Canadian officials are considering making rat extermination a demolition pre-requisite. Following a recent incident in which hundreds of rats fled a Vancouver demolition contract, Canadian officials are believed to be considering the extermination of the animals a condition of contract on forthcoming demolition projects. Faced with an exploding rat population, partially the result of a…Read moreRead more
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What Price Sustainability…?
Exclusive audio podcast by Terry Quarmby, president of the Institute of Demolition Engineers. Anyone with even the most tenuous link to the demolition business knows that demolition contractors are the undisputed world leaders in the recycling and reuse of materials, a fact that has put this industry at the very forefront of the drive for…Read moreRead more
Demolition City champion crowned…
Demolition News has crowned its Demolition City World Champion. It was a tough battle and one that those of us of a certain age (and with a proper job to worry about) stood no chance of winning. The Demolition City World Championships has drawn to a close and our clear winner is “Hicko” who achieved…Read moreRead more
Grant cutbacks will “impact industry training”…
National Demolition Training Group hits back over “swingeing” grant funding cuts. Howard Button, chief executive of both the National Federation of Demolition Contractors and the National demolition Training Group and a keen advocate of workforce training, has hit back angrily over cuts to NVQ grant funding announced by Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Button believes…Read moreRead more
Looking ahead to IDE seminar at One Great George Street…
On 25 September, the IDE will gather at One Great George Street for a truly international event. The Institute of Demolition Engineers is gearing up for its next seminar at One Grea George Street in London. And vice president John Woodward has put together a tremendous and truly international programme that will include presentations from:…Read moreRead more
Exclusive Interview with EDA presdient, Yves Canessa…
Demolition News has been granted an exclusive interview with EDA president, Yves Canessa. In an exclusive interview with Demolition News, European Demolition Association president Yves Canessa lays out his thoughts on the demolition industry of today, and tomorrow. You have now been EDA president for more than a year. What do you think you have…Read moreRead more
When art imitates life…
Demolition expert offers script guidance for new theatre production It is rare that demolition people are portrayed on stage or screen. In fact, the only example that springs to mind is the lamentable Sylvester Stallone movie Demolition Man which, as it turned out, had absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with demolition. However, a new play…Read moreRead more
Woodward heading for Swadlincote…
IDE vice-president John Woodward will be speaking in Swadlincote on 11 February 2009. IDE vice-president and Demolition News regular John Woodward is making a return visit to the Midlands region of The Institute of Construction Management on Wednesday 11 February to speak about North Sea Oil Rig Demolition. The talk will take place at 8.00…Read moreRead more
New boss at General…
After more than four years with William Verry Limited, Geoff Taylor, Pre-Construction Director, has decided to take up a new position as Chief Executive of The General Group, which includes the successful General Demolition company. The appointment will take effect from 2nd February 2009. Craig Jones, Chief Executive of The Verry Group says: “We are…Read moreRead more
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
