On Sunday 23 February 2025, the demolition industry will mark the ninth anniversary of the Didcot Disaster in which four men – Mick Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw – were killed. In advance of that anniversary, Thames Valley Police has issued its latest annual statement. Today marks the ninth anniversary of the…Read moreRead more
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Nine Years On – Police statement on Didcot
The just funding the pursuit of the unjust
The Environment Agency’s decision to fund its efforts to combat waste crime by charging businesses that play by the rules has been branded illogical and unjust by aggregate producers. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) — representing companies who legitimately recycle and reuse millions of tonnes of demolition and construction waste to produce recycled aggregate as…Read moreRead more
Armac takes prostate stand
UK demolition contractor Armac Group has announced that it is offering free prostate cancer testing to its male staff; and is calling upon other demolition contractors to join in the fight against this potentially deadly condition. Prostate Cancer now effects 1 in 8 men in the UK and is now believed to be the UK’s…Read moreRead more
Glasgow collapse – Update
We exclusively reported on the uncontrolled demolition collapse that took place in Glasgow yesterday. Now, more details are beginning to emerge. The demolition work was being undertaken by National Federation of Demolition Contractors member company, Paisley-based Bardem using a high reach excavator on hire from AW Demolition. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud “crack” just before…Read moreRead more
JFH sold to staff
Industry news portal Construction Enquirer is reporting that ownership of demolition contractor John F Hunt is to pass to an Employee Ownership trust. Charman John Hall said the move was a natural step for the £157 million-turnover demolition, construction and regeneration specialist. He said: “Selling the Group to a third party or breaking it up…Read moreRead more
The second coming of Redhead?
It’s been a few weeks since we exclusively reported that the much-respected Redhead Demolitions had slipped quietly into voluntary liquidation, bringing its near-60 year history to a close. But something is afoot. This weekend, DemolitionNews took a fresh look at the company’s listing at Companies House. And it appears that the company may be about…Read moreRead more
ECY files for administration
DemolitionNews understands that that attachment specialist ECY Haulmark has filed for administration. At the same time, Thomas Plant Hire has acquired ECY’s excavator attachment business as part of a pre-pack deal with the administrators that will see 20 ECY jobs retained. The attachments will be offered through the newly-formed Thomas Attachments company. ECY Haulmark represented…Read moreRead more
Who is getting ousted?
NFDC rule change surely has a target in mind. Following a meeting 0n 21 March, the National Federation of Demolition Contractors has announced a rule change. Henceforth, NFDC Officer positions from Regional Vice-Chairman up to President can only be held by persons who have been employed on a PAYE basis for a minimum of two…Read moreRead more
Simon Barlow steps down
Simon Barlow has stepped down as both chairman of the National Demolition Training Group and second vice president of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors. The news comes as Barlow’s Rye Demolition company appoints administrators to oversee the company’s liquidation. Barlow was (and is) passionate about demolition training. So his decision to leave his NDTG…Read moreRead more
A small victory
Councillors stick with decision to demolish Birmingham’s Ringway Centre. Birmingham’s landmark Ringway Centre – described as one of the city’s ‘brutalist icons’ – is set to be demolished despite a campaign to save it. Birmingham City Council’s planning committee yesterday approved plans for the building in Smallbrook Queensway to be demolished and for three apartment…Read moreRead more
