Norfolk expects to finalize a demolition contract for the former Military Circle Mall within a week, with October work covering equipment mobilization, stakeholder engagement and permit filing ahead of actual demolition. Thirteen bids were submitted this summer for the 56-year-old vacant site. The city says the full process will run roughly 15 months, while Norfolk's Economic Development Authority pursues site studies through a state Accelerated Site Characterization grant to prepare the 74-acre property for future redevelopment.
Sep 4, 2026
Roanoke Rapids, N.C. officials remain without funding to demolish the deteriorating building at 201-203 Roanoke Ave. after receiving a $500,000 bid in April, up from an earlier estimate of about $250,000. City Manager Kelly Traynham said the city will seek new bids under state procurement rules, while the city attorney warned against buying the private property or spending fund-balance money without guaranteed outside funding. Officials confirmed asbestos contamination requires all debris to be treated and disposed of at an asbestos-receiving landfill, since unsafe conditions prevent a standard survey before demolition.
Sep 4, 2026
Crews demolished the former Dunkin' at 823 Main St. in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 3, clearing the site for Pocono Family YMCA's $21 million expansion. A hydraulic excavator tore down the building while workers sprayed debris with water to control dust, dismantling walls, ceilings, windows, doors and HVAC equipment. YMCA President and CEO Scott Peckins said the project follows four decades of planning. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.
Sep 3, 2026
Demolition of the 136-year-old Center Village Bridge in Colesville, Broome County, New York, remains delayed, with Broome County officials now targeting the 2027 construction season. The holdup stems from endangered mussel beds found in the Susquehanna River, requiring a state DEC-approved relocation plan before work can proceed. The county is also reconsidering its demolition approach after recent bids came in higher than expected, and any chosen contractor must submit a detailed plan for DEC approval before starting.
Sep 2, 2026
Demolition for a planned brewery development in Steubenville, Ohio, stopped Tuesday after a preliminary injunction request was filed. City Manager Michael Johnson told council the halt came hours after work began that morning. A hearing on the injunction is set for Wednesday afternoon, and Johnson said a resolution could allow demolition to resume that day.
Sep 2, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation has finished demolishing the old Polk-Quincy Viaduct along I-70 in downtown Topeka, with debris slated for recycling into future projects. One lane in each direction on the new eastbound structure is set to open in December, per KDOT metro engineer Steve Baalman, while the westbound bridge and alignment work continue into next season. Traffic patterns remain unchanged in the meantime.
Sep 2, 2026
Six months of asbestos and hazardous material removal at Alexandria City Hall, 301 King Street, has wrapped up, but unexpected contamination found in the 1960s south façade and east and west courtyards pushed the schedule back 10 weeks, to a fall 2028 completion. Crews will begin deconstructing the 1960s addition in September. Separately, a temporary pile system to stabilize the underground Market Square garage perimeter is being installed through early fall 2026, ahead of that structure's deconstruction.
Sep 1, 2026
Preparation work started Tuesday on four late-1800s buildings at 328, 330, 332 and 336 Market St. in downtown Steubenville, Ohio, ahead of a full teardown planned for September. Property owner and developer Andrew Sharples said crews are first stabilizing a wall over a neighboring antiques warehouse and weatherproofing its roof before demolition proceeds. The site will become a brewery development with a two-story new build, a private alleyway with wrought iron gates, and an enclosed beer garden. Sharples said he worked with the Historical Landmarks Commission before deciding to remove the buildings.
Sep 1, 2026
UNC is preparing to demolish Jackson Hall in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, teardown expected between late August and early September, with major activity including heavy equipment, debris removal and truck traffic continuing until Sept. 14. The $159 million project will build two residence halls adding over 700 beds, completing fall 2028. Cobb Drive and part of Paul Green Theatre Drive are closed, and fencing around the site has blocked entrances and dumpster access for nearby Joyner Hall residents.
Sep 1, 2026
Crews began demolishing the 127-year-old Keystone Fire Company building on North Fourth Street in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Monday, after engineers determined storm damage from last week made the structure too unstable to save. Owner Cory Shoemaker said a restoration company deemed the collapse too severe to handle after a section of exterior wall came down. He plans no rebuild, and the borough is arranging to donate salvaged bricks to residents. Demolition is expected to take about 30 days.
Aug 31, 2026
Crews at the former Redlands Mall in Redlands, California, are removing asbestos and addressing structural issues tied to demolition work around the adjacent CVS building, Development Services Director Sean Reilly told the Planning Commission. No timeline for demolition has been set, and the city has received no updated site plan or application to revise the 2022-approved mixed-use project, which called for up to 700 housing units and 65,000 square feet of retail space. The property was acquired in November 2025 by Town Square Development Group LLC.
Aug 27, 2026
The Gallatin, Missouri board of aldermen approved a $40,000 bid Aug. 24 from Perkins Dozing to demolish the former water plant and two other buildings on the site. Perkins Dozing was one of five bidders and the only one to price the entire project, while other bids left some items unpriced, according to City Administrator Crystal Dorrel. The board separately authorized grant applications through the Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association for safety equipment totaling $10,200.16, with the city's share at $2,550.04 if funded.
Aug 26, 2026
