In today’s show: We put the Hitachi EX1200-7 under the spotlight; there is seismic activity from Dynapac; Volvo continues to push the autonomy envelope; and, just in time for Christmas, Engcon delivers a new way to cut down your Christmas tree.
PLUS JCB helps deliver the Christmas cheer.
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Yesterday, we reported that the demolition industry had scored a notable victory over the refurbishment sector as Southwark Council gave the go ahead to bring down the controversial Maydew House. Unfortunately, it now appears that the refurb industry could be on the verge of scoring an equaliser in Birmingham.
Architects Journal is reporting that Birmingham City Council is to reconsider its September decision to demolish the famous Ringway Centre following a legal challenge mounted by heritage and environmental campaigners.
An amended officers’ report will be presented to the council’s planning committee early in the New Year after a coalition of campaigners known as Save Smallbrook claimed planning officers had misrepresented aspects of the application.
Reacting to the news, Mary Keating, from Bruitful Birmingham, one of the groups behind Save Smallbrook, said: ‘We are delighted that the planning department has listened to our concerns.
‘It’s essential that officers accurately represent the views of heritage experts and fully understand the steps that need to be taken now in order to become carbon-neutral by 2030.
‘Quite rightly, councillors need to think about meeting the city’s major housing needs. However, the number of “affordable” properties in this development is derisory.
Before September’s meeting, Twentieth Century Society (C20) caseworker Coco Whittaker had reminded the city council of its declaration of climate emergency in 2019.
She said: ‘The Ringway Centre is a striking and robust historic building, which could easily be repurposed to become a real asset for the city.
‘We simply should not be bulldozing perfectly good buildings like this, particularly when they have clear heritage value, as is the case here.’
In today’s show: Magni extends its reach with a new boom lift; we’re taking a walk around the latest Mecalac site dumper; we’re talking electric minis with CASE construction equipment; and introducing the PowerBully.
PLUS we’re lighting up the holidays with those fine folks at Bobcat.
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Having already spent upwards of £15 million attempting to refurbish the Maydew House tower block, Southward Council in London has given the go ahead for the block to be demolished.
The council had previously wanted to refurbish the 26-storey Bermondsey block – spending £15 million on works and plans – only to scrap the project in February.
Residents were forced to move out from the 144-apartment building in 2015 so works could begin.
The refurbishment aimed to address damp, structural movements, cracks, asbestos and bad heating – and add five floors containing 24 flats.
Meanwhile, Abbeyfield Estate residents lived on what they described as a “building site” for nearly a decade.
But in February, having already invested heavily in the project, housing cabinet member Cllr Darren Merrill said rising construction costs meant the project would cost a total £69,644,677. This was considered too big an increase on an estimate, made in 2019, of just over £42.1 million.
Coming at the end of a year in which demolition has been widely vilified and refurbishment lauded, this decision comes as a welcome victory for good sense and for demolition.
Although no plans for new homes on the site post-demolition have been officially confirmed, new council housing is expected. “The demolition of Maydew House is necessary to deliver new homes on the site,” a council report said.
Erith Contractors Ltd will carry out the demolition, scheduled to begin in April 2024 and last 55 weeks.
In today’s show: We have a bellissimo big bang all the way from Italy; Wacker optimises dumper safety; we’re taking another look at the elevating cab telehandler from Sennebogen; and we’re out on site with CJ Charlton.
PLUS we’re taking a spin through XCMG’s incredible manufacturing plant.
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Epiroc AB has agreed to acquire STANLEY Infrastructure in a move that will shake up the global attachments business.
The strategic acquisition will strengthen Epiroc’s presence in the attachments business in infrastructure and construction, especially in the United States.
STANLEY Infrastructure, a business within Stanley Black & Decker’s Industrial business segment, designs and manufactures attachments for applications in demolition, construction, and scrap recycling. Brands include LaBounty, Paladin, Pengo and Dubuis.
STANLEY Infrastructure has 10 key production facilities, in the United States, Canada, France, and China. The vast majority of the revenues are generated in North America.
“We are very excited about this strategic acquisition, which is a major step to strengthen our long-term presence in the infrastructure and construction industries,” says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO. “STANLEY Infrastructure has industry-leading products, services and solutions with renowned brands, solid customer relationships, and a strong people culture, which all makes this a perfect fit for Epiroc. Our product portfolios complement each other very well, and this fills some important gaps in our current offering. In addition, we gain access to a broad indirect sales network, which will further diversify and strengthen our footprint. Infrastructure and construction have attractive drivers that include urbanisation and scrap recycling for steel production, which will support long-term growth.”
“Customers will benefit from having access to a more complete product portfolio, which we together will continue to develop to meet customers’ increasing need for versatility and productivity,” says Goran Popovski, President of Epiroc’s Tools & Attachments division. “We look forward to welcoming the great team at STANLEY Infrastructure to the Epiroc Group, and to grow successfully together.”
In today’s show: Celebrating three decades of a sleek back end; a Kobelco excavator strips cars to its core components; a small Bobcat loader brings big versatility; and Dutch demolition from on high.
PLUS we are going large with an awesome Hitachi hauler.
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In today’s show: NPORS – Not all competence cards are created equal; JC Balls celebrates its 60th birthday with a special machine from a company with the same initials; SMT GB secures its first Unicontrol customer; and we’re checking out the latest work in autonomous haulage systems with Hitachi.
PLUS we’re playing out with some musical demolition.
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In today’s show: Volvo has unveiled a pair of new mini excavators and Demi Lition has the low down; we’re off to the Norfolk coast to see how Anglian Demolition is responding to coastal erosion; setting up your Liebherr excavator to your personal preferences; and XCMG takes its big equipment out of the mine and into construction
PLUS who better to give their opinion on autonomous machines than those that will most likely work with them?
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In today’s show: A closer look at the Bobcat T650 compact tracked loader; how Sunward is supporting its European customers; why Exsel Plant chose Kubota; and Caterpillar’s latest contribution to site safety.
PLUS Volvo starts then young.
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