In today’s show: New Liebherr ADT makes landfall in the UK – We can bring you an exclusive first look; Kobelco draws back the curtain on its new 5.0 tonne class compact excavators; and CDI implodes a massive stack in Virginia. And ahead of tomorrow’s big launch of our new show format, we take a…Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #99
The Break Fast Show #98
In today’s show: Uproar as the Royal Institute of British Architects calls for a ban on demolition; the Monticello power plant in Texas is razed in a stunning demolition blast sequence; Doosan clarifies its new “transparent bucket” technology; and we prepare to say goodbye to the current format of The Break Fast Show and to…Read moreRead more
Birchwood blast…
CDI’s one company mission to erase the US’ industrial past continues apace. This time around, the highly prolific blasting specialist has fixed its sights on a 121 metre (399 feet) tall, reinforced concrete chimney located at the Birchwood Power Plant in King George, Virginia On this occasion, Controlled Demolition, Inc was acting as explosives subcontractor…Read moreRead more
The Weekend Wrap #14
Safedem’s big blast in Bogota; plant and equipment fires rise as industry returns to work; Despe takes the TopDownWay to Denmark; and there’s yet another building collapse, this time in the UK and this time linked to demolition. All that and much, MUCH more, on The Weekend Wrap.
The Break Fast Show #97
In today’s show: Site workers warned over tobacco dangers as smoking cessation slows during lockdown; Steelwrist and Rammer forge a powerful coupler/breaker alliance; Caterpillar goes straight for the demolition market; and CDI strikes again with yet another impressive blast. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #96
In today’s show: Man injured in building collapse prompts a re-examination of the role of scaffolding in the demolition process; the latest news from Manitou; the “problem” with female operators; Caterpillar pushes out the new D4 dozer; and there’s a mixed-use development planned in Caterham that requires the attention of a suitably competent demolition contractor….Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #95
In today’s show: The TopDownWay system devised by DESPE S.p.A has been used to demolish a landmark structure at the Carlsberg factory in Copenhagen. Is it the best top down demolition system in the world? Probably. We also check out the latest hybrid excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment; applaud JCB for its stance on gender…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #94
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
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





