2022 and beyond…

What does 2022 have in store for the combined demolition and construction industry? Here’s The Break Fast Show take on the year ahead.

The Break Fast Show #209

In today’s show: The Aussies are coming; when a shark bite is a good thing; we’re off to France for a spot of overnight bridge demolition; and Sunbelt brings Trimble technology to the market All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.

The Aussies are coming…

Australian demolition giant Liberty Industrial is setting up shop in the UK. The multi-award-winning contractor has a proven track record of tackling exceptionally challenging demolition works. And the company’s arrival potentially represents the biggest shake-up of the UK industry status quo for decades. Liberty Industrial’s Founding Director, Clinton Dick, said the decision to expand to…Read moreRead more

The Break Fast Show #208

In today’s show: Toilet demolition lands a contractor in hot water; Bomag harnesses technology to ensure optimum compaction levels; we look at the epic demolition of a Canadian bridge; and Hyundai sets out its vision. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.

The Break Fast Show #207

In today’s show: A construction equipment company was literally in the eye of the storm during last week’s Kentucky tornadoes; we have an exclusive (and real) interview with the team behind the National Emergency Services Support Taskforce (NESST); and for the love of Manitou. And be sure to stick around for some spectacular scraper action…Read moreRead more

The emergency services’ emergency service…

The National Emergency Services Support Taskforce (NESST) is the emergency services’ emergency service; a hand-picked group of demolition and structural engineering experts able to advice the emergency services on the integrity (or lack thereof) of a dangerous structure that has been damaged by fire, flood or even terrorist attack. You can find out more about…Read moreRead more

The Weekend Wrap #36

Metro Deconstruction goes shopping in Stevenage; Built Robotics can convert any excavator to remote control operation; and Doosan unveils the new DX-7 series of excavators. All that and more on The Weekend Wrap.

The Break Fast Show #206

In today’s show: It’s Doosan at the double with new DX-7 excavator range; equipment electrification rolls on with Dynapac; we take a closer look at the epic last at Longannet Power Station; and we also take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to recall some of the equipment makers we have loved and lost. All…Read moreRead more

The Break Fast Show #205…

In today’s future-gazing show: The UK construction skills shortage made worse by COVID’s lost generation; Hyundai is harnessing advanced technology to shape the site of the future; Built Robotics can convert any excavator to remote control operation; the technology allowing Hitachi to tackle operator fatigue; and the CESAR scheme hits a happy half million. PLUS…Read moreRead more

Piling beats demolition to simulator card

The piling sector is currently facing a severe skills shortage. The demolition sector is currently facing a severe skills shortage. The piling sector is struggling to recruit young people. The demolition sector is struggling to recruit young people. The piling sector has an ageing workforce. The demolition sector has an ageing workforce. Training within the…Read moreRead more