Four demolition workers went to work at the Didcot A Power Station on 23 February, 2016. They never made it home. Nine years later, the investigation into the tragedy remains ongoing. In this video, we honour the memories of Mick Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw and their families.
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Nine Years – A Didcot tribute
Rudall resigns
DemolitionNews understands that Duncan Rudall has resigned as chief executive officer of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors. Although he shadowed former CEO Howard Button for a time, he has been officially in the role for a little over two years. The timing of his arrival was not ideal. He inherited the fallout from the…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #880
In today’s show: Husqvarna unveils the latest word in interchangeable battery technology; caring for big Cat equipment Down Under; JCB declares the Hydrogen is working; and we’re going behind the scenes at an intelligent LiuGong factory. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: In demolition and construction, no-one can hear you scream. Join host Mark Anthony LIVE…Read moreRead more
Grenfell Tower set for demolition
The BBC is tonight reporting that the remnants of Grenfell Tower are to be demolished, almost eight years after a fire claimed the lives of 72 people. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has reportedly told a meeting with bereaved relatives and survivors. The decision follows several years of debate over the future of the 24-storey…Read moreRead more
Keltbray’s CMA fine increased
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has handed down its judgment in respect of Keltbray’s appeal of the fine the contractor received as part of a Competition and Markets Authority probe into bid rigging and collusion in the UK demolition sector. In disposing of the appeal, the Tribunal has increased the penalty payable by Keltbray from £16…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #847
In today’s show: Is this the most desirable backhoe loader you have ever seen? Develon has the X factor in quarry applications; they’re serving Hamm down in the Black Forest; and when old Cats Fight. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: How the powers that be in the demolition and construction sector distract workers from the…Read moreRead more
IDE gets its swagger back
Do you remember when you were younger. You’d get some new clothes, a suit maybe, or a new haircut. As a result, you walked just a bit taller. You had an air; a swagger. During the back-to-back presidencies of Dr Terry Quarmby and John Woodward, the Institute of Demolition Engineers had that same swagger. It…Read moreRead more
Embodied Carbon Briefing Document
The existential threat to the demolition sector is a lot like COVID-19 – Just because no-one is talking about it doesn’t mean the problem has gone away. With that in mind, DemolitionNews has compiled a new briefing document that calls upon and links to all the latest reports and research into the subject of embodied…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #810
In today’s show: Las Vegas says goodbye to the Tropicana; we have an exclusive interview with one of the people behind the autonomous and battery electric hauler that will shape the mining sector; Dieci’s quick change act; and Sunderland has a new bridge – But don’t Wear it out. PLUS in today’s episode of Mark’s…Read moreRead more
Redhead remembered…
It is a few weeks since we broke the regrettable news that the much-admired Redhead Demolitions had sought voluntary liquidation. We have since heard from Janet Redhead who wanted to place on record the legacy and loss of this once revered company. Janet says: How unfortunate that such a great business run so extremely well…Read moreRead more
