In today’s show: Post-pandemic return to work sparks massive increase in plant and equipment fires; construction hit hard by insolvencies despite fall in company failures (you can read the report here; the European Demolition Association has signalled a return to normality; and we have a mean, green Avant machine to show you. PLUS online sexism…Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #94
The Break Fast Show #93
In today’s show. Scotland’s Safedem carries out stunning explosive demolition in Colombian capital; remaining portion of tragic Miami condo felled as tropical storm approaches; and Caterpillar shows off its new line of S-Type quick couplers. PLUS, the countdown to our 100th show and a major rebranding is now officially underway.
Tragic block demolished as storm approaches…
The remaining part of a Miami area condo that collapsed on 24 June has been demolished ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa. A decision to move up the demolition was taken amidst the threat of a secondary collapse that could potentially endanger rescue crews still searching through the rubble. Meanwhile, officials said the…Read moreRead more
Safedem’s Colombian blend…
The former headquarters of the Minesterio de Defence Nacional (Ministry of Defence) in Bogota, Colombia has been demolished by explosives. The project was delivered by an international consortia led by Colombian contractor Yamill Montenegro, with international explosives engineers Safedem from UK, and Spanish contractor dMol. The (up to) 7 storey complex of structures (with over…Read moreRead more
The Weekend Wrap #13
In another packed episode: Nine firms share the spoils as Teeside framework is confirmed; construction sector suicides are on the rise; the police are taking he fight to the plant thieves with the formation of a new division; and a man is found guilty of on-site murder. All that and more, on The Weekend Wrap.
Demolition World #2 featuring Rye Demolition
Rye Group is one of those demolition companies that flies below the radar. It carries out prestigious work for some equally prestigious clients, but it does so without fuss or fanfare. However, as the company nails its colours to an environmental future with its “Sustainable Standard” mission statement, Demolition World has dragged them into the…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #92
In today’s show: Construction suicides on the rise; prompt payment scheme sets out to aid smaller contractors; Volvo shows off full 20 tonne excavator menu; a bucket that was built to last; the Welsh government announces freeze on road construction; a Portsmouth car park is earmarked for demolition; and we look ahead to the second…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #91
In today’s show: Police plays an ACE in the fight against plant theft; safety warning over angle grinder chainsaw attachment; Bobcat plays in sweeper role; and first look at the all-new episode of Demolition World featuring Rye Demolition.
The Break Fast Show #90
In today’s show: A labourer is found guilty of on-site murder; the International Powered Access Federation (IPF) continues to set the safety standard; we get up close with the new PC490 HRD excavator and K100 boom system from Komatsu; KDC Contractors hit the recruitment trail; and there are hot demolition project leads in Stockport and…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #88
In today’s show: Why the nine contractors named on the Teesside steelworks demolition framework should be afforded sufficient time to tackle this challenging job; engineers’ report “major structural damage” went unheeded prior to Miami block collapse; the departure of migrant workers could spark a rise in fake CSCS cards; and Bomag lifts the lid on…Read moreRead more
