Controlled implosion brings down historic Cape Canaveral launch-pad. They supported some of the US’ first satellite launches, helped send probes to other planets and to establish the GPS satellite constellation so embedded in everyday life. But earlier today, the twin towers at Launch Complex 17 at Cape Canaveral collapsed in a cloud of dust, brought…Read moreRead more
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Video – Tragic Colombian bridge imploded…
Controlled blast fells bridge that claimed the lives of 10 construction workers. Colombian authorities have destroyed the remains of a cable bridge that partially collapsed during construction earlier this year, claiming the lives of more than a dozen construction workers. The Chirajara Bridge is located on the road that connects Bogota with the city of…Read moreRead more
Video – Port Kembla documentary…
Video shows why Liberty Industrial is at the industry’s cutting edge. Grab yourself five minutes (and 18 seconds) then sit back an enjoy watching one of the world’s leading demolition contractors what they do best. This film features award-winning Australian demolition contractor Liberty Industrial undertaking the mammoth yet selective demolition at the Port Kembla coal…Read moreRead more
Video – I care about eye care…
Why I am belatedly taking better care of my eyesight on-site. Over the years, I have spent hundreds if not thousands of pounds on designer glasses, sunglasses and reading glasses. And yet, when I am on site, I have traditionally relied upon cheap and disposable safety glasses to protect my eyes. But not any longer….Read moreRead more
Birth of a Demolition Company…
Our new audio, video and magazine show starts HERE! If you have seen our latest (and largest-ever) Demolition magazine, you will know that we have something new and exciting in store for you. It is a new audio and video show and series of magazine articles that will follow the fortunes of a company as…Read moreRead more
Video – Demolition TV Hillhead 2018 Special…
An exclusive look back at a truly memorable Hillhead 2018. This time last week, we were packing our bags and making ready for the trip to Buxton in Derbushire for the biennial Hillhead exhibition. In this exclusive episode of Demolition TV – sponsored by our friends at Arden Equipment – we bring you the highlights…Read moreRead more
Video – Third time lucky…
Tampa building finally succumbs after repeated demolition attempts. A building in Tampa that was supposed to be torn down Sunday was finally brought down Tuesday after days of demolition attempts. The five-story structure was planned to be demolished in a quick, 30-second process by contracting company Barr & Barr, making way for the multi-million dollar…Read moreRead more
Video – Park place resting place…
Kansas City hotel imploded in spectacular style. Months of preparation work culminated Sunday morning into a giant cloud of dust and a giant pile of rubble that was possibly larger and more upright than anyone anticipated. Demolition crews imploded the old Park Place Hotel just before 8 am local time on Sunday morning.
Video – No bounce-back for Rubber Bowl…
Demolition underway on Akron’s famous stadium. For almost 80 years, the Rubber Bowl stadium has played host to American football. From its opening in 1940 until 2008, it served as the home field of the Akron Zips football team of the University of Akron prior to the opening of InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field. Throughout…Read moreRead more
Video – Cooling towers tumble at the double…
Onlookers cheer as twin towers tumble. A pair of identical, 462-foot towers were imploded at St. Johns River Power Park in Jacksonville, Florida yesterday. Preparation took about 10 weeks for the implosion. It was over in just more than 10 seconds. More than 1,500 pounds of dynamite and 12,000 linear feet of detonation were used…Read moreRead more
