The evolution of demolition

Dr Terry Quarmby

24 May 2022

The demolition sector has a relatively short history in that its emergence as a specialist sector started at the end of the second world war.

The then British government headed by prime minister Winston Churchill called for contractors to take up the mantle and help clear up bomb damage.

Photo: Dr Terry Quarmby

Many building contractors answered that call and switched from their historical work to focus on demolition and site clearance.

One can assume,…

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