GONE—Cleanup begins with a smaller piece of equipment.

 

DEMO MACHINE—The demolition machine seen here is one of only two in Michigan. It has an 85-foot reach, and the cab can pivot back on a 45-degree angle to give the operator a clear view. This particular machine was transported to NYC after 9/11 to help with the cleanup.

RIDGE CONSTRUCTION: FLYLOFT DEMOLISHED posted 7/21/03

The renovation of Ridge into a modern student center is underway! Here are photos from the demolition of the flyloft. (Construction home)

See the demolition slide show.

WHAT'S NEXT—The original plan was to lower and reshape the flyloft, not to tear it down. However, the builders were concerned that it wasn't sturdy enough to withstand the changes, and so the plan now is to rebuild that end of the building from the ground up.


Before work begins



Construction home

Ridge home