In today’s show: The Plant Hire Aid Alliance wins a well-deserved award at Plantworx 2023′ we take a closer look at the Komatsu backhoe loader that was on display at Samoter 2023; and we put the latest Cat grader under the microscope. PLUS we’re taking a dual view of the latest site dumper from Wacker…Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #526
Crumbling concrete causes concern
Politicians and academics are attempting to sideline demolition to safeguard their precious embodied carbon. But who will they turn to when their buildings start to fall down?
Mace boards embodied carbon bandwagon
Construction giant Mace is appealing to government urging the adoption of a “retrofit first” strategy in planning policy. The company has released a comprehensive report titled “Transform & Renew – Making non-domestic buildings fit for a low carbon future” in order to promote the re-use and repurposing of existing non-domestic structures. One of the report’s…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #525
In today’s show: We revisit a thankfully sunny Plantworx 2023; John Deere gets its boots on; and Hyundai has comfort in mind. PLUS we take to the skies for a birds’ eye view of Plantworx. And as if that were not enough for one day, there is a Sunward baseball cap up for grabs too….Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #524
In today’s show Wirtgen shows off a trenching operation like no other; CASE focuses attention on its wheeled excavators; and Bell works in partnership with its global customer base. PLUS XCMG will have you hanging by a rope. Join us LIVE for your daily fix of news, views, video and comment from the world of…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – NFDC President speaks
John Lynch was elected President of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) back in March, less than 24 hours after the Competition and Markets Authority handed down fines of almost £60 million to 10 NFDC member companies for their part in a bid-rigging and price-fixing scandal. In his first interview since his election, Lynch…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #523
In today’s show Komatsu forges ahead with its electric adoption; XCMG shows off its mighty XE3000 mining excavator; and we get a sneak peek at JCB’s new 403E compact wheel loader. PLUS Liebherr unveils the Configurator We will also be speaking about the industry becoming diesel-free by 2035; AND about the CMA turning its gaze…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #522
In today’s show we are visiting the past, the present and the future: Hyundai unveils its latest 2D machine guidance system; Komatsu provides an update on its proposed lunar mission; and we are charting the history of Volvo Construction Equipment. PLUS we have recreated the Saw movies but with a demolition flavour. Join us LIVE…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #521
In today’s show: We are taking a closer look at the latest addition to the Bobcat wheel loader line up; Komatsu targets sustainability; and when blasts go bad. PLUS we are taking a trip down memory lane with the fine folks at JCB. Join us LIVE for your daily fix of news, views, video and…Read moreRead more
Construction Equipment News #6
In this pre-Plantworx episode, we feature the latest equipment from the greatest equipment manufacturers in the demolition and construction equipment space. And we take a look at just some of the products that will be on display from the likes of Xwatch, Manitou and Avant. We also reveal that Volvo’s largest electric excavator is bound…Read moreRead more