D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company was the selected contractor for emergency demolition work on the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico for the National Science Foundation. In December of 2020, the 900 ton platform fell over 450 feet causing significant damage to both the 1,000 foot wide dish and the supporting towers. DHG was tasked with removing all damaged portions and cleaning up the debris from this iconic facility so that scientific research can resume as soon as possible. The project area was so large, the clean-up progress could be seen from space!
D.H. Griffin is the country’s leader in complex, emergency response demolition. We have successfully partnered with government entities at the local state and federal level, as well as public and private companies to provide turnkey response when their facilities experience events like fire, explosion, natural disaster, or construction accidents. Contact us today to learn more about how we can work together when disaster strikes.
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What services did D.H. Griffin provide for this project?
D.H. Griffin provided emergency demolition services, removing damaged portions and cleaning up debris from the Arecibo Observatory after the collapse of its 900-ton platform.
Why was D.H. Griffin chosen for this project?
D.H. Griffin was chosen due to our extensive expertise in emergency response demolition, where we have a proven track record of partnering with government entities to handle high-stakes projects.