Splitting from our publishing partners. It is with a heavy heart and more than a little regret that I must announce that – with immediate effect – DemolitionNews and the Demolition magazine has parted company with Chambers Media, its publishing partner of some three years. Chambers Media played a key role in establishing the Demolition…Read moreRead more
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Parting of the ways…
Shannon update…
Positive news emerges on young woman hurt in demolition accident. It is just over a month since 20-year old Shannon Brasier was critically injured in an incident on a demolition site in Southend. At the time of the accident, she was said to be fighting for her life due to the extent and severity of…Read moreRead more
ARCA unveils ALFA app…
Web app allows contractors to rate operative performance. The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) has announced the availability of a performance rating app for short-term asbestos removal operatives. The Asbestos Labour Feedback App, ALFA, the first of its kind in the industry, enables ARCA member licensed asbestos removal contractors to rate the performance and behaviour…Read moreRead more
Three fined over demolition death
“Inadequate planning and inadequate safety provision” cited in demolition death prosecution. Portsmouth Crown Court heard how David Shayler, an employee of Ryde Demolition Limited, was removing roof timbers by hand with a colleague, when a gable wall partially collapsed causing him to fall backwards striking his head against a stack of roof tiles. An investigation…Read moreRead more
Tough times for Coleman Group…
Latest statement shines light on industry issues. It is two months since we reported that Coleman Group was restructuring amidst financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But fresh details filed with Companies House reveals that this is just one of the issues facing the company. According to Construction News today, the company took a…Read moreRead more
Big names share Scottish spoils…
Scottish framework demonstrates local loyalty. Twenty-three Scottish SMEs are set to benefit from an £18 million a year contract to offer demolition and deconstruction services to all local authorities and housing associations. The Scotland Excel framework is the second-generation framework for demolition designed to help councils deliver planned demolitions and deconstruction as part of regeneration…Read moreRead more
Cantillon acquired…
Concrete-frame specialist takes majority stake in respected demolition firm. The Morrisroe Group has acquired a majority shareholding in demolition contractor Cantillon. According to a statement from Morrisroe, “This is a strategic move by Brian Morrisroe that demonstrates confidence in the construction industry and further strengthens the position of the Morrisroe Group as a market leader….Read moreRead more
Northbank no more…
Social media statements suggest company has folded. A plethora of social media posts on Facebook and LinkedIn late last night suggest that North West of England demolition contractor Northbank Demolition has folded. The news broke too late to obtain official confirmation; but former employees have taken to social media to express their sadness at the…Read moreRead more
Cypriot solution sought
RVA appointed to oversee dismantling of Cypriot power station Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has awarded RVA Group a consultancy services contract for Moni Power Station (MPS) dismantling and associated works. MPS is located on the south coast of the island of Cyprus, approximately 14 km east from Limassol. It started operation in the mid-1960s…Read moreRead more
Speaking out on scaffolding
AR Demolition boss calls for change of mindset over use of scaffolding. Richard Dolman, managing director of AR Demolition, has demonstrated the kind of leadership he will require when he takes up the reins as president of the Institute of Demolition Engineers (IDE) by calling upon the industry to change its mindset in the wake…Read moreRead more
