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R. Baker & Son, Demolition & Rigging Contractor

Name: R. Baker & Son, Demolition & Rigging Contractor
Address: Marlboro, NJ, 07746, US
Telephone: +17322223553
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R. Serving NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, and nationwide, we provide safe, precise, turnkey solutions.

Baker & Son is a trusted MWBE with over 90 years of expertise in rigging, demolition, dismantling, machinery moving, plant relocation, and industrial services. Baker & Son - All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The Minority / Women-Owned Business Enterprise has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in ten (10) sites that received VPP OSHA Safety Awards), and is financially strong with a bonding capacity of 20 Million Aggregate, 10 Million for a single project. In the event your project requires additional bonding capacities R Baker & Son has the ability to ramp up coverages to meet your requirements. Capabilities include industrial and commercial demolition, rigging, machinery & plant moving, dismantling, decommissioning, plant and equipment relocation, interior demolition, wrecking, selective demolition, demolition contractors in NJ, and warehousing.

10/13/2026

How Remote Controlled Machinery Improves Demolition & Job Site Safety

According to OSHA, falls remain the number one safety issue on construction job sites. Struck-by incidents, electrocution, and caught-in or caught-between hazards round out what OSHA calls the Focus Four, the most serious hazards construction crews face. Preventing them is something we work hard at every day.

Demolition, by its very nature, ranks among the most dangerous work in construction. Crews face fall exposure, tripping hazards, floor openings, falling debris, and pinch points, often all on the same project. Worker training, proper PPE, job hazard analyses, site-specific safety plans, and toolbox talks are all proven ways to prevent injury. But technology plays a major role in demolition safety too.

How Technology Is Improving Job Site Safety

Over the past few decades, technology has steadily helped workers avoid injury. Some advances are simple, like the pocket voltage tester that lets an electrician check for live power with a flick of the wrist. Others, like advanced gas detection meters for confined space entry, have saved countless lives....

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https://www.rbaker.com/press-room.php?id=3810&title=how-remote-controlled-machinery-improves-demolition-job-site-safety

09/28/2026

Data Center Rigging & MEP Installation: Keeping Projects on Schedule

Safe, efficient rigging and assembly of data center MEP systems starts with understanding how a data center operates. That means knowing what mechanical and electrical equipment is required, how each piece needs to be routed into place, and in what sequence. At R. Baker & Son, we work alongside electrical contractors on power distribution systems, mechanical contractors on cooling systems, and IT contractors throughout the build.

Permanent Power Comes First
A recent data center project is a perfect example. The schedule was aggressive and built around specific milestones, with permanent power as the first and most critical. Working closely with the electrical contractor, our team received and rigged in two 2500kva 4000 amp double-ended substations. Each substation included two 35kv medium voltage switches on each end, two large transformers, and the 480v low voltage distribution gear in between.

Next, R. Baker installed several large automatic transfer switches (ATS), along with two 2 MW generators and their associated paralleling gear.

https://www.rbaker.com/press-room.php?id=3809&title=data-center-rigging-mep-installation-keeping-projects-on-schedule

09/18/2026

Swapping an 8-Ton MRI in 48 Hours: Inside a Complex Medical Rigging Project

Six months after rigging two MRI machines, a CT scanner, a PET scanner, and their associated chillers and cooling equipment into a brand-new medical treatment facility, we got another call from the same medical imaging equipment manufacturer. This time, the project was different: an existing MRI machine needed to be replaced, fast. Time was of the essence.

The manufacturer's MRI machine was 12 years old and had reached replacement age. After several rounds of repairs, it was clear a new unit was the better investment, and one was already available. The challenge was getting the swap done as quickly as possible, and that's where R. Baker & Son came in.

The old MRI was a large model weighing a little over 8.4 tons. The new one was smaller, at 6.8 tons, but no less demanding to move. To make the swap efficient, our team first had to identify and confirm the exact route used to bring the original machine in years earlier, through the second-floor mechanical room louvers. Getting this right mattered: machines of this size and weight require careful structural point-load and live-load calculations, both coming in and going out.

The goal was to make the transition as clean and low-disruption as possible. Downtime on equipment like this is expensive, so the plan had to be executed in coordinated phases. Working closely with the manufacturer, our team planned the job to run in parallel wherever possible. New MRI machines are worth well over $1 million, and they're as delicate as they are heavy, so precision and safety drove every step of the process.

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https://www.rbaker.com/press-room.php?id=3808&title=swapping-an-8-ton-mri-in-48-hours-inside-a-complex-medical-rigging-project

09/11/2026

25 Years - Patriot Day - We Will Never Forget.
9.11.2001 - 9.11.2026 🇺🇸

08/28/2026

Precision Chiller Dismantling & Mechanical Retrofit Case Study

Precision Chiller Dismantling & Mechanical Retrofit Case Study
A local New Jersey representative for a major chiller manufacturer recommended R. Baker & Son for a demanding chiller change-out project. The scope: remove two 1,200-ton chillers and their associated multi-cell cooling tower, then clear the way for two new high-efficiency heat pump chillers and fluid coolers to take their place.

Fast, Efficient Cooling Tower Demolition

Speed and precision were critical from the start. The large three-cell cooling tower was drained, cleaned, dismantled, and disassembled with a 130-ton hydraulic boom crane fitted with an extended jib, reaching 75 feet in from the loading dock. Large lifting baskets made quick work of removing the plastic splash fill, electric pony motors, fan blades, sump piping, and other components.

Solving the Real Challenge: Demolition Inside an Operating Central Utility Plant....

https://www.rbaker.com/press-room.php?id=3807&title=precision-chiller-dismantling-mechanical-retrofit-case-study

08/13/2026

Just-in-Time Rigging Keeps a Hospital Running During a Critical Enabling Project

R. Baker & Son received a call from a concerned South Jersey mechanical contractor facing a complex rigging project on a tight deadline. Another rigging contractor had passed on the job late in the game, put off by its timing and complexity. The scope called for relocating several major pieces of mechanical equipment inside a busy, fully operational hospital, including two 150-HP screw air compressors and their associated dryer systems, a medical air and medical vacuum system, and two large water pre-treatment systems.

The challenge: the compressed air and water pre-treatment systems needed to be removed and relocated to the far side of a large mechanical room to make way for a new fire pump and electrical room. This work was an enabling project, clearing space ahead of a major new hospital addition.

Working Around a Live Hospital

Because the hospital couldn't accommodate any disruption to patient care, every relocation had to happen during off-hours, when demand was at its lowest. That meant the work could only take place late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

None of the equipment could be fully shut down, since every system was fully redundant. That meant moving one system at a time while its counterpart stayed online, continuously supplying clean compressed air, water pre-treatment, and medical gases to the hospital. With only a few hours to work each night, the team needed a precise plan to isolate, disconnect, and remove each redundant unit quickly and move it into position at its new home.

Rigging Route: Skates, a Crane, and a Forklift Through the Louvers

The fastest path out of the mechanical room was to set the equipment on skates and carefully roll it out.

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https://www.rbaker.com/press-room.php?id=3805&title=just-in-time-rigging-keeps-a-hospital-running-during-a-critical-enabling-project

08/11/2026

R. Baker & Son - Elite Experience

07/27/2026

Heavy Power Is The Heart Of The Data Center.. We Move The Heart. Since 1935, R. Baker & Son brings nearly a century of heavy industrial rigging expertise to mission-critical infrastructure.

07/21/2026

How Mobile and Tower Cranes Are Assembled & Dismantled

Mobile cranes come in many styles, shapes, and sizes, with the hydraulic crane and the luffing jib being the most common. R. Baker & Son has worked with just about every mobile crane on the market. Some are so large that assembling them requires multiple tractor trailers of booms and hardware, along with several smaller cranes to help put the main crane together. And of course, it takes a skilled team of riggers to assemble and later dismantle a crane that may only be needed for a single lift.

However, mobile cranes can't reach the heights or scale required to build tall buildings safely and efficiently. That's where stationary cranes come in, falling into two basic categories: internal and external. Within these, there are two primary crane types to choose from: the hammerhead crane, with its vertical mast, horizontal jib, and counterweights, and the luffing jib crane, which angles upward much like a fishing pole and also relies on counterweights. R. Baker & Son has worked with many tower crane systems as well.

Choosing the right crane depends on several factors, including the maximum weight to be lifted, the crane's overall reach, the height of the building, and how many picks are needed per day or per hour. These requirements may point to using a single crane or several, depending on the size of the project, the surrounding site conditions, and any obstacles that need to be worked around.

Let's start with what's needed to install an external crane, since these are the most common. Once the structural engineering team carefully selects the right crane for the project, erecting and eventually dismantling it involves several key steps. Here's a concise overview of the process:

https://www.rbaker.com/press-room.php?id=3804&title=how-mobile-and-tower-cranes-are-assembled-dismantled

07/15/2026

7 Ways Demolition Protects Communities & the Planet 🌏 R. Baker & Son

When most people picture demolition, they see dust clouds and falling walls. What they don't see is the careful planning, environmental responsibility, and community impact that professional demolition and dismantling companies like R. Baker & Son bring to every project.

As an experienced industrial demolition contractor, R. Baker & Son has spent decades proving that tearing things down can build better communities, cleaner environments, and stronger neighborhoods. Here are seven ways demolition and dismantling create real, lasting change.

1. Pre-Demolition Enabling Work Ensures Environmental Compliance

Before any sustainable demolition activity can begin, enabling work is often required to safely

identify and remove specific liquids, gases, and solids from a structure. This includes reclaiming refrigerant gases and oils from DX air conditioning systems, draining chilled water, hot water, and glycol from HVAC systems, emptying and cleaning old tanks or reservoirs, and removing any residual solids or powders. R. Baker & Son coordinates closely with clients, industrial hygienists, and specialized contractors to verify materials and confirm proper removal and disposal methods. This careful groundwork keeps projects clean, compliant, and environmentally responsible from day one.

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https://www.rbaker.com/press-room.php?id=3803&title=7-ways-demolition-protects-communities-the-planet

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Marlboro, NJ
07746

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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