Projects

As a wrecking company, our services also extend way outside of demolitions. Our portfolio also includes emergency response solutions, natural disaster restoration, asbestos removal, asset recovery, the dismantling of unplanned structural collapses, and much more. Below we have expanded in detail our project portfolio with photos and project summaries of our latest work.
Demolition

Rapid Response: D.H. Griffin's Emergency Support After Explosion at Western NC Manufacturing Facility

D.H. Griffin deployed both machines and people to respond to an explosion at a manufacturing...

Demolition

Transforming History: Abatement, Demolition, and Site Work at Dan River Mills

D.H. Griffin's project at the Dan River Mills textile plant is an example of providing turnkey...

Structural Demolition

Legacy Union Environmental Abatement and Demolition Project in Charlotte, NC

Environmental abatement and demolition of the Charlotte Observer existing office and production...

Demolition

Project Riverboat-Charlotte Observer Complex

A Challenging environmental abatement and demolition of a building in downtown Charlotte. The...

Demolition

Charlotte Civic Center Demolition

Pacific Avenue, LLC contracted with DHG to perform the demolition and removal of the old...

Demolition

Bayfront Center Arena Demolition, St. Petersburg, FL

Demolition and removal of the historic Bayfront Center Arena in St. Petersburg, FL. Work included...

Demolition

Downtown Richmond Revamp: Dominion Tower Demolition by D.H. Griffin

D.H. Griffin was selected as the contractor for the environmental abatement and demolition of...

Demolition

Transformation Unveiled: D.H. GRIFFIN Wrecking Demolishes Former Phillip Morris Facility in Concord, NC

D.H. Griffin was selected as the turnkey contractor for the redevelopment of the Grounds at...

Contracting

Renewal in Motion: Vines Center Dome Demolition at Liberty University

DHG will be removing the 200‘ diameter geodesic dome on the Vines Center at Liberty University. 

Demolition

From Brewery to Pet Food Haven: D.H. GRIFFIN Leads Turnkey Transformation for Nestle-Purina Facility in Eden, NC

D.H. Griffin along with private partners, purchased the former MillerCoors facility in 2018 after...

Environmental Remediation

Transforming Plant Yates: Demolition of Units 1-5 in Newnan, GA

• Decommissioning of five unit 1,250 MW coal fired power plant • Asbestos abatement and...

Demolition

Dan River Steam Station Demolition and Abatement Project in Eden, NC

Abatement and demolition of a 340-MW power plant which includes coal-fired steam generating units...

Structural Demolition

Atlanta's Historic Viaduct Dismantling: Spring Street Bridge Removal

DHG was subcontracted by C.W. Matthews to demolish and remove the two viaducts in downtown Atlanta.

Environmental Remediation

Duke Energy Cliffside Steam Station Units 1-4 Demolition Project

In December 2015, D.H. Griffin Wrecking completed demolition of the Cliffside Steam Station, a...

Selective Demolition

Savannah Hospital Facade Removal: St. Joseph Project

Complete removal of the exterior facade, brick and precast, of a 7 story hospital through the...

Structural Demolition

Naval Fuel Terminal Demolition: Sewells Point Project

Demolition and removal of fuel tanks, pumps and associated debris at this Naval Base fuel...

Asset Recovery & Recycling

Asset Recovery Project: Dismantling Obsolete Generating Equipment at North Anna Power Station

Asset recovery project for Dominion Resources involving the dismantling and purchase of obsolete...

Environmental

Large Industrial Decommissioning and Demolition Project: Former Chemical Resins Facility in Eastern North Carolina

DHG contracted to dismantle and remove all equipment, tanks, piping and ancillary equipment at...

Demolition

Demolition of Robert Hitch Village Housing in Savannah, GA

DHG contracted by the Housing Authority of Savannah to provide the demolition and removal of 51...

Demolition

Precision Demolition: Bank of America Stadium Scoreboard Renovation

In 2014, D.H. Griffin Wrecking completed selective demolition of two large scoreboards inside...

Emergency Response Services

Emergency Services |UNCG Spartan Village Fire

DHG was contacted by Samet/Barton Malow/SRS to assist them and the fire department in response to...

Structural Demolition

Furman University Stadium Press Box Demolition in Greenville, SC

D. H. Griffin Wrecking contracted by Furman University to provide the demolition and removal of...

Explosives Demolition

University of Alabama Rose Tower Demolition: Successful Implosion and Site Improvements

Demolition and abatement of this 13 story landmark on the University of Alabama campus. Work...

Asbestos Abatement

Camp Lejeune Pre-Trial Detainee Facility Demolition: D.H. GRIFFIN's Complete Abatement and Demolition

Complete abatement and demolition of multiple building associated with the Pre- Trail Detainee...

Scrap Metal Recycling

Cincinnati Millworks - Oakley Power Station Demolition

Abatement and demolition of the 600,000 sf Oakley Power Station, including multiple structures....

Demolition

Antoine Graves Demolition: D.H. GRIFFIN's Multi-Story Building Demolition for Housing Authority of Atlanta

DHG subcontracted by Winter Environmental to provide the demolition of two multi story buildings...

Heavy Rigging

R.J. Reynolds Power Plant Dismantling: D.H. GRIFFIN's Match-Mark and Dismantlement for Duke Energy International

D.H. Griffin awarded contract to match-mark and dismantle this coal fired power house, including...

Structural Demolition

1285 Peachtree Demolition: D.H. GRIFFIN's Mechanical Demolition of Two Buildings and Parking Deck in Atlanta

DHG contracted to perform the demolition and removal of two buildings and a parking deck. The...

Demolition

Piedmont Courts Demolition: D.H. GRIFFIN and DARI's Asbestos Removal and Demolition for Charlotte Housing Authority

DHG performed the asbestos removal and demolition of 34 buildings. Project included over 230,000...

Demolition

University of South Carolina: Carolina Plaza Demolition: D.H. GRIFFIN's Successful Implosion of 14-Story Building

DHG & affiliate DARI provided the removal of asbestos & demolition of the 14-story Carolina Plaza...

Explosives Demolition

Cinergy Field Implosion: D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co. Brings Down Cincinnati Stadium in 37 Seconds

On December 29, 2002, D. H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. (DHG) imploded the Cinergy Field baseball...

Demolition

Transforming Industrial Legacy: Environmental Abatement and Demolition at Mid-South Industrial Complex in Salisbury, NC

D.H. Griffin and DARI partner together on the environmental abatement and demolition of an old...

Demolition

Post-9/11 Cleanup: D.H. Griffin's Role as World Trade Center Demolition Site Manager

D.H. Griffin’s president, David H. Griffin, Jr. traveled to New York City following the terrorist...

Scrap Metal Recycling

Neyland Stadium Press Box Demolition: D.H. Griffin Completes Asbestos Removal and Structural Demolition Ahead of Schedule in 1996

Project involved the removal of the press boxes atop the stadium. These press boxes were cut...

Demolition

Gator Bowl Stadium Demolition: D.H. Griffin Completes Fast-Track Project for NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars in 1993

Within days of the final game played in the stadium, DHG began the demolition of the Gator Bowl...

Demolition

Urban Renewal: D.H. Griffin Demolishes Fudrucker's on Prime Real Estate Parcel in Asheville, NC

D.H. Griffin Wrecking’s Asheville team recently completed an urban infill project in Asheville,...

Demolition

Transforming History: D.H. Griffin Demolishes Valleydale Meat Packing Facility in Salem, VA

The demolition of the former Valleydale Meat Products building in Salem is now complete. The...

Demolition

Duke Energy "Asheville Steam Station" Demolition and Decommissioning Project by DHGW

The Duke Energy “Asheville Steam Station” project included decommissioning the coal yard items,...

Demolition

Tutwiler Hall Implosion: D.H. GRIFFIN's Abatement and Demolition at University of Alabama

D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company began discussions with the University of Alabama for the demolition...

Demolition

Transforming Paradise: D.H. Griffin's Coal Facility Demolition in KY

D.H . Griffin Wrecking was selected as the lead contractor for the dismantlement of a coal plant...

Demolition

Transforming Energy: Demolition of Coal Fired Power Facility in Florida by D.H. Griffin

D.H. Griffin was selected as the contractor for the multi-phase environmental abatement,...

Demolition

Restoring Science: Arecibo Observatory Emergency Demolition by D.H. Griffin

D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company was the selected contractor for emergency demolition work on the...

Demolition

Implosion Success: Former BB&T Headquarters Demolished by D.H. Griffin

D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company was selected as the commerical demoltion contractor for the...

Emergency Response Services

Emergency Demolition: Hard Rock Hotel Construction Site Cranes Brought Down by D.H. Griffin Wrecking

On Saturday, October 12, 2019, there was a collapse of a portion of the Hard Rock Hotel under...

Demolition

Jacksonville Landing Demolition: DHGW Wraps Up Riverfront Entertainment Center Project

DHG Wrecking completed the demolition of the Jacksonville Landing in Florida. The city’s...

Demolition

Cane Run Power Plant Demolition: Implosion Marks Historic Milestone

DHG contracted with LG&E and KU Companies for the abatement and demolition of the Cane Run...

Demolition

Cape Canaveral Launch Towers Demolition: Precision Work Within Air Force Safety Guidelines

Contractors worked within stringent Air Force safety guidelines to take down two launch towers...

Structural Demolition

Purdom Unit #7 Boiler Demolition: Structural and Selective Demolition Project

Demolition of the Purdom Generating Station's Unit #7 Boiler, 180' tall stack, some associated...

Demolition

Sullivan Tower Demolition: Making Way for Nashville Yards Development

D.H. Griffin was responsible for the demolition of Sullivan Tower, a long-standing structure in...

Demolition

Turner Station Transformation: Duke Energy's Demolition Endeavor in Enterprise

Demolition and removal of four (4) peaker units, warehouse, GSUs, ancillary structures and...

Demolition

Nashville Yards Transformation: Demolition and Abatement of Former Lifeway Campus

D.H. Griffin was selected by Southwest Value Partners to do the environmental abatement and...

Demolition

Arras Building Transformation: Selective Demolition of Former BB&T Tower in Asheville, NC

• Removal of exterior curtain wall from former BB&T Tower in Downtown Asheville • Building 19...

Demolition

Plant Kraft Units 1-4

• Asbestos abatement and demolition of 281 MW coal and gas fired Plant Units 1-4 • Units 1-3...

Demolition

State Farm Phase II: Implosion of Hammond Exchange Building in Atlanta

• 10-story, 200,000 office building • Building was concrete construction, exterior glass...

Demolition

Emergency Response Demolition: I-85 Bridge Collapse Reconstruction

DHG mobilized within 24 hours of the fire and began the demolition and removal of the damaged...

Underground Utilities

VCU Gladding Residence Center 1 and 2: Complete Abatement and Demolition Project

The DHG Companies completed abatement and demolition and removal of four (4)-story dorm...

Demolition

Dismantling of UNC Charlotte's Iconic Belk Tower

DHG contracted to provide the dismantling and removal of the 142-foot tall Belk Tower on the UNC...

Structural Demolition

Greensboro, NC: War Memorial Auditorium Demolition Project

Project involved the demolition of two structures: the former Norvell Tent Company, a single...

Demolition

Asbestos Abatement and Demolition of Clara Cox Homes in High Point, NC

D. H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. was contracted to perform the asbestos removal and complete...

Demolition

Implosive Demolition of Winkler Hall: Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C.

Demolition of 10-story dormitory on busy college campus. Asbestos removal of entire structure to...

Demolition

Redevelopment Initiative: Downtowner Motor Inn Demolition in Danville, VA

DHG contracted by the Industrial Development Authority of Danville to provide the abatement and...

Demolition

FPL Port Everglades Abatement and Demolition: Fort Lauderdale, FL Project Summary

Asbestos abatement, demolition and removal of FP&L's 1,200-megawatt Port Everglades Power Plant...

Demolition

Demolition of Beach View Apartments: Myrtle Beach, SC Project Summary

Complete demolition of two hotels on North Ocean Blvd in busy Myrtle Beach, SC. One hotel was 8.5...

Demolition

Noojin Building Demolition: City of Gadsden Project Summary

DHG performed the demolition of this 93-year old brick structure using hand work and long arm...

Demolition

Roy E. Hansel Power Plant Demolition: Kissimmee Utility Authority Project Summary

Demolition and dismantlement of the Roy E. Hansel Power Plant for the City of Kissimmee/Kissimmee...

Demolition

Virginia State University Howard Hall Demolition: Asbestos Abatement and Structural Demolition

Removal of asbestos and demolition of Howard Hall on Virginia State University campus.

Demolition

Gorgas Power Plant Demolition: DHGW's Safe Demolition and Abatement in Parrish, AL

In August 2012, D.H. Griffin Wrecking completed a 750,000 square foot demolition and abatement...

Demolition

Bayer Crop Science Facility Demolition: D.H. GRIFFIN's Decontamination and Demolition in Woodbine, GA

DHG contracted by Bayer Crop Science under CH2MHill for this industrial demolition project. Scope...

Demolition

BASF Dismantlement: D.H. GRIFFIN's Structural Demolition and Site Work in Wilmington, NC

Structural demolition of the former Vitamin B and Vitamin C production facility in Wilmington,...

Demolition

Plant Riverside Dismantlement: D.H. GRIFFIN's Historic Power Plant Dismantlement in Savannah, GA

DHG contracted by Georgia Power to perform the asbestos abatement and dismantlement of historic...

Demolition

Ford Assembly Plant Demolition: D.H. GRIFFIN's Environmental Abatement and Demolition in Hapeville, GA

D. H. Griffin Wrecking Co., completed the decommissioning and demolition of the Ford Assembly...

Demolition

Fieldcrest Cannon Plant #1 Demolition: D.H. GRIFFIN's Dismantling and Demolition of Six Million Square Feet Manufacturing Complex in Kannapolis, NC

DHG was contracted by Atlantic American Properties Inc. to perform one of the largest demolition...

Demolition

Former Burlington Industries Headquarters Demolition: D.H. GRIFFIN's Implosion of Exoskeleton Tower in Greensboro, NC

DHG responsible for the abatement of this 433,000 sf complex before DHG successfully imploded the...

Explosives Demolition

Carter-Finley Stadium Press Box Demolition: Explosive Techniques by D.H. GRIFFIN for Turner Construction

DHG removed the west stands press box and support columns from Carter Finley Stadium using...

Selective Demolition

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Renovation: University of Florida Press Box Tower Demolition by D.H. GRIFFIN

DHG was contracted to perform the selective demolition associated with the two-year, $50 million...