Explore how hydrodemolition enables controlled and efficient concrete removal in large-scale industrial and infrastructure environments — helping preserve structural integrity, improve safety, and support long-term rehabilitation projects.
Power plants, silos and dams
Large areas
Efficient removal across wide surfaces while maintaining consistency.
Confined spaces
Compact and adaptable setups designed for restricted spaces and limited access.
Less downtime
Fast, reliable methods to reduce disruption and keep projects moving.
Precision
Accurate removal to the correct depth—without overcutting.
Structural integrity
No damage to reinforcement or surrounding concrete.
Site requirements
Controlled processes to meet dust, noise, and water regulations.
Power plants, silos, and dams often involve large structures, curved surfaces, confined spaces, and difficult access areas. Hydrodemolition setups can be adapted for safe and controlled concrete removal across a wide range of infrastructure applications.
Real-world projects
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Gigerwald Dam refurbishment using hydrodemolition
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Concrete removal for spillway re-casting and floodgate replacement
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Hydrodemolition completes complex silo repair under tight deadline in Spain
Spanish contractor defies the odds with hydrodemolition for cement plant silo. Location: La Robla, SpainDate: September 2021Duration: 26… -
Hydrodemolition tackles extreme cold and deep concrete removal at Canadian hydropower project
More than 400 miles north of Winnipeg, the Keeyask Generation Project is being constructed on the lower Nelson River. The 695-megawatt… -
Refractory removal from heat plant boiler
The worksite was a heating plant. And the task at hand was to remove the refractory inside a boiler, so it could be replaced. Time was of…