On Friday 15 November, the Institute of Demolition Engineers used its Annual General Meeting to welcome the new president, Adrian McLean of Armac Group. McLean’s appointment has met with universal approval and enthusiasm from members and non-members alike, and it heralds a new era for the IDE. In this exclusive conversation, DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony speaks…Read moreRead more
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In conversation with the new IDE president
The Break Fast Show #836
In today’s show: We are busting bridges in Texas; John Deere’s damage avoidance system goes under the spotlight; putting Liebherr’s remote control system to the test; and how Komatsu helps increase productivity with its payload monitoring technology. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: I will be cranking the sarcasm to the max and sharing with you…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #835
In today’s show: Why Hyundai is the new kid on the blocks; sparking interest in LiuGong loaders; the birth of a mine; and how Epiroc is helping segregate demolition waste. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: I will be calling for the demolition sector to be given the respect it so richly deserves. Join us LIVE…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #834
In today’s show: We will be taking a fresh look at the latest excavators from Volvo; you’ll be green with envy when you see the latest LiuGong loader; we’re taking a trip down memory lane with JCB; and why genuine parts matter in a mining application. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: I will be asking…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #833
In today’s show: LiuGong goes green; Montabert hammer in a primary breaking application; witness the versatility of the Neomach compact wheel loader; and we’re off into the hills with Prinoth. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: We will be discussing the various invisible spectres that haunt the demolition and construction industry. Join us LIVE for your…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #832
In today’s show: Keeping cables tidy on a massive scale with Liebherr; we’re getting comfortable with Magni; keeping Africa’s beaches clean with CASE; and we get a sneak peek at the latest wheel loader from Shantui. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: We will be discussing how many major and Tier 1 contractors REALLY see their…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #831
In today’s show: We’re checking out the new P-Tier skid steers from John Deere; we’re handling morning wood with Powerhand; Bobcat is extending its reach into the waste sector; and NRW puts its faith in Cat mining shovels. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: I will be looking at what SHOULD happen in the aftermath of…Read moreRead more
IDE gets its swagger back
Do you remember when you were younger. You’d get some new clothes, a suit maybe, or a new haircut. As a result, you walked just a bit taller. You had an air; a swagger. During the back-to-back presidencies of Dr Terry Quarmby and John Woodward, the Institute of Demolition Engineers had that same swagger. It…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #830
In today’s show: Hitachi puts YOU in control; Weidemann takes its wheel loaders to the next level; how ALLU tackles concrete waste; and we’re chilling out with a Shantui dozer. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: The construction industry continually and consistently fails to attract young people into its fold. Are the younger generation too lazy;…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #829
In today’s show: Up close with the latest Hydrema haulers; we’re getting smart with Komatsu, back to backhoes with JCB; and how Caterpillar is collaborating to bring autonomy to quarry sites. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: We are looking at the wider impact of demolition and construction company collapses. Join us LIVE for your daily…Read moreRead more
