Downwell Demolition goes shopping; there’s a big bang near Bristol; and we take an in-depth look at the scandalous delays plaguing the Didcot Disaster investigation. All that and more, on the Weekend Wrap.
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The Weekend Wrap #16
Divestiture fells AstraZeneca facility…
The Avlon Works facility in Avonmouth has witnessed an impressive controlled explosive demolition event. The purpose of the blast was to bring down the main building, a four-storey, 2,500 ton steel-frame structure covering nearly 1,900 square metres of the site. The demolition was carried out by PDC Ltd working alongside Divestiture at the 40-hectare Avlon…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #107
In today’s show: AstraZeneca building goes out with a bang; construction apprentice numbers decline; hats off to Hitachi (and you can check out the full presentation here; and who’s buying Hyundais. All that and more on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #106
In today’s show: Avonmouth braces for a big blast later today; today is also the day to get connected with Hitachi; if you’re a demolition contractor, Basildon Borough Council needs you. And why UK demolition contractors are Champions League level teams competing on a playing surface that is barely fit for a pub team. All…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #105
In today’s show: Another false dawn for the families of the Didcot 4; a building materials firm is hit with a HAVS fine; there is a call for a demolition contractor to flex its muscles in Perth; and we ask what is louder – a social media influencer or a hydraulic breaker. And the answer…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #104
In today’s show: Pre-inquest hearing into Didcot demolition disaster scheduled to start today; Hitachi gets ready to connect; new research shows that construction has the second lowest percentage of self-employed workers; and we look ahead to the premiere of a world exclusive look at the latest demolition excavator offering from the mighty Volvo. All that…Read moreRead more
Volvo goes straight for demolition – EXCLUSIVE
We all know that Volvo Construction Equipment is one of the most innovative companies in the construction and demolition equipment arena. We know that Volvo Construction Equipment is a key supplier to the global demolition industry. And we know that Volvo excavators are the weapon of choice for demolition companies right across the world. But…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #103
In today’s show: Construction and demolition workers are urged to keep using face masks even after COVID restrictions are finally lifted; Downwell Demolition goes shopping in Little Clacton; CDI topples 33 wind turbines; and JCB and Aston Martin mark their global partnership with a stunning new telescopic handler All that and more on The Break…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #102
In today’s show: A UK demolition man has been shot dead; INMALO goes mobile in the fight against site dust; Hitachi shares some autonomous secrets; and, in a new segment, we check out who is buying new equipment All that and much more besides, on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #100
In today’s show: Volvo’s Straight Boom solution for demolition applications; Caterpillar unveils new generation of materials handlers; Mammoet carries out a mammoth bridge lift; And the HSE consults on PPE provision for “limb (b) workers. (https://tinyurl.com/2suckb3r) All that and more on the 100th (and new-look) episode of The Break Fast Show.
