The issue of cyclists being struck by or crushed by trucks is a story that – sadly – we have reported on countless time in the past. We all know that some cyclists try to overtake slowing tippers and other heavy vehicles on the inside, only to be crushed when the truck turns left. It’s…Read moreRead more
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Lighting the way to road safety
The Break Fast Show #65
In today’s show: Hyundai prepares to unveil its new HX Series of excavators; a demolition contractor is required for a project in Sheffield; and FHOSS Illuminated Safety Solutions lights the way to improved cycle lane safety. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show. And oyu can find our extended show notes here.
The Break Fast Show #64
In today’s episode, sponsored by FHOSS Illuminated Safety Solutions: Tragedy compounded as teenage worker succumbs to injuries sustained in accident that killed his father; a sneak preview of the next product launch from Bobcat; and a Kobelco high reach excavator demonstrates its boom change capabilities. All that and more, in The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #63
In today’s show: DSR Demolition’s double detonation; a Luton car park is earmarked for demolition; the eyes of the construction equipment world turn to Maltby; and Doosan steers towards an electric future. All that and more in The Break Fast Show. You can find extended show notes for today’s show here: https://tinyurl.com/3h9279pb
Perry Barr reaches final destination
End of the line for eyesore Midlands railway station. In a week that saw the biggest shake-up of the UK rail sector for decades, the 1960s eyesore Perry Barr Station has been demolished and work is now underway on new building.
Video – If at first you don’t succeed…
Ohio stack falls at second time of asking. Demolition crews were forced to rethink the demolition of a 121 metre tall stack at the former Ohio Edison Generating Plant in Niles, Ohio when an estimated 38 kilogrammes failed to bring down the structure. After a quick rethink, the crew opted to hit the stack again,…Read moreRead more
The Weekend Wrap #7
Doosan unveils TWO new wheel loaders; Yanmar launches THREE mini excavators; and JCB takes ONE giant step on the road to zero emissions. Join us as we look back over another massive week for the combined demolition and construction sector.
DSR detonates…
Earlier today, DSR Demolition‘s Simon Ogden once again followed in the footsteps of his late father and brother Dominic to bring 2 brickwork chimneys safely to the ground at Saxon Works in Whittlesey. Despite high winds, the blast went ahead without a hitch, just shortly before 10am the 50-year-old chimneys were brought down in sequence,…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #62
In today’s show: Father killed and son critically injured in site incident; Yanmar rolls VT to introduce three new mini excavators; there’s demolition work to be had in Oldham; AR Demolition is recruiting excavator operators; and Aggrecycle is letting the train take the strain. All that and more on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #61
In today’s show: A lift incident in Liverpool leaves two workers seriously injured; a community centre in St Albans requires the attention of a demolition contractor; the roll-out of Doosan’s new wheel loaders gathers pace; and we look back at a forward-looking show in which we posed the question: Who will be the Tesla of…Read moreRead more
