In a statement, the group said, “The highest priority of the development team is the concern for the families involved. On its website, Citadel Builders stated, “While we don't yet know what caused the accident at the Hard Rock site, we would like our clients, friends and the general public to rest assured that we are working with some of the finest engineering minds in the world and will get to the bottom of it.”ġ031 Canal Development is the development company behind the project. owns the project, located at 1031 Canal St., and had contracted Citadel Builders to construct the hotel. “We are in communication with local partners and officials to ensure we take appropriate action where and as needed.” “We are collaborating with the other fine response organizations, as well as the resilient people of New Orleans-our friends and neighbors for more than 27 years,” Hard Rock International said in a statement Tuesday, Oct.
According to CNN, the threat of a potential tropical storm played a role in the decision to demolish the cranes. 18, the mayor’s office revealed engineers were planning to conduct a controlled demolition of the two cranes as early as Saturday afternoon, Oct.