Alistair Overeem

MMA fighter Brock Lesnar announced his official retirement. He returned to the octagon to fight Alistair Overeem.  Overeem defeated Lesnar by technical knockout 2:26 into the first round of the fight.  The event took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Lesnar announced his retirement immediately after the defeat. "I've had a really difficult couple of years with my disease ," Brock Lesnar said. "I'm going to officially say tonight is the last time you'll see me in the octagon...Read Full Story

Demolition is usually the first phase of a renovation project, and it requires careful planning and a highly experienced contractor. But even though it is very important to the entire project schedule to complete the demolition phase on time, design drawings are often lacking in detail, and means and methods are left to the demolition contractor. Demolition timing and logistics must be carefully coordinated with owners and facility managers to make sure that business operations and...Read Full Story

R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is proud to have renewed their membership in the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA). As per the SC&RA website -  The SC&RA is committed to providing the unique information and any other lawful activities members need to safely, legally and profitably transport, lift and erect oversize and overweight items. The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) is an international trade association of nearly 1,300 member...Read Full Story

The latest rigging and demolition newsletter  from R. Baker & Son entitled "The Outrigger" is now available.  A brief summary of what is in this issue is provided below:  Customers, Competition, and Finding Our Niche In any industry, every successful business must find its niche. When R. Baker & Son was established during the Great Depression, competition was fierce among industrial contractors for the small amount of work that was available. My grandfather, Ruby Baker, found our niche...Read Full Story

Living in Media recently conducted an interview of David S. Baker, president of R. Baker & Son. The entire interview can be seen on their website by going to  People On The Move - David S. Baker About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary...Read Full Story