From as long ago as 1948, the name Squibb has been synonymous with demolition. Founder Harry Squibb was hauling waste materials from East London and the docks using a horse and cart before the Second World War. When the war ended and Harry Squibb completed his national service, he found himself ideally placed to demolish…Read moreRead more
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Don’t blame the undertaker
Have you ever been to a funeral during which it has been suggested that the undertaker was, in some way, responsible for the demise of the deceased? Of course you haven’t; such a preposterous notion would be out of place even in a particularly far-fetched Agatha Christie novel. And yet that is precisely the logic…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #590
In today’s show: We are dozing with Liebherr; Simex is a star of the small screen; JCB calls for investment in the UK’s hydrogen future; and we are taking a guided tour of a 1955 Caterpillar D8 dozer. PLUS how Leica monitors movement of existing and newly-built structures. Join us LIVE for your daily fix…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #587
In today’s show: We’re checking out all the tech within the latest generation of Hidromek excavators; Wacker Neuson is on the level; we’re back on the electricity charge with Fuchs; and you’ve heard of 3D printing. Well what about 3D paving? PLUS we’re heading Down Under to meet a satisfied John Deere excavator customer. Join…Read moreRead more
Opinion – Out of time
Kronos is the Greek God of Time. But he could just as easily be the unofficial God of Construction as so much of the industry falls under his existing jurisdiction. Virtually every aspect of demolition and construction is managed or carried out according to a pre-determined schedule. And there is a schedule for EVERYTHING. Even…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #583
In today’s show: How Volvo Finance helped a US contractor realise his dream; we’re aiming high with Montabert attachments; and mailed it – How a young woman has tamed a big Cat ADT. PLUS JCB puts a new spin on the notion of Dancing Diggers. And on top of all that, we have some Kent…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #578
The Break Fast Show host Mark Anthony is still away so he has left toda’;s show in the very capable hands of our new AI news anchor: Miss Demi Lition. So join Demi as she brings you the very latest in construction tech from across the globe. Mark Anthony is scheduled to return on Friday.
The Break Fast Show #574
In today’s show: Komatsu is about to unveil its Smart Quarry system and we have the low-down. Develon has developed its first electric mini excavator; Wirtgen’s super-fast super-highway; and giant steps are what you take, working on the moon. PLUS there is a Bobcat scale model up for grabs too. Join us LIVE for your…Read moreRead more
Demolition and the RAAC debacle
And so, predictably, the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) crisis has come home to roost. The Government’s policy of educating our young and treating our sick in schools and hospitals procured and constructed as cheaply as possible has now turned around and bitten politicians on their pasty, privileged posteriors. Concerns over RAAC have been common…Read moreRead more
Spanish power station popped
Demolition contractors have this afternoon carried out the explosive demolition of the Compostilla thermal power plant, in the Bierzo region of Spain.