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The lean green edition is here…
DemolitionNews
The all-new edition of Demolition magazine has arrived. It is the world’s biggest, best and most widely-read magazine for the global demolition industry. And it is back with a bang. The new edition contains contributions from the likes of Keltbray, Downwell Group, Mick George Ltd, Erith Contractors, Dem-Master and Clifford Devlin. It also contains an […]
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Breaking News – PCD goes into liquidation…
DemolitionNews
Cheshire-based demolition company folds. DemolitionNews can exclusively report that Cheadle-based demolition contractor PCD Consultancy has entered voluntary liquidation. According to the Companies House website, the company issued an extraordinary resolution to wind-up the firm on 16 November 2017. Liquidator Clive Morris was appointed on 3 December 2017. A creditor’s report issued by the liquidator suggests […]
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Video – DSM makes start at Heath Town…
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DSM Group starts work on demolition of Wolverhampton housing estate. A seven-month demolition contract that will kick-start the regeneration of Wolverhampton is underway; and DSM Group is already making significant inroads at the Heath Town housing estate:
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Keltbray appeals to hearts and minds…
DemolitionNews
Contractor unveils new training initiative. Keltbray Training today announced that it is taking part in a trial to explore the relationship between the human mind and the human heart by researching what is referred to as heart/brain coherence. This pilot involves the utilisation of a system of science-based and scientifically validated, coherence-building skills designed to […]
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Fatality firm to lose license…
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Company to have transport license revoked following attempted fatality cover-up. Following a public inquiry last month, the Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, Simon Evans, has made an order to revoke the transport licence held by SR & RJ Brown, with effect from 31 January 2018. This means the company will not be […]
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Kirwan Blanding blocks face axe…
DemolitionNews
University of Kentucky’s twin 23-story towers are scheduled for demolition. For 50 years, the Kirwan Blanding complex — its towering twin towers looming over the south side of campus — were among the University of Kentucky’s most iconic images. But those icons can no longer provide the housing spaces that students desire, so they are […]
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Video – Sweet work for GBM…
DemolitionNews
Sugar beet silos are coming down in Sproughton. The landmark sugar beet silos at the British Sugar site in Sproughton, Ipswich are coming down. And a pair of high reach excavators – one from GBM Demolition, the other on hire from 777 Demolition – are spearheading the sweet works.
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Video – Demolition drones after dark…
DemolitionNews
Night-time demolition captured from Maltese Falcon’s eye view. We went about nine years without mentioning demolition in Malta once. And then, for some strange reason, we have managed to mention it several times in just a few short weeks, thanks in no small part to this project. But if there’s one thing we like even […]
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Top 10 of 2017…
DemolitionNews
A look back at the hottest stories of the past 12 months. As is now customary, we like to end the demolition year with a look back at the stories that stole the headlines and which drove traffic on DemolitionNews.com to new and often unprecedented heights. This has been a particularly enjoyable task this year: […]
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Video – Cassville power plant falls…
DemolitionNews
Controlled blast demolishes disused Wisconsin power plant. In just a matter of seconds, the old Alliant Energy power plant in Cassville, Wisconsin came down. The Nelson Dewey Generating Station shut down in 2015. For nearly 60 years, it was an important part of the small town, providing power, jobs, and a sense of community. At […]
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