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Demolition throwback: The original Waterloo Bridge

A contemporary engineer said it was ‘perhaps the finest large masonry bridge ever built in this or any other country’. Italian sculptor Antonio Canova called it ‘the noblest bridge in the world’ and said it was worth going to England just to see it. Painters

What a smashing idea: General Demolition’s commitment to glass recycling

What a smashing idea: General Demolition’s commitment to glass recycling General Demolition is leading the charge in sustainable practices by partnering with Saint-Gobain to carry out effective glass recycling in our demolition projects. These efforts reduce landfill waste while contributing to a circular economy, demonstrating

Demolition throwback: Midland Bank HQ/The Ned

Demolition throwback: The evolution of Midland Bank’s HQ into The Ned Once the largest bank in the world, the Midland Bank required a global headquarters that matched its stature. In 1924, the bank’s chairman enlisted his friend Sir Edwyn Lutyens – one of Britain’s greatest

Straight from sci-fi: Could AI robots transform General Demolition’s sites?

No matter how conscientious the safety procedures in place, the inherent dangers associated with the industry can’t be completely removed. Enter AI-driven, two-legged robots who will revolutionise demolition sites, enhancing safety and productivity for human operatives. When Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator stomped over broken glass into

Supporting a sustainable built environment through the UKGBC.

General Demolition are proud members of the UK Green Building Council. The UKGBC is uniting the UK building industry using sustainability as a catalyst to positively transform the places people use every day. In 2021 General Demolition became members of the UK Green Building Council

We support Mates in Mind

We are proud supporters of Mates in Mind, a leading UK charity raising awareness and addressing the stigma of poor mental health across the construction industry. At General Demolition, we believe in providing for our team in whatever way we can, and however they may

Introducing General Demolition

We’ve updated our branding to reflect how our business has grown and evolved. Welcome to General Demolition. We have updated our branding and our website to reflect an exciting new chapter in our journey. General Demolition has been a well-established brand for over forty years,
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