In today’s episode: The value of construction disputes rises amidst COVID delays; JCB uses pedal power in platinum fundraiser; there’s a school sports pavilion that requires the attention of a competent demolition contractor; and we have a MASSIVE celebration of the blaster’s art. PLUS, you can catch a first glimpse of our brand new, long…Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #81
A celebration of the blaster’s art
Four and a half minutes of explosive awesomeness. Explosive demolition might account for only a small percentage of all the demolition that takes place around the world. But there is no denying that it’s the part of the sector the public finds most fascinating. Well, the secret to online success is giving the public what…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #80
In today’s show: UK construction job vacancies hit an all-time high; Coinford Plant places massive excavator order with Hitachi; Engcon brings its tiltrotators and quick couplers to smaller excavators; and there’s a demolition project in Oxford just waiting for the right contractor. PLUS, undercarriage and wear part supplier Astrak has a solution to summer boredom…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #79
In today’s show: How the extension of COVID restrictions might impact upon the construction sector; London labour rates are on the rise; French attachment manufacturer Arden Equipment sets up shop in the heart of the UK; and it’s a happy anniversary to Demo Diva. All that plus a look ahead to a virtual product launch…Read moreRead more
French flair, Coventry convenience…
Arden Equipment sets up shop in the UK. French attachment manufacturer Arden Equipment recently opened a dedicated facility in Coventry to better serve customers here in the UK. And, as ever, DemolitionNews was the first on the case.
The Break Fast Show #78
In today’s show: Federation of Master Builders is the latest to raise concerns over the impact of materials shortages; there’s TWO new demolition opportunities in Manchester; CDI fells three Stateside stacks in spectacular fashion; and we welcome on board our latest show sponsor, Miller GroundBreaking. And why gagging orders are generally a bad idea. All…Read moreRead more
The Weekend Wrap #10
Nine people killed in a demolition accident in South Korea; big blasts in Staffordshire and Shetland; materials shortages threaten to undermine the current construction boom; and a breath of fresh air from Manitou. All that and more, in The Weekend Wrap.
The Break Fast Show #77
In today’s show: Speculation surrounds Gwangju accident that killed nine people; the MP for Didcot has responded to our call for an end to the HSE investigation into the power station collapse that killed four; A breath of fresh air from Manitou; and McGee keeps on trucking with new city-friendly Scanias. All that PLUS a…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #76
In a break from our usual lighthearted fare, today’s show is dedicated entirely to the South Korea building collapse that has claimed the lives of at least nine people. The show contains dash-cam footage of the moment a five-storey building falls onto a bus. Viewer discretion is advised.
Rig brought crashing down…
Veolia blows legs off UK’s industrial past. Veolia has carried out the successful collapse of the Ninian North oil platform. The explosive event took place at the Dales Voe decommissioning facility in Shetland that is operated by Veolia and Peterson. Built in Scotland in 1978, the Ninian platform is a 14,200 tonne steel structure that…Read moreRead more
