It's a milestone week in the demolition of the Metrodome.

You can now see through some of the exterior walls. Crews have knocked out parts of the upper deck on the northeast side.

It's a meticulous process, bringing down a stadium that used to have the nickname ThunderDome. Now, all the decibels are coming from heavy machinery, smashing steel and concrete.. section by section.

Allen Troshinsky, Director of Operations Mortenson Construction's Sports Group says, "So as the weeks progress, you'll see coming out of that northeast corner, the hole in the building opening up and working its way in two directions both clockwise and counter-clockwise."

It would've caused too much dust and vibration to the rest of downtown, to blow it up with explosives. So crews are using a wrecking ball and an extended tool called a "muncher" to take it apart.

Crews are on schedule, despite the cold. But they're hoping for an extended warmup. At the same time the Dome comes down, construction on the new stadium is well underway.

Read more here:
Metrodome Demolition Begins

Since 2003, the First Southern Baptist Church on the southeast corner of 58th and Myrtle has remained vacant, and its condition has deteriorated. Surrounding property has not been developed as originally planned, and is now overgrown with weeds.

Monday morning, workers began the task of tearing down the historical building. It has been planned for almost a year. Public meetings were held last year by Glendale Historic Preservation Commission to get input from citizens about what they would like to see happen with the building.

Glendale Planning Director and Historic Preservation Director Jon Froke gave a look back at what has occurred since 2005.

In 2005, Glendale entered into a development agreement with Vanguard CityHome to build condominiums. The site began development pre-recession, and then, unfortunately, the condo project became a casualty of the recession, Froke said. The property went back to a lender, the half-block, the alley to 58th, and so the condo development does not look like it will get completed.

The property is now owned by Rialto Partners, which has owned it several years, Froke said, but he added the company is not really a development company. The actual request for the demolition came from one of the Vanguard partners, Mike Trailor.

Froke reviewed it and took it to the historical preservation commission in December, requesting permission for demolition.

Last summer, Froke said, the citys building safety department responded to some complaints about the site. They found the building to be uninhabitable, and posted it as such.

Froke said in the building were feral cats, feces, bedding in the basement, human waste, animal waste, and bees. So, it became a bit of a community eyesore.

So, we were having a hard time keeping the property secure, Froke said.

There was an opening on the north end of the building, and it was becoming a nuisance. So, the historical preservation commission agreed with Frokes assessment and determined the building should be razed.

View post:
Demolition ends church buildings life

"GTA 5 Online" HEISTS - SNIPERS, DEMOLITION, DRIVERS - Leaked Info Release
Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed and would like to support me, SMACK that like button to see more! 😀 ANY Singleplayer Car Online: https://www....

By: NoahJ456

Read more:
"GTA 5 Online" HEISTS - SNIPERS, DEMOLITION, DRIVERS - Leaked Info Release - Video

Citrus Bowl Demolition Kickoff
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Florida Citrus Sports invited the Central Florida community to a demolition ceremony to comme...

By: CityofOrlando

Read more:
Citrus Bowl Demolition Kickoff - Video

PART 6: Legislators, Pundits 9/11 Controlled Demolition Questions
Federal legislators and pundits are asked questions about the 9/11 controlled demolition evidence on C-SPAN #39;s program, "Washington Journal". This is Part 6 i...

By: Free Fall

Read the rest here:
PART 6: Legislators, Pundits & 9/11 Controlled Demolition Questions - Video

Lansberry Ltd Gadebridge Baptists Church demolition progress
Here is a short video of the demolition works that was put together from footage we had for our own records. Sorry for the bad quality of the shots but they ...

By: nick bareham

More:
Lansberry Ltd Gadebridge Baptists Church demolition progress - Video

Nextel switch demolition
This is a little walk through of a nextel switch.

By: undergroundmod

Read the original:
Nextel switch demolition - Video

11 Feb 2014 10:17

Council bosses say work to tear down the old bus station and car park will start in late February

The demolition of two town centre landmark buildings will begin this month.

Council bosses say work to tear down the old bus station and car park will start in late February.

Demolition crews will then knock down the old ' Black Box ' municipal offices.

The project is expected to take nine months to complete. It's part of the 100m redevelopment of the town centre, which will see shops, restaurants.

While demolition work is ongoing a new entrance to the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre on Baillie Street will be built to replace the overhead walkway linked to the bus station.

Rochdale council s cabinet member for economic development, Coun Peter Williams, said the move was a big step forward in the regeneration of the town centre while demolition crews vowed to minimise disruption while the work takes place.

A town hall spokesperson said demolition experts Connell Brothers would begin by removing the two access ramps to the old bus station car park at the end of the month.

They will then begin leveling the rest of the 1970s building.

Read more from the original source:
Demolition to start on key town centre buildings this month

Hinsdale Greyhound Park Demolition.
The demolition of the Hinsdale Greyhound Park, Hinsdale N.H. Closed 2008 sat abandoned until 2013.

By: Bob Cornellier

Go here to read the rest:
Hinsdale Greyhound Park Demolition. - Video

Liverpool: Rodgers hails #39;wonderful #39; demolition of Arsenal
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers lauds his team after their 5-1 win over Arsenal, but remains coy over his side #39;s title hopes Get the latest headlines http:...

By: The Telegraph

The rest is here:
Liverpool: Rodgers hails 'wonderful' demolition of Arsenal - Video