Baltimore, Maryland – The city of Baltimore recently made headlines as a section of a bridge was brought down in a controlled explosion. The demolition of the Baltimore bridge was a carefully planned event conducted to accommodate ongoing construction and renovation projects in the area. The controlled explosion was executed to remove a specific part … Read more
BALTIMORE, Maryland — In a significant step towards reopening the port’s busy shipping channel, crews conducted a controlled demolition of the largest remaining steel span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. The demolition, which took place Monday evening, involved explosives that quickly brought down the span into the water, releasing a cloud of black … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – A controlled demolition is set to take place to dismantle the largest remaining section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on March 26 after being struck by a massive container ship. The collapse resulted in the deaths of six roadworkers, all Latino immigrants who were working on overnight road repairs … Read more
Baltimore, Maryland – Cleanup officials are gearing up for a challenging operation to remove a large steel truss lodged on the bow of the Dali container ship in the Patapsco River. A video animation released by the Key Bridge response team showcases the plan involving the use of small explosive devices to dislodge the truss … Read more
Miami, Florida – The demolition of a bridge on I-95 has commenced following a tanker explosion, causing significant traffic disruptions in the area. The bridge removal is expected to continue until Monday, impacting the daily commute of many residents. As a result of this incident, schools in the vicinity have been closed as a safety … Read more
Norwalk, Connecticut, is facing significant traffic disruptions following a devastating crash involving a gasoline-filled tanker on I-95, the primary north-south highway along the East Coast. In response to the incident, commuters, truck drivers, and residents have been advised to seek alternative routes due to the closure of the affected highway. Emergency crews have mobilized to … Read more
Berlin, Germany – Florian Lauterbach from Hammerglass AB shared insights on the company’s innovative RABS windscreen system at the recent Fachtagung Abbruch event. The system is specifically designed to enhance safety for demolition and construction machine operators by offering protection from falling debris. Additionally, it allows contractors to replace traditional metal grid guards on machine … Read more
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – A demolition crew, at work in St. Louis, Missouri, accidentally caused a brief explosion and knocked down a brick wall into a transmission tower, resulting in flickering power for some downtown buildings on Friday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident, but it did result in the loss of the … Read more
SPEEDWAY, Ind. – The former Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana, is set to be demolished, marking the end of a building with a dark history. This site was where four young workers were abducted in 1978 and found slain two days later in a field in a different county. Town officials revealed that the free-standing … Read more
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The former site of a fast-food restaurant in Speedway, Indiana, is set to be demolished in the coming weeks. The building, which was previously a pawn shop, holds a dark history tied to the unsolved murders of four young people in 1978. This development comes as a significant chapter in the town’s … Read more