The Break Fast Show #192

In today’s show: Evansville tower toppled in controlled explosive event; Husqvarna embraces remote working with its new demolition robot line-up; Volvo makes a 5G call to a Swedish forest with remarkable results; and stick around to the end of the show for a surprising tearjerker of a film. All that and more, on The Break…Read moreRead more

We will not see their like again…

Diesel-fuelled machines have been the driving force behind demolition and construction projects for as long as any of can can remember. But soon, their time will be at an end.

The Weekend Wrap #33

A giant awakens in Germany; Hyundai joins the Squid Game; and we ask: Is the Health and Safety Executive fit for purpose? All that and more, on The Weekend Wrap.

The Break Fast Show #191

In today’s show: CDI topples 21 wind turbines; Caterpillar completes next-gen mini excavator upgrade; Ausa joins the telematics revolution; Blackwood Plant Hire joins the Xwatch revolution; and Manitou upgrades its sense of humour. All that and more, on the Break Fast Show.

The Break Fast Show #190

In today’s show: Is the HSE even fit for purpose any more?; we’re headed Down Under for a spot of bridge demolition; Doosan underlines its commitment to innovation; we’re talking asset valuation with Ritchie Bros; and the new book has landed PLUS we play out today with an extended film from Hyundai who have apparently…Read moreRead more

The Break Fast Show #189

In today’s show: Teesworks demolition at the double; the unspoken obstacle on the road to zero emissions; Doosan applies the power; and Sir Robert McAlpine seizes the environmental initiative. PLUS we say a massive congratulations to John Thompson of Thompsons of Prudhoe who has just collected his MBE at Windsor Castle. All that and more,…Read moreRead more

The Break Fast Show #188

In today’s show: The National Infrastructure Commission is keen on green; a German giant goes to work; we will be braving the elements in the company of a JCB excavator; and we look ahead to the Executive Hire Show 2022. PLUS we look at the prevalence of bullying within the construction industry; and there’s a…Read moreRead more

Construction’s climate of fear…

A new report says that, despite wider mental health awareness within the sector, bullying remains prevalent in the UK construction industry. This is a subject we have covered numerous times over the years, most recently in this article from August 2020.

The Break Fast Show #187

In today’s show: Gove grovels over Grenfell gaff; delicate demolition removes the Windscale chimney from the Cumbrian skyline; HMRC confirms there will be no fuel duty relief for HVO; and Hyundai joins Squid Game. PLUS you can read an exclusive new publication from Dr Terry Quarmby on sustainability through the ages by following this link:…Read moreRead more

The Break Fast Show #185

In today’s show: Downwell Demolition hits the recruitment trail; we have Bobcat on the phone; JCB powers ahead; and a one-off Liebherr excavator goes to work. We also look back at last night’s demolition and construction equipment extravaganza. PLUS we have a hot new demolition project lead in Oldham to tell you about. All that…Read moreRead more