The final stacks fall at Stewartby Brickworks, we have a Kobelco high reach excavator in a fight to the finish with a water tower, Engcon makes a stand; and we accompany Doosan to the Arctic Circle. All that and more, on The Weekend Wrap.
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The Weekend Wrap #26
Business Briefing for September 2012
Fresh out of national lockdown, mired in a materials shortage, and blighted by a skills shortage that just refuses to die, the UK construction sector has now had to contend with massive fuel availability issues. Did it impact positivity? Not even slightly. Builders’ Conference CEO Neil Edwards looks over a month in which the industry…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #156
In today’s show: The Health and Safety sets its crosshairs on site dust; e’re off to the Arctic Circle in the company of Doosan; CASE shows off its most powerful compact tracked loader; things come full circle for Taylor & Braithwaite, Hyundai Construction Equipment and civil engineering firm Waitings; and G O’Brien’s kit goes under…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #155
In today’s show: Paradise lost as power plant tumbles; compaction goes cabless; The Site Equipment Show opens its doors TONIGHT; and tilty operators, if you want to protect your pride and joy, Engcon has got you covered. All that and more on The Break Fast Show.
The Site Equipment Show
Minimum chat and maximum action. That is the promise driving a new and LIVE monthly show that is dedicated to the latest and greatest construction and demolition equipment. The first-ever episode airs tonight LIVE at 6pm UK time and it features contributions from the likes of Bell, CASE, Doosan, JCB, Kubota, Manitou, MB Crusher, Montabert…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #154
In today’s show: HS2 puts fuels to the test; a Kobelco high reach takes on a massive water tower; would you like to recycle polystyrene?; and we bring you a sneak peek at our all new equipment show. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
DSR drops Stewartby stacks…
Years of planning and preparation came to an end yesterday when the last four chimneys at Stewartby Brickworks were demolished. DSR Demolition made a mark on history by safely bringing the chimneys down in a controlled explosion. DSR’s Simon Ogden was chosen for the job as he has demolished chimneys there in the past. Special…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #152
In today’s show: End of an era as Stewartby’s final four stacks fall; JCB in the black despite COVID; Lehnhoff bridges the gap; and we’ll be joined by Rob Oliver of the CEA to discuss Futureworx. All that and more on The Break Fast Show.
No Agenda – Down-skilling by stealth…
Should the demolition industry be using CSCS operatives to plug the CCDO operative shortfall? Should demolition contractors be permitted to sub-contract out demolition work won because of their “elite level” status to non-elite level contractors; is work won by an ISO accredited demolition contractor still ISO accredited if it is carried out by a non-ISO…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #151
In today’s show: Making the CASE for a new line in backhoe loaders; down-skilling by stealth – we hear our thoughts; we say congratulations to both Engcon and Steelwrist; Xwatch takes control of safety; and Futureworx: where technology and people meet – Literally. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
