In 2016, Duncombe Elementary was the oldest school in the Fort Dodge Community School District (FDCSD) having been built over a century ago and in use since 1912. An inspection immediately prior to the 2015- 2016 school year showed that the building was structurally unsound, including cracked, crumbling walls, and bowing windows.

FDCSD hired Impact7G to inspect the building in January of 2016. After inspection and confirmation of asbestos, Impact7G put together a thorough project design, which provided effective strategies for asbestos removal. Following contracting, Impact7G dutifully provided project supervision and air monitoring during the asbestos removal, which cleared the path for the building to be demolished.