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Vancouver’s Empire Landmark Hotel held the title of the city’s largest free-standing hotel for more than 40 years. Opened in 1973, the building towered 420 feet (128 meters) over Robson Street and extended a further three levels underground, occupying an entire city block in the heart of downtown. Cloud 9, a revolving restaurant at the top, served guests an array of fine dining options paired with breathtaking views. With such a prime location, the hotel and restaurant quickly became a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. But when developers set their sights on revitalizing downtown Vancouver’s bustling West End, it was clear the landmark’s time had come.

Many contractors make the investment in a Brokk machine to increase their crew’s safety and efficiency, but quickly realize how these versatile robots can expand the reach of their business. New and profitable markets await the forward-thinking contractor willing to use their Brokk to its full potential.

If you use a Brokk demolition robot for your construction or demolition company, you know the benefits it brings to your business. Pound for pound, Brokk robots have triple the breaking power of comparably sized excavators, giving you incredibly hard-hitting productivity from a small package. Brokk machines also thrive in tight spaces. The three-part arm system allows you to operate in all directions, even directly overhead. These factors and more allow Brokk owners to be more efficient in their day-to-day projects.

On the surface, Brokk remote-controlled robots can seem like a significant capital expense, but some operations have seen a return on investment after using a machine for just one kiln tear out. The versatile equipment speeds up refractory removal and cleanouts compared to alternative equipment for kilns, ladles, furnaces, castings, cupolas, runners and more. The machines also improve worker safety and free up resources for more critical operations in the plant.