Chinese demolition firm hires man to knock down structures one brick at a time

The firm, which demolishes buildings in Taiyuan, says business is booming Company boss explained he saves money on explosives by using manpower This means he can offer services at cut prices - so long as there is no rush His latest project involveddismantling45-metre chimneys with a hammer

By Annabel Grossman for MailOnline

Published: 10:22 EST, 7 November 2014 | Updated: 11:34 EST, 7 November 2014

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A demolition company has decided that the best way to tear down buildings is one brick at a time - even when that building is a 45 metre high chimney.

The firm, which knocks down buildings in the city of Taiyuan in north China, believes - so long as you are not in a rush - it is more economical to have a single man hammering out the bricks one by one than it is to shell out for explosives.

Company boss Chung Lei explained that he is able to offer the firm's demolition services at a knock-down price as his methods are so cheap.

The Chinese demolition company believes that - so long as you're not in a rush - it is more economical to have a single man hammering out the brinks one by one than it is to shell out for explosives

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Chinese demolition firm hires man to knock down structures one brick at a time