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The use of an out-of-state contractor to blow the Crown Point bridge leads to complaints. The dust has barely settled and hundreds of tonnes of debris still remain in the icy depths of Lake Champlain following the recent implosion of the Crown Point bridge, but already the repercussions have begun. Edward Malloy, president of the…Read moreRead more

18 high rise buildings in Lahore have been earmarked for demolition. The Pakistan Observer is reporting that Lahore city officials have voted to completely or partially demolish some 18 “illegal” high rise structures in the country’s capital. The newspaper reports that many of these structures were built without planning permission or in a haphazard fashion…Read moreRead more

Jail demolition bid comes in a third more than expected. During 2009, we wrote about low bids so often that my computer keyboard now automatically fills in the bid every time I type the word low. But with the dawning of a New Year comes a story that will warm the hearts of industry watchers…Read moreRead more

Dublin landmark earmarked for demolition. Liberty Hall, by the river Liffey, was once the tallest building in Ireland. But the BBC is reporting that its owners, the trade union SIPTU, want to knock it down and replace it with an even taller building. It may not be as pretty, or have as much character, as…Read moreRead more

Video shows failed implosion that leaves one tower standing. A video has emerged that purports to show a failed implosion in China that apparently took place yesterday. However, aside from the video itself, we have so far been unable to find any more information on this latest stand-up. The resulting failure has been dubbed the…Read moreRead more

Former Collins & Aikman plant demolition underway in New Hampshire Demolition crews from Danley Demolition of Fremont have started taking down the 240,000-square-foot facility. They will be active through the winter taking the facility apart in sections. According to Ed Moran, the trustee of the N.H. Custodial Trust that manages the property, after a year…Read moreRead more

Cold weather and ice hampers Champlain Bridge clean-up operation. Crews started pulling chunks of the Champlain Bridge out of Lake Champlain Tuesday. It’s a process that will take months and spectators are lining up to see the cleanup. Crews have begun the long and tedious process of removing all the debris from the lake, a…Read moreRead more

Illinois city to conduct comprehensive review following bidding irregularities. Mayor Sal Garza said he plans to conduct a “comprehensive review” of the city’s neighborhood improvement office after residents and contractors complained to City Council members about the bidding process for projects to demolish properties, with allegations that some contractors may have gained an unfair advantage…Read moreRead more

High reach excavator will down Executive Inn south tower. The changing skyline of Evansville continues today when another section of the old Executive Inn comes crashing down. Demolition crews with the Klenck Company in Evansville spent Tuesday going back over the site to make sure it’s safe for demolition. They have also set up a…Read moreRead more

Cloak of secrecy lifted as Kraft Foods is revealed as potential implosion sponsor. Texas Stadium may be saying cheese for its final close-up next year – macaroni and cheese, that is – after Kraft Foods was revealed as the front-runner to sponsor the arena’s implosion in March. “We’re very proud to form a partnership with…Read moreRead more