Demolition with a difference

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Lindsay Gale

10 April 2008

NASCAR driver Kyle Petty will deliver the keynote presentation at the NDA's 35th Annual Convention i

NASCAR driver Kyle Petty will deliver the keynote presentation at the NDA's 35th Annual Convention in Las Vegas

The UK's Institute of Demolition Engineers will host a seminar on 29th February 2008, looking at unusual and challenging demolition projects. The event will be held at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, and papers that will be presented include a report on nuclear demolition, the salvaging of the motor ship Napoli, decommissioning of offshore oil and gas structures, the blowdown of multi-storey tower blocks, and the photography of demolition projects, as well as special effects in movies. If you are interested in attending the event, further information is available from www.demolitionengineers.org

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