Red Road report released…

Safedem exonerated over partial stand-up during last year’s multi-block implosion. An independent report commissioned by the Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) into the explosive demolition of the remaining tower blocks at Red Road has exonerated contractor Safedem of any blame over the two blocks that remained partially standing. The report – by consulting and civil engineers…Read moreRead more

Video – Awesome implosions 2015…

The DemolitionNews collection of the most impressive implosions, extraordinary explosions and badass blasts of 2015.

In defence of demolition…

DemolitionNews took to the airwaves to set the record straight on Red Road.

Video – Red Road implosion…

DemolitionNews was there to witness a momentous blast. We have been waiting five long years to witness the fall of Glasgow’s Red Road flats. And we weren’t disappointed. DemolitionNews joined the crowds at nearby Rosemount to capture the moment the six blocks fell to capture this exclusive video:

Red Road Countdown – Tower of Strength…

Safedem will get the plaudits; but another company has been influential at Red Road. When three of the tower blocks that make up Glasgow’s Tarfside Oval were felled by controlled implosion on 24 September 2015, principal contractor Dem-Master and explosive demolition specialist Safedem rightly shared the media headline glory. While such plaudits are unquestionably justified,…Read moreRead more

Red Road Countdown – On the cusp of immortality…

The man responsible for changing the Red Road skyline forever is the best man for the job. DemolitionNews.com reports

Red Road Countdown – The wait is almost over…

DemolitionNews.com has been reporting on the Red Road blocks’ journey to oblivion for some five years now. In this exclusive round-up, we chart the journey from demolition target to demolition complete.