DENVER — Demolition crews are tearing down the former Denver7 building at 123 Speer Boulevard.

On Thursday, Denver7 got an up-close look at the progress.

The building, which served as the home of Denver7 for decades, is being demolished using conventional methods rather than implosion due to cost considerations, according to Paul Koch, Construction Executive for Milender White.

"It's not as easy as just pressing a button," Koch said. "They're crunching and munching with the teeth and the jaws."

Demo crews expect the entire building to be down in about four weeks.

After that, they'll focus on clearing out the site and priming it for development.

The demolition comes after a challenging period for the property. Asbestos abatement was completed in five months. Since the new owner, Prope

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