The actual use of the term "implosion" to refer to the destruction of a building is a misnomer, [1] as an actual implosion involves a structure being subjected to extreme external pressure, pushing it …

Jan 23, 2026 · The city is suspending a demolition contractor’s ability to work in New York City and halting construction at all sites he’s involved with after a partial building collapse in the Bronx ...

Mar 7, 2024 · Building implosions are meticulously planned demolitions using explosives to ensure a structure collapses into its own footprint, minimizing damage to surrounding areas.

An abandoned 22-story building in Louisiana that became a symbol of the destruction inflicted by back-to-back hurricanes in 2020 has been imploded.

Jan 23, 2026 · Contractor suspended after partial building collapse; history of violations According to the Department of Buildings, demolition work was still actively underway at the time of the collapse, …

Gould Brothers Excavating and Demolition is on the scene demolishing the brick building at the corner of Eastern and Washington Street.

Sep 7, 2025 · What is a Building Implosion and How Does it Work? A building implosion is a demolition method that brings down a structure by making it collapse inward on itself, almost like watching it fold …

A building implosion is actually a large series of pre-calculated detonations that cut a structure’s supports in an intricately planned, timed and executed sequence of operation. Explosives remove …

Jan 12, 2026 · Implosion is a specialized demolition technique that uses controlled explosions to collapse a building inwardly, minimizing the impact on surrounding areas. It is typically used for large …

What is a Building Implosion and How Does it Work? A building implosion is a controlled demolition technique that causes a structure to collapse inward by using strategically placed explosives on key …