Monday’s show will be a little bit different because we will be joined by Shyam Batra, one of the candidates for the position of Mayor of London. Batra comes from a property background, so he knows construction and many of the challenges facing it.
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The Break Fast Show #672
The disgrace of Didcot
23 February 2024 marks the eighth anniversary of the Didcot Disaster; the worst accident in UK demolition memory. Four men were killed in an instant. But a full eight years later, we still have no idea how or why as the investigating authorities continue to drag their heels and fail in their duty to bring…Read moreRead more
Didcot – 8 years, 0 answers
Eight years after four men were killed in the worst accident in UK demolition history, Thames Valley Police and Health and Safety Executive have STILL not delivered any answers, explanation or closure. (You can watch a full version of this one-off show here).
The Break Fast Show #671
In today’s loader-laden show: We are loading with Hidromek; we are loading with LiuGong; and we are loading with MultiOne. We’re back out on site with CJ Charlton Group; PLUS we will get you in the Intermat mood, with Moog. Join us LIVE for your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from the…Read moreRead more
Who speaks for the construction worker?
Those working at the sharp end of the UK demolition and construction industry enjoy very little in the way of job security. They are required to work in challenging and even dangerous conditions amidst an often toxic work climate. Many have been pushed into self-employment so they can be picked up and put down by…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #670
In today’s show: We’re taking a closer look at the latest generation of JCB backhoe loaders in the company of none other than the JCB Digger Girl’ how Caterpillar is simplifying log loading; Demolition – Suspended; and Boom time at JCB. PLUS Sunward throws shapes ahead of its appearance at Intermat 2024. Join us LIVE…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #669
In today’s show: We are dozing with LiuGong; Sennebogen converts an entire construction site to remote control; we get the low-down on the Kobelco SK850LC excavator; and Epiroc upgrades its demolition tools. PLUS Bomag goes remote on its new trench compactor. Join us LIVE for your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #668
In today’s show: The new JCB 25Z-1 mini excavator – Is it Hot or Not? Caterpillar UHD excavator against the clock; we have a glimpse of the latest rotating telehandler from Manitou; and we’re meeting the man responsible for the return of Intermat. PLUS We are entering the realm of Trackzilla. Join us LIVE for…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #667
In today’s show: The latest midi excavators from Yanmar – Are they Hot or Not? A big Komatsu dozer scales the Alps; Allu is a star of the small screen; and Caterpillar brings the digital to Intermat. PLUS we’re moving mountains with an old school O&K face shovel. Join us LIVE for your daily fix…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #666
In today’s show: To celebrate our 666th show, we are going full Beast Mode and featuring some of the biggest machines on the planet from the likes of Caterpillar, Komatsu and Liebherr. We also get the low down on the new Stage V Teleskid machines from JCB; and we’re checking out what Hitachi has in…Read moreRead more
