Tear down structures safely with heavy machinery and explosives
Demolition specialists plan and execute the safe teardown of buildings and structures using mechanical equipment, hand tools, and sometimes explosives. They handle hazardous materials, manage debris recycling, and protect workers and the public throughout the process.
You walk a job site at sunrise to verify utility disconnects, brief the crew on the day's blast plan, operate an excavator with hydraulic shears to drop a steel frame, monitor dust suppression, and end the day sorting concrete and rebar for recycling.
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