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  1. Wolf

    Anybody got any cool demolition jobs going on right now?

    Love to see some pictures of good demolition jobs in action Post your pictures and machines here. Thanks.:)
  2. Wolf

    Bringing Down a Historic California Citrus and Olive Ranch

    Two spinsters left a 110-year old historic citrus and olive ranch in Fair Oaks (Sacramento County) to the University of California who sold it for development. My friend Brad got to knock it down last Wednesday, with much style indeed. Once the homestead of a millionaire California...
  3. Wolf

    Demo Boyd Theater in Philly

    Does anybody know which contractor is handling the demo of the Boyd theater in Philly that started on Monday. It's an interior gut out. Art deco stuff. I got someone who is looking to buy some of the interior pieces and trying to find out who is the contractor or super. on site to sell...
  4. Wolf

    Hurricanes Sandy demo in New York

    Newspapers say about 200 houses to get demoed some day soon in New York. Anybody know what contractor is getting involved in that. The work started yet? what kind of equipment
  5. Wolf

    Any Interesting Demo Jobs Going This Summer?

    Anybody have any interesting demo jobs going this summer? What type of structures? Any worthwhile salvage? Post some pictures of the demo too if you can. Thanks. :cool2
  6. Wolf

    Awesome Demolition Excavators at Golden Gate Bridge Approach Demo Last Night

    Awesome Demolition Excavators at Golden Gate Bridge Approach Demo Last Night Knocked down the whole bridge approach over the weekend, and they built and will open new roadway Monday morning. Wow, is all I can say!!!
  7. Wolf

    Awesome Demolition Excavators at Golden Gate Bridge Approach Demo Last Night

    Ferma really shot it up with their CAT 365s, 375s and yes, a few 385s. In all, they had 40 big track hoes on the scene, all tearing up Doyle Drive, a 1930s approach to the Golden Gate Bridge. By the end of the weekend, it will all be history! Kudos to Ferma for an awesome job. Here are...
  8. Wolf

    National Demolition Association Convention

    Is anyone here heading to the National Demolition Association convention this month in Vegas? We are organizing an event there, so if you are going. let's hear about it, or contact me back channel by PM or email. I'll keep you posted.
  9. Wolf

    Knocking Down Detroit Central Station

    Anyone from Detroit know this old POS building? I hear it is so far gone, and a huge blight on the city there. They are trying to bring it down, but the tree huggers keep getting in the way. This is so out of control. Anyone know what the real story is keeping this POS from getting demo'ed...
  10. Wolf

    Fun in Detroit--Abandoned Buildings waiting for Demo

    This is hilarious. From the front page of today's Wall Street Journal, believe it or not. . . http://online.wsj.com/video/how-to-push-a-dump-truck-out-the-window/D303746F-E29F-49EE-97C5-FC679F9BA3BD.html How Do You Put the Dump Into Dump Truck? Push It Off the Fourth Floor...
  11. Wolf

    From Tacoma: Luzon coming down Saturday AM

    They this got going Saturday morning early. They are pulling it down from the front on Pacific Avenue side and trying to save some of the steel cross beams that are the historic elements because they were the cutting edge technology when the building was built in the 1890s. They are using a 155...
  12. Wolf

    Cool Article about Phil Schwab "Demoliton Man"

    Cool NY Times article about Phil Schwab and demo in New York. Awesome writeup. Check it out. A true legend. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/02/nyregion/02demo.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
  13. Wolf

    Turkish Demolition

    Look at this crazy demo in Turkey. At least nobody got hurt, or so they say. http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid18311357001?bclid=27591921001&bctid=31496935001
  14. Wolf

    California--Wrecking Brand New Houses

    Housing crunch becomes literal in Victorville A bank cuts its losses on a failed 16-unit project by having the homes demolished. By Peter Y. Hong May 5, 2009 Curtis Forrester moved into a brand-new house in Victorville last week, but there was little time to enjoy the Jacuzzi and...
  15. Wolf

    Don't You Love this Sign? It's Just Perfect!

    Don't You Love this Sign? It's Just Perfect!
  16. Wolf

    Plans for Large Scale Demo in Flint Michigan

    Look at this cool article about plans for large scale demo in Flint Michigan. Sounds like a good idea. FLINT, Mich. — Dozens of proposals have been floated over the years to slow this city’s endless decline. Now another idea is gaining support: speed it up. Today's Business: David...
  17. Wolf

    Gold Rush Era Building Demo'ed in San Francisco--Clear Case of Demoliton by Neglect

    This is an interesting story, because the brother of the demo company's owner was able to get the city to issue a demo permit on one of the oldest buildings in San Francisco--predated the 1906 earthquake--a real survivor that is no more. It was interesting to watch this story unfold. It...
  18. Wolf

    california wild fires

    anybody out working on the california wild fires hats off to you guys what kind of equipment are you using? good luck to all.
  19. Wolf

    Why the Greenies Shouldn't Try to Salvage from Demo Jobs

    The stuff is all out of code. Why bother, it's so much more trouble than it's worth. "Green buildings use durable materials that are salvaged, have recycled content or came from rapidly renewable resources. These materials significantly reduce the environmental destruction associated with...
  20. Wolf

    Interesting Demolition Jobs

    'tis the season. . . anybody got any coll demolition jobs going on? any unique or unusual challenges or equipment in play? any unusual or interesting old/weird buildings or structures? interested in hearing your stories (and pictures, if you got 'em) thanks.
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