Tower block demolition captured in stunning drone video. It’s a combination of two of our favourite things: Tower block implosions and high definition drone footage. This superb new video captures the explosive demolition of four tower blocks in Saint Quentin in France by DSD Demolition. The resulting film also captures the vertical water spray system…Read moreRead more
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Video – French mega-blast…
Video – Austrian army aghast…
They got the “go boom” but they forgot the “baby fall down”. According to a UK newspaper not generally known for the accuracy or reliability of its news coverage, the Austrian army suffered an embarrassing stand-up yesterday. The Austrian army had organised a staggering 1,760 individual explosions using 666 kg of explosives to bring the…Read moreRead more
Video – How the crane came down…
Documentary recounts choreographed crane deconstruction. Regular readers of DemolitionNews (I really MUST come up with a term for you guys) will recall that we recently shared with you a time-lapse film of a hammerhead crane being dismantled Down Under. Well, the full story of that complex deconstruction has now been told in a documentary and,…Read moreRead more
Video Exclusive – Hyundai HX260L makes UK debut…
Following its UK debut at PlantworX 2015 earlier this year, the first Hyundai HX260L had made its demolition debut on a site operated by Hughes & Salvidge.
Video – Mighty Marysville plant falls…
Michigan power plant reduced to rubble. The ‘Mighty Marysville’ power plant, which provided electricity for more than 70 years until being decommissioned in 2011, was reduced to rubble and a huge cloud of dust. The cleared site will be used to build riverside shops, flats and a hotel. DTE Marysville Implosion from Motor City Drone…Read moreRead more
Video – The height of Koole…
Dutch contractor demonstrates pulling power. Given that a large proportion of the world’s demolition contractors will be turning to face Amsterdam today, this video is nothing if not timely. Check out Dutch contractor Koole (surely the greatest name in the demolition firmament) pull down an industrial structure at Leylstad.
Video – NOT The World Demolition Awards 2015…
Welcome to the NOT The World Demolition Awards 2015.
Video – Beattie breaks B800 bridge…
Stunning time-lapse captures weekend bridge removal. The first of three weekend operations to demolish the old B800 Bridge in South Queensferry, Scotland. The B800 has already been diverted on to a brand new bridge, seen in the background here. The operation to break up the old reinforced concrete is challenging and required complete closure of…Read moreRead more
Video – Coming soon to a TV screen near you…
New TV show will put demolition heroes in the spotlight. There is a new demolition TV show heading this way and it is one that is close to the heart of all at Demolition News Towers. The show, which will be broadcast in stunning 4K cinema quality, is called The Demolition Man and it will…Read moreRead more
Video – Musophobics should look away now…
Brazilian crew uncovers rat infestation. Just in time for Halloween, here’s a little something to send shivers up your spine and to make you seriously reconsider never lifting a concrete slab ever again. Demolition contractors working in Brazil were lifting a slab when they uncovered a rat. Then another. And another. Pretty soon, they were…Read moreRead more
