(Worcester, Massachusetts) F&D Truck Co., Inc., out of Millbury, MA began the exterior demolition of the the Notre Dame Church in downtown Worcester, MA earlier this week. F&D is primarily using 2 CAT Ultra-High reach excavators, one with a grapple for surgeon-like…
(Natick, Massachusetts) JR Vinagro Corporation began demolishing the former Boston Scientific and current MathWorks building in Natick, Massachusetts earlier this August. JR Vinagro, one of New England's premier demolition contractors, needed a safe, efficient, dust control equipment to properly wreck…
Controlling fugitive dust emissions from demolition work, bulk handling, concrete manufacturing, and scrap metal processing requires water based suppression strategies. As powerful water atomizing dust suppression machines replace traditional “hose in hand” methods; and companies scramble to adapt to shifting local…
Among piles of regulations and safety concerns for scrap yard operators across the U.S., dangerous scrap metal fires are becoming increasingly common. The fires affect both small scrap facilities with a handful of employees and large export terminals that use…
Powerful atomized mist machines have replaced traditional “hose in hand” methods for dust suppression at demolition sites and dry bulk terminals across North America and the globe.
Most machines on the simply cannot get the job done. The throw and coverage area might be fine on a calm day in a perfectly accessible site but, as soon as the wind picks up or shits, or the excavator moves to demolish a new portion of the building, manual dust control machines require time and labor to readjust.
Don’t waste your time with outdated equipment, HKD Blue’s machines combine customizable setups and dynamic water spray control methods powered by remote control or an automated network.
New respirable crystalline silica regulations for General Industry and Maritime Industry employers in the United States went into effect June 23, 2018. The new OSHA compliance standards for monitoring and protecting workers from respirable silica dust affect more than demolition…
For the first time in history, OSHA is cracking down on silica exposure beyond a narrow section of the construction industry. Maritime industry employers and port operators are now required to assess their sites for silica dust and take required…
Right on schedule, Gorick Construction Company began wrecking the former Amphenol Aerospace facility earlier this week. The 700,000 sq. ft. facility was home to Amphenol's manufacturing operations until a flood in 2011 that damaged the building beyond repair. Asbestos abatement has been in…
Dry bulk handling in the port of Chicago is among the most sensitive in the country. Winds from Lake Michigan create difficult conditions for port operators during the loading and unloading of bulk materials such as iron ore and manganese.…
Major highway demolition and construction projects require a dynamic dust control solution. Located southwest of downtown Montreal, the Turcot Exchange is Quebec’s largest highway interchange. The meandering tangle of concrete onramps has been described as the “functional heart” of the…
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