Ever wondered why structures are systematically dismantled rather than just pulled down? Now you know!
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Why structures aren’t generally pulled down…
No reprieve for Texan jail…
There was no last-minute reprieve for the old Ellis County Jail in Dallas. Demolition crews tore down the 1929 building Monday to make way for a parking garage and a new county courts facility. Full story here.
Iconic car park scheduled to fall…
Plans to demolish an iconic car park, as part of the regeneration of Gateshead town centre, are still in place, council officials have said. Work to bulldoze the iconic building, which featured in the original 1970s movie Get Carter, was expected to begin in Autumn 2007. Full story here.
New Holland unveils new excavators…
New Holland has launched new excavators and introduced new featured into its range. The company has introduced the Blade Runner Series B, which combines the qualities of a crawler excavator and a crawler dozer. Click here to read the full story.
Scottish tower blocks tumble…
A 1960s high-rise block of flats in Edinburgh was demolished at the weekend, in front a crowd of over 600 people. Former resident Ian Begg helped detonate the explosvie charges to bring down the Broomview Court block in the Sighthill area of Edinburgh.
Miami stadium roof imploded…
Short video showing the implosion of the roof of the former Miami stadium.
MEWP abuse…
Just when you think you have seen every type of demolition equipment abuse, someone comes along and proves that humans are as stupid as they are creative. And why, if you’re planning to use an access platform as a wrecking ball, would you insist that your colleague was in the basket while you did so?
EPA halts demolition…
Demolition of a former pottery factory in Chester is on hold because of health and environmental concerns. Full story here.
