Demolition News

Remake of Memphis airport taking flight as demolition of concourse begins

On the grounds of the Memphis International Airport, you will find the newly modernized Concourse B, one of the airport’s three original concourses from the early 1960s. The new concourse features high ceilings, expansive natural light, open and inviting interior spaces, and a facility design that meets modern seismic standards. Tull partnered with the Memphis […]

The City of Chicago has issued demolition permits to demolish the Damen Silos at 2900 S. Damen.

The City of Chicago has issued demolition permits to demolish the Damen Silos at 2900 S. Damen. Previously, the Army Corps of Engineers announced they approved of the demolition back in December 2024. Situated along the South Branch of the Chicago River, the Damen Silos have been an iconic part of Chicago industrial and agricultural […]

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 Of Old Nantucket Electric Company Building Approved By Historic District Commission

A historic brick building in downtown Nantucket – one of the last vestiges of an era when the island generated its own electricity along the waterfront – will soon be torn down. The Historic District Commission (HDC) voted 3-2 on Tuesday to allow the utility company National Grid to demolish the former Nantucket Electric Company […]

No implosion, but demolition at former Pillsbury plant will start soon

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – What does it take to demolish the series of buildings and silos on the former Pillsbury plant?  Sorry, but it won’t be imploded, and the use of a wrecking ball will take awhile.  Chris Richmond of Moving Pillsbury Forward breaks it all down with Will Stevenson on the WTAX […]

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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