Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, was recently awarded the next phase of the demolition of a large manufacturing and warehousing facility in Pennsylvania. Further details can be found here.
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UWC lands Phase II…
Glass Implosion at Mayfair hotel…
Large volumes of waste glass produced by the five-star Grosvenor Hotel in Mayfair, London will now be imploded onsite. The hotel, which can fill up to 20 x 660-litre bins with glass each day, wanted to use the imploder to reduce the volume. By doing this, the Marriott owned hotel has also been able to…Read moreRead more
Demolition News is Istanbul-bound…
Good news for all followers of Demolition News. We will be going to the European Demolition Association conference in Istanbul in November where we’ll be both presenting and reporting. We’re also planning to capture the proceedings on video so even if you can’t make it to the Turkish captal for the event, you won’t miss…Read moreRead more
Quick hitches – The plot thickens…
The ongoing furore surrounding the use of semi-automatic quick hitches has taken another twist, according to UK publication Construction News. The magazine believes that main contractors may ban semi-automatic quick hitches on excavators after machinery firms stop supplying them on new plant next month. The debate is now how operators will respond when semiautomatic quick-hitch…Read moreRead more
Asda joins rate relief rush…
In the latest example of the shortcomings of the UK Government’s decision to scrap rates relief on empty properties, Asda is demolishing one of its former call centres to cut costs. The supermarket group had planned to get consent for a £100 million redevelopment of the 6-acre site in New Barnet, Hertfordshire, but will instead…Read moreRead more
Bridge implosion goes to plan…
The first-stage of the Missouri River bridge implosion that we reported just over a week ago (http://www.demolitionnews.com/2008/09/03/bridge-implosion-scheduled/) has been completed according to plan. A video of the successful implosion can be seen here.
Cuddy community boost…
UK demolition contractor Cuddy Group is making £80,000 available to a range of sports and culture initiatives after recording a 31 per cent rise in profits. Further details can be found here.
Earth Exchange membership surges
Construction materials and sustainability website, Earth Exchange, has reported a surge in membership and interest as construction companies seek to reduce the costs of site waste management and source more locally-produced recycled and sustainable materials. Alex Albon, operations director of Earth Exchange Limited says over 500 construction sites across the UK are operated by members…Read moreRead more
London 2012 stadium already earmarked for demolition…
In what can only be described as typical short-termism, the London Development Agency is considering demolishing the 2012 Olympic stadium once the Games are complete, and building a football stadium in its place. Contract Journal reports here.
New Terex-Pegson crusher…
As oil prices have reached unprecedented levels in recent months, the fuel economy benefits of the Terex® Pegson X400S series have become a major purchase driver for those seeking the best value mobile jaw crusher. Terex Pegson is renowned for producing high performance jaw crushers that are suitable for quarries, recycling and contractors. The ground…Read moreRead more
