Demolition News

The demolition of the RFK Stadium in D.C. will start in late January, according to Events D.C.

The demolition of the RFK Stadium in D.C. will start in late January, according to Events D.C. Starting on Monday, there will be an “increase in activity” around RFK Stadium in order for contractors to prepare to start demolishing the stadium, Events D.C. said in an update posted on Saturday. Related Stories Biden signs RFK […]

Demolition of WPS building in downtown Green Bay picks up steam

GREEN BAY – The ongoing demolition of the former Wisconsin Public Service Corp. downtown Green Bay campus became more evident this week as a crane was on site to bring some walls down. Here is what to know: When did demolition begin? Crews started work in October after the city of Green Bay on Sept. […]

Record number of historic landmarks in Charlotte face possible demolition at once

Cue the wrecking balls. The owners of four historic landmarks in Charlotte have applied to demolish the buildings, most of which are at least a century old. Local preservationists tell the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter it’s the highest number of historic buildings facing demolition at once they’ve ever seen. The Ledger’s Tony Mecia joins me […]

SF Rent-Controlled Housing Is Up for Demolition. Here’s Why Officials Said Yes

A 117-year-old Nob Hill property is slated to turn into 33 condominiums. It’s rare, legal, and has an unusual twist. The property slated for a tear-down spans from 842-860 California Street. The plan calls for a new eight-story building with 33 condominiums, most of them one or two-bedroom homes. That’s the kind of development Nob […]

Huntsville will save money on old City Hall demolition

A piece of Huntsville city government history is set to be demolished, as the Huntsville City Council approved a contract for the demolition of the former City Hall building. The City of Huntsville hired Britt Demolition and Recycling, Inc., for the demolition of the former City Hall located at 308 Fountain Circle. The contract for […]

Hazmat & Government News

Demolition activity will be ramping up in Vigo County, Indiana, and its largest city Terre Haute,

Demolition activity will be ramping up in Vigo County, Indiana, and its largest city Terre Haute, according to the mayor of Terre Haute and news reports from media outlets based in west central Indiana. A Jan. 13, 2025, Facebook post from the office of Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun states that “demolition for the old […]

Demolition on Abbatoir complex in Shenandoah begins

SHENANDOAH – A large portion of the former Martin Shirt Co. building is now rubble as demolition has begun on the historic and long-abandoned Shenandoah Abbatoir complex. Brdaric Excavating, of Luzerne, began demolition recently at the complex at East Poplar and South White Streets. The company was contracted by Schuylkill County as part of the […]

Demolition of Damen Silos In Chicago Clears Key Hurdle, as Army Corps Lends Its Approval

The proposed demolition of the Damen Silos has cleared a significant hurdle, gaining a key authorization Monday from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Chicago’s Department of Buildings, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, still needs to weigh in on the demolition permit application, but the Corps’ approval was necessary due to the […]

RenCen plan would demolish 2 Detroit towers — but it hinges on public money

General Motors Co. and Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock LLC are planning to tear down two of the automaker’s five Renaissance Center towers

ASSP Revises Construction and Demolition Planning Standard

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has updated a key national voluntary consensus standard for construction and demolition sites, which are among the most hazardous work environments. The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event held Nov. 12-14 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to promote best practices in […]

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