Project Profile · Redevelopment
Lashkowitz High Rise, Fargo, ND
Precision implosion in a dense urban environment. Target Contractors planned and completed the implosion of a 22-story residential tower in a congested downtown setting that required extensive stakeholder coordination and disciplined execution. The work cleared the site of the old tower for redevelopment.
Project highlights
- 22-story, 151,395 SF implosion in downtown Fargo
- Site cleared of the old tower for redevelopment
- Asbestos, universal waste, and fuel tanks removed before the implosion
- 33,000 labor hours with zero OSHA incidents, lost time, or vehicle accidents
- 96% waste diversion
Project profile
- ClientFargo Housing & Redevelopment Authority
- LocationFargo, North Dakota
- MarketRedevelopment
- ServicesExplosive demolition, asbestos abatement, structural demolition, site restoration
Imploding a 22-Story Downtown Tower
What the project covered
Target planned and completed the implosion of a 22-story, 151,395 SF residential tower in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, for the Fargo Housing & Redevelopment Authority, clearing the site of the old tower for redevelopment. Scope covered explosive demolition, asbestos abatement, structural demolition, and site restoration.
The team logged 33,000 labor hours with zero OSHA incidents, lost time, or vehicle accidents, and 96% of waste was diverted from landfills.
What made the site demanding
The tower stood in a dense, congested downtown setting, so extensive stakeholder coordination came before the implosion. Asbestos, universal waste, and fuel tanks were removed first, and the implosion was the last step of a schedule built around abatement.
Why our team fit the job
Implosion is a flagship capability for Target, and this project was submitted for a 2026 World Demolition Award in the Explosive Demolition category. All tests and reports were submitted on time.
Urban Demolition Expertise
High-risk demolition, executed safely through planning, coordination, and precision, with everyone going home the way they arrived.
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