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In recognition for his years of involvement in the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association, Dan Costello was nomintated to their prestigious Hall of Fame.

Steel tanks present a variety of methods of possible dismantling. Shorter tanks, such as oil tanks, lend themselves well to mechanical dismantling using a shear. Multi-legged elevated water tanks oftentimes require the use of a crane and manual disassembly with cutting torches. But extensive experience has shown that standpipes, like the one in Topsham, are efficiently and safely dismantled with a controlled drop method. By cutting an opening near the base of the tank, gravity will do the rest of the work and the tank will fall in the direction of the cut.

We invite you to read the story and of course you won't want to miss our video using drone technology (but make sure you have the sound on!) 

Demolition contractors often uncover relics of the past as they perform their work. Some are as simple as old beer cans inside wall cavities, or as complex as original architectural details hidden behind layers of renovation. And every so often, you find a real time capsule. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting reveal!

A praying mantis has been the iconic mascot of Costello Dismantling since it’s inception in 1985. “Why a Mantis?” is a question we hear over and over again.  It’s no mystery, but a story, and after you’ve read “The Story”, we’re sure you’ll agree Dan Costello couldn’t have chosen a more perfect symbol to represent our company. 

Making changes to an equipment fleet isn’t always an easy decision.  Dan Costello, president of Costello Dismantling, shares his thoughts about what went into the decision to sell part of Costello’s fleet and add a new piece of equipment.  Our new Genesis HBC 1250 bucket crusher allows operators to reuse materials immediately at the job site, eliminate huge transportation costs and provide a greener option in recycling materials.  Read more to get the “inside scoop” about his decision process, and the dynamic attachment now found at Costello jobsites.

Daniel Costello, president of Costello Dismantling, shares a behind the scenes look at a project completed in the summer of 2018 for a local community art center.  Dan and his wife, Joan, are longtime acquaintances and members of the Cotuit Center for the Arts in Cotuit, MA.  As part of an expansion project for the Center, the former bakery building was removed along with gas tanks to make way for a new entrance.  The gas station building will remain to house a future ceramics studio. Costello Dismantling provided the demolition services, as seen in the accompanying time-lapse video.

Construction & Demolition Recycling (C&DR) magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2019. To help commemorate their time chronicling the C&D sector, they’re taking a look back at how the demolition industry has evolved over the years by speaking with the leaders who’ve helped shape it.

Dan Costello, owner of Costello Dismantling in West Wareham, Massachusetts, spoke with C&DR about his time in the industry, how things have changed and what it takes to keep adapting after four decades on the job.

A photo of Costello's high reach excavator in action was named as one of the best photos of the year for Engineering News Record's annual "Year in Construction" photo contest.

Costello Dismantling was once again a finalist for a prestigious World Demolition Award for a challenging demolition project in downtown Boston.

We're proud to announce that Costello Dismantling was awarded an Environmental Excellence Award at the National Demolition Association's 2015 convention. Thank you to the association and judges for the great honor, and congratulations to the other award winners!

Costello Dismantling helps local businesses to recover following roof collapses.

Costello's CItySquare crew recieves the front page treatment!

For the third year in a row, Costello Dismantling is honored to be a recipient of an Environmental Excellence award from the National Demolition Association.

Costello Dismantling has won the 2013 World Demolition Award in the Collaboration category for a recent project where they dismantled and salvaged a historic clock tower in Worcester, MA.

Costello Dismantling is proud to be featured in the March/April issue of Construction Today magazine.

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We're proud to announce that once again Costello Dismantling has returned from the National Demolition Association's annual convention with an NDA Environmental Excellence Award.  This award is in recognition of a recent project in Plymouth MA where wood debris that could not be salvaged was transformed on site into a boiler-ready bio-fuel product.

Dan Costello was recently interviewed by James R. Hagerty for a profile in the Wall Street Journal