Demolition to resume at site of Philly collapse…

Work to recommence as investigation and prosecution continues.

Demolition work is expected to resume soon at the site of this month’s deadly building collapse in Center City.

Geppert Brothers Inc. is in talks with the owners of 2136 Market St. to complete the demolition and clean-up work at 2136 Market St.

Sean Benschop, the excavator operator, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and other offenses. Philadelphia City Council is holding hearings into the collapse, and District Attorney Seth Williams announced he will convene a grand jury to investigate. Several civil lawsuits have also been filed, and attorneys for the victims and their experts have examined the site.

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