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Brokk reveals next-gen demolition robots

Brokk has launched a new generation of demolition of robots, unveiling five new SmartPower+ machines. ■

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House Committee approves workforce legislation

Two workforce acts backed by the National Demolition Association receive approval from the United States House Education and Workforce Committee.

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Floating crane helps dismantle 320-tonne bridge

Heitkamp Industrial Solutions has removed a 320-tonne section of the A43 bridge in Germany, on behalf of motorway operator Die Autobahn, using a Hebo-Lif t 8 barge mounted crane.

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King Charles honors waste management leader

Jacqueline O’Donovan receives an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) honour, in recognition of her outstanding and unwavering “dedication and pioneering efforts” to promote recycling and workplace safety.

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Emergency demolition of fire ravaged Jacksonville apartment block begins

Elev8 Demolition has begun emergency works to dismantle an apartment complex in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, US, after a fire tore through the newly-built structure just days earlier. ■

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Contractors named for US$250 million demo framework

Eight specialist dismantling and remediation companies have secured places on a US$249 million contract framework for the United States Navy.

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One of Malaysia’s biggest football stadiums to be demolished

A deal for the redevelopment of the Shah Alam Stadium has been signed, with the dismantling phase projected to cost US$7.35 million. The 80,000-seat stadium will be replaced by a US$165 million “multipurpose mega sports complex”. ■

Demolition San Antonio event to mark 50th anniversary of the NDA

Registration opens for the US National Demolition Association’s Annual Convention and Expo, with the event set to take place in San Antonio, Texas, in 2024. The Demolition San Antonio will run from the 6 to 9 March and will comprise a comprehensive programme of educational sessions, as well the Live DEMOlition Event, which will give attendees the opportunity to try out new equipment.

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Nuvia wins power plant dismantling contract

Vinci Construction subsidiary Nuvia has won a contract for the bulk dismantling of two reactor units at the Ringhals Nuclear Power Plant in Sweden.