The excitement is building as more exhibitors sign up to be part of the show. At the time of writing, the DemoExpo 2019 exhibition is 233 days away. And the excitement is building. A number of big-name exhibitors have already stated their intention to exhibit at the show; and many more about to do so…Read moreRead more
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Video – More big bangs at Longannet…
Another day, another successful Brown and Mason blast. Power stations across the land must tremble at the very mention of the name Brown and Mason. Because it seems that rarely a week goes past when the company isn’t consigning one of these mammoth plants to the pages of history. Late last week it was the…Read moreRead more
Video – Squibb deploys Diplodocus…
Scrap Kings TV show captures demolition of Anglesey smelting plant. A new video from Quest TV, the production company behind the Scrap Kings show, gets up close and personal with Squibb Group as the company tackles a former smelting plant in Anglesey. The company starts on the building known as the Bakehouse, one of the…Read moreRead more
Video – They do things differently in the Philippines…
This video gives a whole new meaning to the term unnecessary risk. Under normal circumstances, we like to put our own spin on the content of any video we pull in from YouTube. But, in this instance, we will just let the cameraman’s commentary tell the story because – even in our wildest dreams we…Read moreRead more
Video – Priestly works through the night…
Epic video captures overnight Canadian bridge demolition. As a result of wear and tear, part of the 401 Highway bridge over Dufferin Street in Toronto, Canada needed demolishing. Priestly demolition took on the task during a tight overnight possession. The process is captured in this excellent video (below):
Video – Boiler goes BOOM!
North Dakota plant falls to CDI’s explosive power. Controlled Demolition, Inc (CDI), acting as explosives subcontractor to main demolition contractor, GSD Companies of Houston, has carried out the explosives handling operations to fell the 255’ tall, brick-lined concrete chimney, the Hung Boiler portions of Unit #1 and Unit #10 and fracturing of Unit #1 turbine…Read moreRead more
Video – DemoExpo 2019 Trailer #3
These companies will be there. Will you? It is almost 10 months away; but already the DemoExpo 2019 is taking shape with some truly awesome companies scheduled to exhibit at what promises to be the industry’s big event of the year. If you’re in the demolition business, get those dates in your diary. And if…Read moreRead more
Video – Keltbray puts HS2 on track…
Rail shed removal signals progress on UK’s largest civil engineering project. Keltbray has demolished old rail sheds near London’s Euston Station to clear the way for HS2 tunnelling works to start next year. HS2 Ltd has released time lapse footage of the sidings project, below, which prepares the site for a tunnel portal. Euston Station…Read moreRead more
Video – The GOOD old days…?
This film is 45 years old; yet it feels like it’s been dredged up from the Dark Ages. The next time you’re tempted complain that your PPE is a bit dirty. The next time you’re tempted to whinge that your hard hat makes you just a tad sweaty. The next time you’re tempted to whine…Read moreRead more
Video – Dairyland stack falls…
Last structure at Wisconsin power station demolished. The 213 metre (700-foot) stack was taken down yesterday morning. Dairyland Power Cooperative says it closed part of Highway 35 for about 45 minutes as a safety precaution. The group says members of the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office oversaw the road closure. The retired Alma station came online…Read moreRead more
