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New York and New Jersey have a fair amount of tank farms serving pharmaceutical, food and beverage, industrial manufacturing and petrochemical industries.

In the controlled demolition industry, the commonly-used term “implosion” is a bit of a misnomer.

Some of R. Baker & Son’s more challenging demolition projects involve removal of huge, old boilers.

Being a demolition contractor in the New York metro area can be challenging to say the least.

In January 2012, the Costa Concordia cruise liner capsized and sank after striking an underwater rock formation just off the coast of Italy.

Rigging requires a great deal of skill and knowledge. One of the most critical aspects of a safe rigging project is ensuring that rigging equipment is in tiptop condition. Rigging equipment inspection should be part of any rigging plan.

When it comes to rigging, people are always interested in a helicopter rig. R. Baker & Son has been involved in many aerial rigging projects, and there are extensive planning, coordination, weather and safety considerations involved.

Plenty has been written in the demolition industry about planning, equipment, safety, and procedures.

As a demolition, dismantling, and decommissioning contractor, R. Baker & Son is heavily involved in metal recovery and recycling.

Tower cranes are used in almost every major city in the world, and they are most easily spotted when you are arriving by plane.