In today’s extended show: The death of five recycling plant workers has finally come to court; North London regeneration scheme under starters orders; French architects demonstrate ignorance of demolition; and yet more demolition work is up for grabs. We also look at the ongoing uptick in construction demand and examine the potential impact upon the…Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #19
The Break Fast Show #18
In today’s show: UK Government kick-starts Green Revolution with £1.0 billion cash injection; JCB is back on the recruitment drive; Bobcat’s new compact wheel loader goes into full production; and we have not one but TWO hot new project leads to share, courtesy of The Builders’ Conference. And if you’d like to find out more…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #17
In today’s show: Brokk unveils its largest-ever demolition robot; Net Zero ambitions will require 350,000 new construction workers; and the Construction Equipment Association CEA) is to host an online seminar on equipment electrification. You can pre-register for the CEA event here: https://tinyurl.com/wwxj3dnx
Wood River plant falls
Yesterday, a successful controlled blast brought down the three stacks at the Wood River Power Plant in Illinois. According to local news reports, the implosion went off without a hitch. The dust suppression on the project was carried out using HKD Blue equipment. And the fine folks at HKD Blue very kindly sent us the…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #16
In today’s show: Wood River Power Plant stacks imploded; contractor fined over worker burn incident; Peregrine falcons halt gas holder demolition; and JCB equipment spearheads mine clearance operations in Afghanistan. All this and more in today’s Break Fast Show.
Plantworx perfecting plans
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA), the owner of the Plantworx trade show, is set to announce plans for Plantworx events from the latter part of 2021 through to 2023. The team behind the event remains committed to providing a meeting place for construction industry professionals and suppliers, including the 150 strong CEA membership. The CEA…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #13
In the new-look show today: Total Controlled Demolition becomes the latest to hit the recruitment trail; Balfour Beatty is back in the black; the US’ National Demolition Association has a new president; and the Plantworx exhibition organisers are hatching plans.
The Break Fast Show #12
In today’s show: O’Keefe appoints a new managing director; McGee Group joins the Wharf pack; The construction industry is still falling short on gender equality; And the Hillhead exhibition has shifted back….AGAIN. All this and more on the Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #11
In today’s show: Construction tops table of UK start-ups; a Walsall whopper is up for grabs; CDC hits the recruitment trail; and it’s International Women’s Day. You can find out more about the start-up survey here: You can find you more on the Walsall whopper contract here: And you can sign-up for the Demolition News…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – This Woman’s Work…
Jacqui Miller-Charlton was a woman in construction long before anyone called for more women in construction. She has juggled marriage and motherhood while helping to build Miller GroundBreaking into a global engineering company. And she has done it all while retaining her trademark femininity. To mark International Women’s Day, Jacqui Miller-Charlton joined us LIVE to…Read moreRead more
