Brokk - Wed January 30, 2019
Brokk 200: A New Weight Class of Machine
The Brokk 200, a new weight class of machine, packs the power of a 3-ton Brokk machine into a 2-ton package. The Brokk 200 is one of four new next generationBrokk remote-controlled demolition machines Brokk showcased at World of Concrete 2019....
Brokk - Wed January 30, 2019
Brokk 170 Offers 15 Percent More Power While Retaining Compact Build
The Brokk 170 with SmartPower — the company's signature intelligent power management system — offers 15 percent more power than its predecessor, the Brokk 160, but retains the same compact dimensions....
Caterpillar - Thu January 17, 2019
Cat Multi-Processors Feature Quick-Change Jaws, Greater Cutting/Crushing Forces, Increased Speed, Durable Design
Three new Cat MP332, MP345, and MP365 multi-processor models are heavy-duty, high-production tools that accept multiple interchangeable jaws for taking on a variety of specialized demolition tasks. The new models, compared with previous models, can cycle 50 percent faster and generate up to 19 percent greater cutting/crushing forces, according to the manufacturer....
Chuck Harvey – CEG Correspondent - Wed January 16, 2019
Crews Prepare L.A.'s Parker Center Building for Demolition
Construction crews have started demolition work to make way for $708M new office building on the site of the old Parker Center building in Los Angeles. The international-style structure designed by Welton Becket and Associates, once served as the headquarters for the Los Angeles Police Department....
Emily Buenzle - Tue January 15, 2019
Old Tappan Zee Bridge Demolished
The old Tappan Zee bridge is no more after crews demolished it into the Hudson River the morning of January 15. The span was supposed to come down on January 12, but high winds caused crews to reschedule, NYup.com reported....
Francois Martin, Kinshofer - Wed January 09, 2019
Tips for Choosing an Excavator Demolition Attachment to Boost Productivity
It could be argued a good beer goes well with just about anything. After a hot summer day on a demolition job, though, a light beer with lime will probably taste more refreshing than a heavy stout. Finding that perfect malt after a long day feels great, and finding a perfect-fitting demolition attachment will get that beer served up a lot sooner....
Associated Press - Tue January 08, 2019
Old Tappan Zee Bridge Will Be Demolished With Explosives
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Workers will use explosive charges to demolish the remains of New York's old Tappan Zee Bridge sometime this month. The Journal News said contractors discussed their plans with the mayors of Hudson River towns this week....
Kinshofer - Thu September 13, 2018
Kinshofer's D-Series Demolition, Sorting Grapples Increase Excavator Versatility
Kinshofer, a global manufacturer of high-quality excavator and loader crane attachments, offers its D-Series grapples with a new light, compact and flexible shell, ideal for sorting and demolition. The attachments feature 360-degree endless rotation for precise positioning to give construction, demolition and recycling contractors optimal control when grabbing materials....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed July 25, 2018
MDOT $1B Modernization Work Under Way
As part of the advance work for the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) approximately $1 billion plus Interstate 94 Modernization Project in Detroit, a number of bridges are being demolished and replaced between now and the anticipated start of the project in 2022....
Emily Buenzle - Mon July 23, 2018
One Injured in Building Collapse
A 12-story building collapsed in Miami Beach on the morning of July 23, injuring at least one person. There is no indication yet as to what may have caused the collapse of the empty, 55-year-old Marlborough House condominiums, the Miami Herald reported....
