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Isolated at home and – possibly – facing mounting debts and an uncertain income and job security? One of the unseen side effects of the Coronavirus lockdown is the impact upon the mental health of those working in demolition and construction. So, in today’s episode of the Demolition Daily LiveStream, we’re delighted to welcome James…Read moreRead more

Today’s guest on the Demolition Daily LiveStream is Dave Smith, a blacklisted construction union activist and author who is running a campaign to et all non-essential construction sites closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. He is also calling upon ALL sector workers to be treated as PAYE employees for the duration of the current pandemic. You…Read moreRead more

Finally! The meaning of furlough explained. In Episode #11 of the Demolition Daily LiveStream, we welcome Ben Power of Springhouse Solicitors to discuss the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, furloughed employees, and the support (or lack thereof) available to self-employed workers in the UK demolition and construction industry. Ben has very kindly provided some specific…Read moreRead more

In this episode of the Demolition Daily LiveSteam, we look ahead to a post-COVID-19 world; we look at how individuals and companies an use the current “downtime” to make plans and preparations for what lies ahead. We also speak to Holger (HoPi) Pietzsch of Leica Geosystems about connected sites, electronic collaboration and data collation, and…Read moreRead more

Today’s episode of the Demolition Daly was supposed to be an open forum for demolition workers to share their experience of the COVID-19 crisis. Sadly, it appears that many were concerned that they might fall foul of their employers. So instead, we look at the (possibly hidden) meaning behind the letter sent to construction and…Read moreRead more

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we have tried denial, anger, bargaining and acceptance. But now is the time (for us, at least – for you, it’s optional) to look up, not down.

Despite governmental warnings and in the face f calls from several (notably) non-demolition trade bodies, many UK demolition sites are remaining open during the COVID-19 crisis, potentially placing thousands of lives at risk.

In this episode of the Demolition Daly, we look at the issue of plant and vehicle theft amidst the mass site closures that are sweeping the nation during the COVID-19 crisis. We are joined by John Mussett, head of investigations at CanTrack Global and a former police officer who talks about how to protect your…Read moreRead more

In today’s episode, we look at the industry’s response – or lack thereof – to the COVID-19 threat; the lack of guidance from industry leaders; and the ongoing failure to close all non-essential sites. We also welcome guests Mike Kehoe of C&D Consultancy and David Cant of Veritas Consulting to discuss the health and safety…Read moreRead more

Latest LiveStream looks at mental health impact of COVID-19 lockdown, We have a bumper edition of the Demolition Daily LiveStream for you today with no less than three (count them, THREE) guests. This episode features Danny Kearney of Prosafe Consultants who talks about the likely mental health impact of the current COVID19 lockdown upon demolition…Read moreRead more