Tag: demolition
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Regulatory Hurdles in Commercial Demolition Compliance
Staying Ahead in a Shifting Landscape The landscape of commercial building demolition is changing rapidly as regulatory frameworks continue to evolve across the nation. Companies engaged in commercial property demolition projects face a complex web of compliance requirements that can significantly impact timelines, budgets, and operational approaches. Contractors specializing in commercial structure demolition must now…
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Demolition of ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’ due to begin
Work to demolish an abandoned estate in Port Glasgow dubbed ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’ is due to begin within the next couple of weeks. Contractors have already moved on site to prepare for the demolition of the former school and church buildings in Clune Park estate. The first demolition phase will involve knocking down 138 of the…
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Sarah Beeny faces demolition order for £3million home after faltering in her latest planning application submission
TV personality and property developer Sarah Beeny has failed in her latest attempt to save modifications she made to her £3 million Stoney Stoke estate. Despite her considerable experience in property development, Beeny’s renovations, which were featured in her Channel 4 series New Life in the Country, did not gain planning permission. This led to…
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Builder receives £3,000 fine after 13 years of defying demolition order for illegal extension
Mohammed Azhar, a 57-year-old builder from Bradford, has finally started work to demolish an illegal extension after 13 years of defying planning orders. The single-storey brick structure, built in 2011 at Azhar’s home on Intake Road, was constructed without planning permission and was ordered to be removed by Bradford Council in 2012. Despite numerous notices,…
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The Role of Battery-Powered Equipment for Interior Demolition
Battery-powered equipment that operates with zero engine exhaust emissions opens up an entirely new world of interior demolition applications. Jobs that previously relied almost entirely on manual labor, either because of indoor conditions or noise ordinances, can now look to battery-powered equipment to bring efficiencies to the jobsite. As more and more essential jobsite equipment…
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Keltbray managers guilty of taking £600k in bribes
“McCarthy, Lacey, and Burke ignored the rules in respect of their obligation to act in the interests of their employer Keltbray when dealing with external contractors by accepting significant sums of money from Arben Hysa. Williams, a solicitor, allowed her bank account to be used by Burke to receive the bribes.” View the original…
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Man stops demolition of home built without planning by agreeing to use it for tourists instead
A businessman who built his dream home without planning permission has won a dramatic victory to save it – by transforming it into a tourist retreat. Gareth Wilson’s, 45, luxury five-bedroom mansion in Ayrshire was facing demolition after authorities deemed it unsafe due to its location on a former coal mine. However, after a legal…