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Ferry operator set to demolish homes and businesses for expansion. Ferry operator Red Funnel has won the right to demolish homes and businesses in Dover Road, East Cowes and to move forward with its controversial plans for the town – ones originally turned down by the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee. The announcement, some…Read moreRead more

Detroit reinstates contractor it banned for mishandling asbestos at demolition sites. A Detroit city official declared two weeks ago that demolition contractor Jesse Brown would never work in the city again because of his history of mishandling asbestos. But now a city panel has voted to reinstate Brown and allow him to resume bidding on…Read moreRead more

Housing association opens gate on one of UK’s biggest demolition contracts of 2017. Shoreline Housing Partnership is pressing ahead with plans to demolish six blocks of flats in Grimsby’s East Marsh area. According to construction news portal Construction Enquirer, the housing group has started the hunt for suitable demolition contractors to do the job, which…Read moreRead more

Tendering opening soon for demolition of Scottish reactor.

DemolitionNews editor publishes new book that charts JCB’s recent innovations. Mark Anthony, DemolitionNews founder and Demolition magazine edito, has published a new book. Called “Renaissance: Why JCB is the Apple of the Digger World” – the new book explores the striking similarity in the approach to innovation and product development of the two companies; innovation…Read moreRead more

Directors of failed contractor receive ban. The directors of George Hunter (Demolishers) Limited have been disqualified for allowing the company to continue to incur liabilities despite knowing a petition to wind the company up was before the court. George Beattie (senior) signed a seven year disqualification undertaking on the 12 April 2017; Michelle Beattie signed…Read moreRead more

Video previews major changes to Seattle landmark. Big changes are coming to Seattle’s waterfront. Soon after the SR 99 tunnel opens to traffic, demolition crews will set their sights on the Alaskan Way Viaduct. But it is a project that is not without its challenges, as this video highlights:

Brown and Mason underway on four-year power station demolition programme. Brown and Mason Limited is in the early stages of a four-year programme to remove yet another power station from the British landscape. The company has been appointed by Scottish Power to demolish and raze the majority of buildings at Longannet Power Station – Scotland’s…Read moreRead more

Demolition magazine supplement charts pros and cons of life in modern demolition world. In this exclusive Demolition magazine supplement, veteran editor Mark Anthony charts the pros and cons of life in the modern field of demolition. Honest and unflinching, it should be required reading for anyone considering a career in the industry; and for anyone…Read moreRead more