Predictions of a spike in fuel theft in the wake of the removal of the red diesel rebate on 1 April are coming true. And it is costing demolition and construction companies dear. To discuss this growing problem, we spoke exclusively to Chris May, managing director of Fuel Theft Solutions.
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Fighting the fuel thieves
The Break Fast Show #281
In today’s show: One week on, we’re taking a fun look back at the Futureworx event; the Construction Collective is in the house – We have a pair of videos from the dynamic duo of Peter Haddock and Nick Drew; there’s a close shave at the Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts (there isn’t but I couldn’t…Read moreRead more
Don’t shoot the messenger…
There was one and there may be more poison pen letters circulating through the hallowed halls of the NFDC. But it/they didn’t originate here. You can read the original letter here: https://tinyurl.com/3yyzme3b
The Break Fast Show #280
In today’s show: New school, old school, no school; we’re taking the sting out of site safety with an exclusive PPE prize giveaway; we’re heading for France for an epic bridge demolition; and Thompsons of Prudhoe drops the Dalmeny column. PLUS we will be calling back to Stevenage to check on the progress of the…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #279
In today’s show: NFDC is less Keane; taking the sting out of site safety; the bright sparks at XCMG put their electric wheel loaders through their paces; and Down Under bridge is now just Down. PLUS we’re talking oil analysis, lube and lube wear and how biodegradable lubricants might be better for the environment but…Read moreRead more
David Keane departs NFDC
Honorary life vice president and one of the NFDC’s most presidential presidents, David Keane, has resigned from the National Federation of Demolition Contractors. Keane was NFDC president from 1999 till 2001, returning as acting president after the NFDC ousted Paul Brown as president back in 2018.
The Weekend Wrap #49
In this week’s episode: The long arm of LiuGong; there’s an underwater blast from The Netherlands; and we bid a sad and sorrowful farewell to red diesel. All that and more, on The Weekend Wrap.
Farewell to an old and trusted friend…
Today marks the day that the UK demolition and construction sectors bid farewell to their fuel of choice for the past 60 years. And, despite the sectors’ environmental ambitions, it is a day of mixed emotions.
The Break Fast Show #277
In today’s show: We say goodbye to an old and trusted friend; demolition’s Sword of Damocles continues to hover over the industry’s neck; and Xwatch has an effective yet troubling solution to human incursions into machine operating zones PLUS we’ll be joined by The Builders’ CEO Neil Edwards to look back over the construction contract…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #276
In today’s show: Kubota unveils a new electric-powered tracked dumper; BCL Groundworks gets connected with Hitachi; Plinx opens up the on-site 5G network; and Fuel Active looks to clean up. PLUS we are reporting LIVE from the first-ever Futureworx event. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
