Demolition work tied to relocating State Route 13 along South Sandusky Street in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is about half finished, according to Interim City Engineer Quentin Platt. Crews have removed two buried foundations and cleared structures including 300 W. Vine St., Water Wall Treasures and a nearby house, with the AMVETS building, a former Quick Lube and Dominos scheduled for demolition by early September. ODOT has opened bids and still plans to mobilize equipment Oct. 1, with no road closures planned this year since 2026 work stays outside the existing right of way.
Aug 20, 2026
A building on the EHOVE campus has been demolished as construction continues on a $210 million project.
Aug 19, 2026
Demolition of Portland, Oregon's fire-damaged Centennial Mills warehouse is running well ahead of schedule, with Staton Companies reducing the eight-story mill to rubble in two days using a high-reach excavator after DetX's controlled blast of the water tower.
Aug 19, 2026
Brown County commissioners in New Ulm, Minnesota unanimously approved forgiveness of up to $500,000 in loan funds tied to demolition of the former George's Ballroom, with $405,228.74 forgiven after the project met its two-year condition. Landwehr Construction of St. Cloud completed the demolition in February 2025 under an agreement with Fisher Development Company of Mankato, approved by commissioners in July 2024. Future construction financing will require a separate TIF loan request setting a building timeline; the planned redevelopment includes apartments, underground parking and commercial space, with construction expected to take 18 months once underway.
Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
Seigal Excavating began tearing down the former Strong Manufacturing pottery building at 221 W. Georgia Ave. in Sebring, Ohio, last Thursday. The $640,000 job covers asbestos abatement, demolition and site restoration. Nearly $600,000 came from the Ohio Department of Development's Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program, and $105,000 in local match came from Mahoning County commissioners through the land bank. The village bought the 1912 building in July, and a company has expressed interest in the site.
Aug 17, 2026
The City of Portland has hired Eugene-based Staton Companies to demolish the fire-damaged Centennial Mills building in the Pearl District, with work required to start no later than August 14. Engineers cite active structural deterioration, including widening cracks and leaning toward the rail corridor, requiring specialized planning before crews proceed. Options discussed include remote-controlled aerial demolition machines or ultra-high-reach equipment, with water spraying planned to control hazardous material exposure. Investigators believe human remains may be inside, and Portland Fire and Rescue expects the demolition to aid their ongoing investigation.
Aug 14, 2026
Crews in Concord, New Hampshire are removing bleachers and foundations at Memorial Field, a $385,000 project begun in mid-July and expected to take about five weeks. The scope includes soil removal, new loam and seed, a reinforced baseball backstop and regrading, following engineering assessments that found the structures code deficient. Temporary bleachers are planned ahead of the September 4 season opener, with electrical work for lights and the PA system remaining a concern.
Aug 12, 2026
Demolition of the Jasper County Courthouse in Illinois began in August, following office moves and asbestos removal completed by the end of July. The project, approved in early 2024, will replace the building with a new design on the same site. Some residents have raised concerns about property taxes. Completion is expected fall 2027.
Aug 11, 2026
Demolition of the vintage loft office building at 168 North Clinton Street in Chicago’s West Loop is in its final stages, with only a rear portion along the alley off West Lake Street still standing. Atlas Industries began work in May after receiving permits in January, razing the structure from the north façade toward Clinton Street, with the full teardown expected to take three months. Crews have worked to protect neighboring structures, including a two-story masonry building and the CTA headquarters across the alley.
Aug 10, 2026
The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission voted to recommend demolition of several buildings on 14th Street between Water and Main streets, clearing the site for the $58.7 million JC Lando waterfront hotel development. Reclaim Company LLC of Fairmont, W.Va was the low bidder on the demolition contract, with the work expected complete by year's end and construction to follow permitting, running 18-24 months. Columns, a cornerstone and light fixtures will be salvaged and stored, though not incorporated into the new build. The recommendation now goes to Wheeling City Council for final approval.
Aug 7, 2026
Residents near the former Doehler-Jarvis site at Smead and Lincoln in Toledo, Ohio say dust from demolition of the nine-acre parcel continues despite complaints filed with the Lucas County Land Bank, which owns the property. The Land Bank says its contractor is running multiple water streams over debris and has shifted some disposal off-site, with work expected to wrap in the coming weeks. A resident disputes that water suppression has been consistent, citing rock-cutting without spraying the prior week.
Aug 6, 2026
