As the world moves towards the use of cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, there is a very real danger that the remnants of our fossil-fuelled past could be left behind as “climate orphans”. In this exclusive episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream, we speak to Martin Bjerregaard of D3 Consulting, a company that is…Read moreRead more
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Tackling the “Climate Orphans”
Demolition Daily #33
Last night, I listened to a Content with Media podcast by Peter Haddock that talked about how the construction industry charity – The Lighthouse Club – is attempting to help workers and their families impacted by the Coronavirus whilst trying to plug a financial hole in the charity’s coffers also caused by the pandemic. Today’s…Read moreRead more
Demolition Daily #32
With lockdown restrictions seemingly on the verge of being reduced, today’s episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream looks at the countless issues facing demolition and construction companies and employees working under the shadow of a Coronavirus that refuses to go away.
Demolition Daily #31
From the taste of tea from a flask, through the rubber smell of site gloves, the distant THUNK of a hydraulic hammer and the snug feeling of a well-fitted hard hat. Today’s episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream is dedicated to a few of my favourite things.
Demolition Daily #30
In the latest episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream, we look at the findings of The Construction Index’s report into the UK demolition sector and ask if the turnover and profit levels accomplished by the sector’s Top 20 firms is in any way indicative of the wider industry. (I apologise in advance for the picture…Read moreRead more
Demolition Daily #29
Having lost today’s guest with just a few minutes to spare, the latest episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream is a free-wheeling, flying-by-the-seat-of-our pants affair in which we cover a variety of topics including: the news that lockdown restrictions are slowly being lifted in Italy; a look at the newly-published list of the Top UK…Read moreRead more
Demolition Daily #28
In today’s episode, we look at the lunacy of cutting jobs and cutting wages when the industry stands on the cusp of a surge in demand and workload. We also look ahead to the Demolition Social Club 3 – The Revenge which will take place next Wednesday.
Demolition Daily #27
Today’s guest on the Demolition Daily LiveStream is Neil Edwards, CEO of market intelligence provider, The Builders’ Conference. Edwards reveals that April 2020 was a HUGE month for new construction contract awards; but expresses some concerns over the industry’s ability to realise these contracts to fruition against the COVID-19 backdrop.
Demolition Daily #26
Today’s episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream celebrates the birthday of a former IDE president, a true ambassador of the industry, and one of demolition’s finest.
Demolition Daily #25
The latest episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream was produced to coincide with International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) and looks at the construction and demolition sector’s failure to eradicate industry accidents and fatalities.
