DH Griffin implodes university building

Leila Steed Editor, Demolition & Recycling International

13 July 2022

DH Griffin Wrecking Co in the United States has demolished one of the University of Alabama’s most infamous buildings, Tutwiler Hall.

Tutwiler Hall, which was built in 1968 and housed some 50,000 students during its lifespan, was taken down via explosives in just over 20 seconds.

DH Griffin worked with Oklahoma-based specialist Dykon Explosive Demolition to bring down the 13-storey structure.

The project saw the companies use around 500 lbs of…

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