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  1. EarthRockHill

    Experienced Shear and Grapple Operators

    We are currently (posted January 2013) looking for experienced shear and grapple operators for a large demolition project in central Ohio. Have been to the local hall but only found dirt guys. Anyone out there? Message me for details.
  2. EarthRockHill

    MCM drops GM Pontiac East Assembly Plant Vent Stacks **video**

    MCM Industrial Services of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA working to demolish the General Motors Pontiac East Assembly Plant in Pontiac, Michigan brought 6 - 200 foot Paint Shop Ventilation Stacks to the ground on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at approximately 2:00 PM. Under the direction of...
  3. EarthRockHill

    Barletta's 2250 Builds Boston's North Bank Bridge ***video**

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xxTBEI1390 During the early morning hours of October 3rd, 2011 Barletta Heavy Division assembled the three final superstructure segments of the North Bank Pedestrian Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. Using their own 300-ton Manitowoc 2250, and assisted by...
  4. EarthRockHill

    93FAST14 - Bridge Replacement Project- Demolition Video

    The Komatsu 1250 makes the CAT385 look and perform.....small. With the Jewell Highreach boom and 'demolition package' the capabilities of the 1250 really shows here.
  5. EarthRockHill

    93FAST14 - Bridge Replacement Project- Demolition Video

    He's not walking under it at all. He is walking alongside the tracks of the 1250. The beam is extended out about 30 feet behind him. Look again and you'll see.
  6. EarthRockHill

    93FAST14 - Bridge Replacement Project- Demolition Video

    Lets see...... How's this for a heavy equipment list all working at the same time for 10 hours at a time, over 10 weekends, wrecking 14 bridges? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrofMnqkObM 2- Komatsu PC1250's with Jewell Demolition Packages with LaBounty Shears 1- Komatsu PC800 with Grapple 10...
  7. EarthRockHill

    Hallamore's Terex/Demag CC2800 w/Luffer **in-cab-video**

    This 9 minute video features cameras mounted in the cab, under the main chassis, on the block and at the point of delivery. The Chelsea Street Bridge is a $125-million vertical lift bridge with a 450-foot span and a 175-foot clear height at full lift. On December 13th, 2010 two 18 foot...
  8. EarthRockHill

    Rail Demo Time laps

    Yes. I see that all the time when I am shooting timelapse for demolition and construction. happens on EVERY machine out there...
  9. EarthRockHill

    Rail Demo Time laps

    It was actually 3 1/2 days from start to finish. The photographer lived right above the site and shot this from his window. It was done in San Francisco from the evening of October 8th thru the morning of the 12th. He shot it with a small point and shoot with a 15 second delay. In the beginning...
  10. EarthRockHill

    Chrysler Plant in St. Louis **video**

    Jerry: Thanks for recognizing that. I try to showcase a broad range of the project rather than just focus on one thing.....have a few more in the works here as well.
  11. EarthRockHill

    Chrysler Plant in St. Louis **video**

    When scrap prices were at an all time high in January of 2008 and Testa Corp. was wrecking the GM Plant in Linden it proved to be a very lucrative proposition. They did not however, just roll in the machines and man-power and wreck the building for the scrap value. In the last year, however...
  12. EarthRockHill

    Chrysler Plant in St. Louis **video**

    Chrysler no longer owns the property. The land and all its contents, including the building was sold to a third party entity. They, in turn, hired MCM to wreck the building and make the site ready for development. Demolition is not just about wrecking a building. There is hazardous waste...
  13. EarthRockHill

    Chrysler Plant in St. Louis **video**

    MCM Management Corp. (mcmdemo.com) out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is a world class industrial services company that specializes in industrial demolition, equipment rental, asbestos abatement, and metals recycling. Their most current project, the demolition of the 2.4 million square foot...
  14. EarthRockHill

    Marble Hill Ohio River Reclamation Project **video**

    This place has been dormant and abandoned since 1985 or so. The property was eventually bought by a local farmer/land owner in the late 90's. The amount of heavy grade steel, and rebar there is what makes demolishing the structures 'affordable' to tear it all down.
  15. EarthRockHill

    Marble Hill Ohio River Reclamation Project **video**

    No, I did not. I had another commitment in Boston with a long standing client on that day. I plan to shoot the other containment building implosion for sure. Thanks for the compliment on my videos. I really enjoy filming and editing them...
  16. EarthRockHill

    Demolition of Giants Stadium **video**

    This video was originally deleted at the request of the NY Giants home office. Long story. Later they approved its use. Here is the replacement. YouTube - Gramercy Group Drops Giants Stadium Upper Deck in End Zone
  17. EarthRockHill

    Marble Hill Ohio River Reclamation Project **video**

    At the peak of its construction phase in 1984 Marble Hill Nuclear Power plant employed over 8,000 workers. 6 years and $2.8 billion into the construction the facility was scuttled being only 40% complete. Poor construction methods and a lack funding for the remaining $7.4 billion were to...
  18. EarthRockHill

    Labor Day Tribute **video+photos**

    While most of you might not see this post until later in this evening, lets all remember why it is that we have this National Holiday in the United States of America. Labor Day honors the social and economic contributions that the American worker has made to the growth health and prosperity...
  19. EarthRockHill

    Hallamore's Terex CC2800-1 with SuperLift

    They are still a Mack fleet. I am making a trip to their main yard next week. More photos to come!
  20. EarthRockHill

    Filling in Giants Satdium: Moving the Earth **video**

    Thats an awesome comment and compliment. During the BigDig in Boston a client said quite simply, 'Steve makes dirt look good.' You're says volumes...!! Thanks!!!!!
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