Leaky roofs, rodents and raw sewage gurgling up from the ground. Another day in the life of the Crestmont Village Apartments. Abandoned after the ravages of Hurricane Ike, it became a dumping ground and a problem for neighboring homes. It came to an end by order of The City of Houston. The city allocated $348,000 […]
Astrodome demolition’s beginning?
When Harris County voters decided not to approve the Astrodome renovation bond, the clock started ticking for Astrodome demolition projects. Regardless of what ultimately becomes of the dome, the Helixes had to go—watch as they do with a big bang.
Building implosion starts something big
When time came to tear down Houston’s downtown Macy’s, the obvious choice was Cherry Demolition. But, the building implosion is just the beginning of this story. Watch the explosive results in this video.
See how recycled concrete leads to better roads and fewer potholes
You think recycling bottles, cans, and newspaper is work? Try recycling a building. Instead of clogging landfills, recycled concrete gets put back to work building better roads that mean fewer potholes. That process is a fascinating story of recycling on a massive scale.
The step-by-step of home demolition
Sometimes, renovating a house is a lost cause. It’s just beyond repair. Home demolition is a quick and easy process. It’s even fun to watch Cherry make short work of bringing down a house…safely.