Mark Lies and Patrick Joyce from USA-based legal firm Seyfarth give an update on the current position of the country’s OSHA regulations. Demolition is integral to nearly every construction project ...

Demolition work is inherent with hazards. There are ongoing examples highlighting the consequences of not using the appropriate safety equipment or following proper safety procedures at work.

There are no government statistics isolating the number of fatalities that occur specifically in demolition. However, fatalities in the construction industry overall have remained constant for over 20 ...

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The recent trial about the fatal demolition-related disaster at 22nd and Market streets revealed stark details about negligence, risky demolition decisions, and the human costs of putting speed over ...

Since 1978, the 21-storey Dominion Energy headquarters had stood prominently in downtown Richmond, Virginia, USA. Also known as One James River Plaza, the concrete-framed building featured a 0.6 ha (1 ...

The National Demolition Association has expanded its training program and re-named it the "Demolition Academy." The three-day safety and management training event will take place October 15-17 in ...

More roads have had to be closed over fears for public safety during the demolition of Llandudno ’s Tudno Castle hotel. Work began on knocking down the hotel yesterday but after it started contractors ...

The Controlled Demolition Group has been recognised for its safety record with a merit award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Judges at the Occupational Safety Awards ...