When one works for the largest demolition company in the country, one can be called upon to work anywhere in Canada. Danny goes to the site of a former power plant in Ontario where they will bring down the last building. In Montréal, Yves guides shovel operator Joe Piques in the demolition of a footbridge in a very tight space.
In demolition, one of the biggest challenges is finding skilled labour, especially for the riskier jobs. Fortunately, Marie-Ève loves her job in asbestos removal. On two work sites facing each other, Rui and Alain demolish old factories. They help each other, but they also need to share their resources.
An 80-foot chimney must be demolished in a lime plant in Joliette that is still in operation. The problem is that the chimney is cracked and threatens to collapse at any moment. As always, the key is planning, especially for large-scale projects such as the deconstruction of the Champlain Bridge!
The team has 50 hours to dismantle the original Champlain Bridge spans over Route 132 and the piers that support them. 30 machines and about 60 workers are expected to be on the site to ensure that the blitz goals are met. Will they be able to get it done before the road reopens?
For a demolition project to be successful, the resources deployed upstream and downstream must be coordinated. From the transportation of equipment to the management of debris, everything is planned to avoid any delay on work sites. At the sorting centre, will the team tearing down old trains be able to complete its task within the promised time frame?
The team begins its dismantling work on the Old Molson Brewery Redevelopment Project. Outside, they must take down the first tank of 29 by the end of the day. Inside, a torchman cuts a horizontal basin. Will they succeed in achieving their respective goals despite the challenges they face?
David Noiseux
Director
