Dolan Demolition video explains the difficult task of a chimney demolition

Dolan Demolition has created the video you see above explaining exactly why chimney demolition is such a difficult task and how Dolan has become a specialist in this area, complete with a patented system. It's well worth a watch.

Brown & Mason confirm date and exclusion zone for Cockenzie Power Station chimneys blowdown

BBC News have confirmed the blowdown date for the Cockenzie chimneys and turbine hall and issued a copy of the exclusion zone agreed by Mick Williams and his team. It will occur at noon on Saturday, September 26th.

From our point of view it is interesting to note the plans for observers on the day:-

"No vantage points or parking spaces have been allocated to view this event and so anyone visiting the area is asked to be considerate to the local community and try to minimise any disruption."

Well done on this stance and best of luck on the day.

Source: BBC News

Classic pictures from a 1970 chimney demolition

What was it like demolishing a chimney in 1970? How about 3 men, a few ropes, and some hand tools? Don't believe me? Then you need to take a look at the demolition gallery over on GetReading (link below).

The gallery is full of black & white photographs captured on a chimney demolition in early 1970. The chimney in question was owned by the Electricity Board and located at Vastern Road in Caversham and Reading.

Were you working demolition in the 70's? Is this a blast from the past or an eye opener about how it used to be?

If you need to demolish a chimney like this in 2014 put your men on a C&D Work at Height course before you start. Contact margaret@demolishdismantle.co.uk for more information.

Source: GetReading