WJXT-TV News4Jax - Wed March 09, 2022
Eyesore in Jacksonville, Fla., Finally Imploded, New Skyscraper Could Take Its Place
The building known as downtown Jacksonville, Fla.'s most infamous eyesore finally came down on the morning of March 6. Thousands of people from around the northeast Florida city watched the 10-second implosion that erased the building from the skyline....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Wed February 23, 2022
Crews Hit the Books in Marlborough, Mass.
After demolishing an existing portion of the Marlborough, Mass., public library, a construction team is replacing it with a new structure that will update library technology. "The renovation will tear down an addition that was built in the 1960s and replace it, which will add 16,000 square feet to the library," said Larry Gill, project manager of CHA Consulting, Norwell, Mass., the firm that is managing all aspects of the project, from its feasibility to the completion of construction....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue February 08, 2022
Jilk Heavy Construction Razes Fire-Ravaged Bridge, Granite Builds New Key Crossing
In the aftermath of a natural disaster like California's Woolsey Fire, shell-shocked residents wonder how they can restart their lives. Often roads, bridges and infrastructure need to be rebuilt for that to happen....
Associated Press - Tue February 08, 2022
Lawmakers Vacate 70-Year-Old California Capitol Building for Demo
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) While California's Legislature reconvened in early 2022, staff are currently busy building boxes instead of bills as they work to quickly vacate their offices ahead of the scheduled demolition of their nearly 70-year-old workspace....
Husqvarna - Tue February 01, 2022
Husqvarna Introduces New Range of DXR Robots
Husqvarna Construction is strengthening its offer to demolition professionals with the launch of a new range of demolition robots — the DXR 145, DXR 275, DXR 305 and DXR 315. The new range of demolition robots offer more power and more control, which means users can take their skills to a whole new level....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu January 27, 2022
Vector Construction Completes Redecking of Thompson Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Crews from Vector Construction began work on the New York State Department of Transportation's (NYSDOT) $11.4 million Thompson Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project this past March in Onondaga County....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed January 26, 2022
Demolition Crews Proceed Carefully to Avoid Premature Collapse of Old Span
Operations to rebuild the Belden G. Bly Drawbridge, a $99.3 million Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) project awarded to SPS New England Inc., are proceeding. The drawbridge, formerly known as the Fox Hill Drawbridge and renamed in 1985 to honor a former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, carried traffic on Route 107 (Salem Turnpike/Western Avenue) over the Saugus River, linking the municipalities of Saugus and Lynn, north of Boston....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed January 26, 2022
Kiewit Keeps $61M California Project On Track
Started in October 2020, the $61 million I-80/I-680/SR 12 Interchange Project: Package 2A will be delivered in December 2022 as crews from Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are making considerable progress on the project that will reduce congestion and improve safety at a critical interchange in Solano, Calif....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Wed December 29, 2021
Reconstruction of Gleasondale Road Bridge Continues With Demo Phase
The reconstruction of the Gleasondale Road Bridge in Stow, Mass., is under way, with preliminary work completed and removal of the existing deck and beams to follow. The Kodiak Corp. of Lawrence, Mass., is the contractor....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Mon December 27, 2021
JR's Demolition and Excavation Demos South Irving Site, Makes Way for New Development
Planning is ongoing for the redevelopment of the Plymouth Park Shopping Mall in the South Irving section of Irving, Texas, but JR Demolition and Excavation has already completed the demo work in September....
