In today’s episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream, we look at the importance of maintaining training during times of downturn and recession; we call for your funny, shocking and amazing demolition stories; and we share a few of our own.
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Demolition Daily #23
Demolition Daily LiveStream #22
Today’s Demolition Daily LiveStream refocuses on the prolonged HSE investigation into the boiler house collapse at the Didcot A Power Station; and the effect of those delays upon the families, friends and colleagues of the four men that were killed 1,521 days ago. The ongoing COVID-19 lockdown CANNOT be used as an excuse to forestall…Read moreRead more
Demolition Daily #21
Our guest on the Demolition Daily LiveStream today was Steve Tombs, Professor of Criminology at The Open University. He has published extensively on matters of health and safety at work, law and various aspects of corporate crime. Steve has written an explosive article about the failure of some parts of the construction industry to close…Read moreRead more
Demolition Daily #20
Today’s episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream features Shane Pace of risk assessment and insurance specialist Gallagher. We look at the demolition industry’s risk assessment track record during the COVID-19 pandemic; discuss the widely-reported rise in plant theft from sites left unoccupied during the lockdown; and we scan the horizon for any possible hike in…Read moreRead more
Demolition Daily #19
Today’s guest on the Demolition Daily LiveStream is Anthony Manson of Manson Consulting. He has described the construction procurement process as unsustainable; and suggests that the wider construction industry has been too lazy to fix it for the benefit of clients, contractors and subcontractors alike. If you enjoy this show, please be aware that Anthony…Read moreRead more
Demolition Daily #18…
In this latest episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream, we speak to business psychologist Dannielle (Danni) Haig of DH Coaching & Consulting about the psychological impact of the COVID-19 crisis and worker isolation. You can visit Danni’s new YouTube channel here. Alternatively, you can read her excellent article on the importance of diet at times…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – Cat 352 UHD…
A first-look at Caterpillar’s new demolition flagship. Were it not for the COVID-19 pandemic, I would have been in the south of France this week; enjoying some sunshine; sipping on pastis; and hanging out with the team at Caterpillar while checking out the new Cat 352 UHD demolition excavator. Sadly, with a global lockdown in…Read moreRead more
Demolition Daily #17…
No good can come from a global pandemic that has already killed more than 12,000 British citizens; that has decimated families and communities; that has closed international borders; and brought the world to a halt. But there are lessons to be learned. It is whether we choose to heed those lessons that will define the…Read moreRead more
Demolition Daily #16…
Our latest guest is Andy Hair of attachments specialist Northerntrack. Andy is scheduled to appear on a forthcoming episode of the BBC Panorama show to talk about his frustration with the implementation of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Until then, he is slumming it here on the Demolition Daily LiveStream:
Demolition Daily #15
In this episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream, we say a fond farewell to Phil Jones of Volvo Construction Equipment who sadly passed away last week; we look at the importance of upgrading industry accreditations ahead of a post-lockdown upswing in demand; and we look at the mega-companies that were established in the midst of…Read moreRead more
