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Was the explosives engineer REALLY planning this? A smoke stack was imploded just a few hours ago in North Carolina. While we don’t yet have any reports, I can only guess that the tower was NOT supposed to hit the neighbouring tower, unless the explosives engineer was a total genius. We can’t embed the video…Read moreRead more

The Spring 2009 edition of Demolition & Dismantling is available to read and download now. Open publication – Free publishing – More nfdc

A unique co-operative agreement sees the CSDA and US’ NDA pool their resources. The National Demolition Association (NDA) and the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association have announced what they are calling “a reciprocal association agreement that will promote the exchange of information between the groups to enhance the safety and professionalism of their industries.” Read…Read moreRead more

New York bridge implosion captured on video. We reported yesterday that the James A Farley Memorial bridge in New York was to be imploded later in the day (evening if you happen to be in Europe!). Well, the job apparently went without a hitch, and here’s the video to prove it:

Demolition of a gas holder that has dominated the Southport skyline for more than 50 years. Leading UK demolition contractor CDC Demolition has started work on the demolition of a giant gas holder which has dominated the Southport skyline for almost five decades. The 85 metre-tall structure on Crowland Street is being brought down piece…Read moreRead more

A New York bridge is set for implosion later today and you can watch it live! The 87-year old James A. Farley Memorial Bridge on New York’s Route 9W will be demolished by implosion between 6:30 and 7pm (UK) time (7.30 and 8pm central European time) today the state Department of Transportation announced yesterday. The…Read moreRead more

An interesting article on the benefits of social networking to construction professionals. The very fact that you are reading this blog post suggests that, contrary to popular belief, demolition people ARE web savvy and DO use the Internet for more than merely watching YouTube videos of implosions. And yet it is a constant source of…Read moreRead more

UK demolition contractor fined over fire at shopping centre. Demolition contractor Keltbray Ltd has been ordered by the courts to pay over £35,000 in fines and prosecutions costs after an incident in August 2006. Keltbray was principal contractor for the refurbishment of a retail unit within the Queensmere Shopping Centre in Slough and failed to…Read moreRead more

New video showing a variety of Komatsu excavators in demolition applications. We have just received a new video showing a variety of Komatsu excavators working in a range of demolition applications. No major sales pitch; just really good footage – Enjoy.

Demolition of a pub in Ireland has uncovered the bones of up to 30 people. Worker demolishing the site of a historic Waterford city pub have found skulls and bones belonging to up to 30 people. Waterford gardaí were contacted yesterday morning by the construction company, Sisk, regarding the find at the former location of…Read moreRead more