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Video captures dramatic explosion of earthmover tyre. As regular viewers of Formula 1 and Nascar racing will testify, a tyre blow-out is a dramatic and often dangerous event. Little wonder that tyre manufacturers go to such extraordinary lengths to ensure that such a catastrophic failure remains something of a rarity. But what happens when a…Read moreRead more

Erith underlines commitment to road safety. Erith’s commitment to safe cycling and safe urban driving continued this week in the form of an ‘exchanging places’ cycling event, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police and Transport for London. The event aimed to highlight the polarized perspectives of lorries/cyclists on the congested roads of London, through offering…Read moreRead more

Freak accident doesn’t stand in the way of Australian contractor. For most people, an accident that left them a wheelchair-bound quadriplegic is pretty much the stuff of nightmares. But, as the competitors in the recent Paralympics and Invictus Games heroically proved, there are those that greet such adversity as a challenge; a challenge they’re willing…Read moreRead more

New toy could spawn the blasters of the future. Even if they have spent hours perfecting a towering creation, demolition is always the end game for kids building with blocks or other construction toys. It can come from a barrage of Nerf darts, an attack by action figures, or with this building set, a bunch…Read moreRead more

Miller GroundBreaking targets south east demolition sector with new depot. The Geordie accents might sound a little out of place but Miller GroundBreaking’s decision to position its new hydraulic breaker sales and service hub in the shadow of the Dartford Crossing constitutes a right place, right time move by the North East based attachments company….Read moreRead more

Multi-angle film shows this week’s blast in intricate detail. According to the old adage, “nothing is certain but death and taxes”. Here at Demolition News Towers, we have a small amendment; an addition if you will. Nothing is certain but death, taxes and that CDI will issue a great video a day or two after…Read moreRead more

North West contractor hits expansion trail with recruitment drive. Liverpool-based Tisdale Demolition has become the latest contractor to respond to the ongoing upturn in demand with a targeted recruitment drive. The company is actively seeking a contracts manager. Key duties include: Organising and running contracts on a day to day basis including the provision of…Read moreRead more

Early morning implosion drops 16-storey Philly tower. The Philadelphia Housing Authority’s (PHA) Queen Lane Apartments high-rise tower was imploded early yesterday morning. The block was located in the city’s Germantown section. The PHA has imploded 22 buildings at seven sites over the years. The 16-storey high-rise built in the 1950s on West Queen Lane was…Read moreRead more

Drone captures ongoing mall demolition ahead of stadium construction. Work is continuing apace on the demolition of the former K Street Mall in Sacramento as this excellent drone video demonstrates. The mall is being demolished to make way for a new Sacramento Kings stadium. Sacramento Kings Arena [K Street Mall] Demolition Aerial from Stratos Video…Read moreRead more

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