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
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The Break Fast Show #17
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
The Break Fast Show #10
In this episode of the Break Fast Show: Free ports to drive regional expansion; Bell eyes autonomous future; Engcon upgrades tilt rotator; the British Safety Council loses the plot; and a rant that takes in sofas, boot laces and Las Vegas hotels. In addition, the show makes reference to a new CV template from UK…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #9
In the latest episode of The Break Fast Show: Doosan gets Xited about Hillhead Digital; Green Remediation gets green light in Manchester; Ritchie Bros to host online industry panels; and Spring 2021 Budget – The industry reacts. You can find out more about Hillhead Digital here: https://www.hillhead.com/digital You can check out the Ritchie Bros discussion…Read moreRead more
