Demolition is the act of wrecking or razing. Demolition contractors perform demolition to remove unsafe structures and make way for new buildings and structures.

the forerunner of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), began in 1937 to clear large tracts of slums and erect federally-subsidized housing. More wrecking and demolition firms set up shop

R. I. Almond has written:

'Demolition' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Wrecking

There are different demolition companies depending on your location. Some Common demolition companies are Brandenburg Industrial Service Co., in Chicago, D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co. Inc in Greensboro, N.C.

acording to Richard Hammond on his show Crash Course demolition episode at 18:45 into episode and also at 21:20. What I want to know is why wrecking balls are illegal in the UK?