No details available on this as yet but worthy of posting anyway.
General
Power Station implosion…
Sledgehammer to crack nut or justified decision…?
Our friends at TopSkips bring us the unlikely yet true story that UK local authorities are using anti-terror laws to combat the increasing problem of fly-tipping. According to TopSkips, a recent survey showed that 77 councils admitted using the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (Ripa) to crack down on domestic waste, littering or fly-tipping offences….Read moreRead more
Do not upset an equipment operator (Part II)…
Back in October, we brought you video footage of what happens when a dozer operator gets angry. And now comes news of a civil engineer who sought revenge on his estranged wife with the use of a JCB backhoe loader. UK trade magazine Contract Journal has the full details.
Where music and demolition met, for one last time…
The iconic Astoria music venue in the heart of London’s theatre-land has played host to some of the biggest and most notorious bands in the music business. In its 30-year history, the Astoria’s 2,000 capacity venue played host to everyone from the Beach Boys and David Bowie to today’s stars such as Amy Winehouse, Oasis…Read moreRead more
Clifford Devlin goes trackside…
Demolition contractor Clifford Devlin is now able to carry out lineside demolition for rail projects following its accreditation to Link Up V2 – the UK rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme. The achievement followed a successful audit by Achilles in January 2009. It means Clifford Devlin is able to fully participate in construction and engineering projects…Read moreRead more
Equipment theft takes and expensive twist…
UK trade magazine Contract Journal is reporting the theft of an unusual and VERY expensive item of equipment from its premises in Cannock just before Christmas. The machine in question is a gold-plated and diamond-encrusted Caterpillar Model Sixty dozer, and is one of only 500 in the world. Read the full story here.
Caterpillar’s health and safety resource…
Having had a small dig at the plant giant (below) for its ill-timed “video of the week”, it seems only fair to redress the balance and highlight something that Caterpillar does spectacularly well. The company has created a dedicated health and safety website that is simply brimming with video and pdf download goodness. Anyone in…Read moreRead more
New Volvo high reach…
On Friday of this week, the world’s construction and demolition press will descend upon Paris for the pre-Intermat press conference during which the major manufacturers will afford them a sneak preview of the machines that will be on display at the show later in the year. One of the most interesting machines from a demolition…Read moreRead more
New Haven contractors face possible writ…
More than two years after the New Haven Coliseum was felled by controlled implosion, both the contractor and the city of New Haven are facing legal action over damaged caused to a nearby museum. Read the full story here and watch the implosion video below:
NFDC AGM…
The UK’s National Federation of Demolition Contractors will welcome its new President at its annual general meeting/luncheon in London on 6 March 2009. Anyone wishing to attend the luncheon can find a booking form by clicking here.
