout

• Planning site restoration activities to meet legal and community expectations
• Verifying environmental remediation meets required standards
• Closing out decommissioning projects with complete documentation