The Break Fast Show #1016

October 15, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Volvo unveils its latest soil compactor; Epiroc demonstrates its InSite; and We’re taking a gentle stroll around the Caterpillar stand at Utility Expo 2025.

PLUS in my morning monologue today: Boots Theory and the false Start your day the demolition way!

Join us every weekday morning at 10am GMT for The Break Fast Show – the daily LiveStream that brings the demolition and construction industry to life.

It’s news, debate, discussion, and insight all rolled into one, with a line-up that keeps you informed, entertained, and involved:

  • Latest Industry News – the stories that matter, delivered fresh each morning.
  • Question of the Day – Sometimes serious, sometimes profound, often ridiculous.
  • Mark’s Morning Monologue – thought-provoking takes on the issues shaping our industry.
  • Interactive Chat – your comments, questions, and insights are a vital part of the show.

Whether you’re on site, in the office, or on the road, The Break Fast Show is the smartest way to stay connected to the world of demolition and construction.

Tune in live. Join the conversation. Be part of the community.

The Productivity Paradox

October 14, 2025 Long Form

I don’t know about yours, but my house is a haven of productivity. The coffee machine switches itself on before I crawl out of bed, greeting me with a heady aroma and a much-needed kick of caffeine. Thanks to the presence of a freezer and a microwave, I can prepare a meal in roughly the time it takes to set the table. A dishwasher ensures that our crockery and cutlery is clean and sparkling before that meal is even digested.


Everything in my house just works. Quietly, efficiently, almost invisibly.

Then I go to a demolition or construction site. And suddenly, productivity-wise, I’m back in the Stone Age.

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The Break Fast Show #1015

October 14, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Sennebogen goes high tech; double Trouble Cat loaders; and why you should buy a JCB telehandler.

PLUS in my morning monologue today: The Productivity Paradox.

Start your day the demolition way!

Join us every weekday morning at 10am GMT for The Break Fast Show – the daily LiveStream that brings the demolition and construction industry to life.

It’s news, debate, discussion, and insight all rolled into one, with a line-up that keeps you informed, entertained, and involved:

  • Latest Industry News – the stories that matter, delivered fresh each morning.
  • Question of the Day – Sometimes serious, sometimes profound, often ridiculous.
  • Mark’s Morning Monologue – thought-provoking takes on the issues shaping our industry.
  • Interactive Chat – your comments, questions, and insights are a vital part of the show.

Whether you’re on site, in the office, or on the road, The Break Fast Show is the smartest way to stay connected to the world of demolition and construction.

Tune in live. Join the conversation. Be part of the community.

The Break Fast Show #1014

October 13, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Utility Expo – What a week that was; the new site dumper from Merlo will make you green with envy; what it takes to compete in Alaska.

And in today’s Morning Monologue: The flag is still there.

PLUS – If you stick around to the end of the show, you can see the WORLD PREMIERE of a music video that we shot a month or two ago.

Start your day the demolition way!

Join us every weekday morning at 10am GMT for The Break Fast Show – the daily LiveStream that brings the demolition and construction industry to life.

It’s news, debate, discussion, and insight all rolled into one, with a line-up that keeps you informed, entertained, and involved:

  • Latest Industry News – the stories that matter, delivered fresh each morning.
  • Question of the Day – Sometimes serious, sometimes profound, often ridiculous.
  • Mark’s Morning Monologue – thought-provoking takes on the issues shaping our industry.
  • Interactive Chat – your comments, questions, and insights are a vital part of the show.

Whether you’re on site, in the office, or on the road, The Break Fast Show is the smartest way to stay connected to the world of demolition and construction.

Tune in live. Join the conversation. Be part of the community.

Digging Deep into Tender Mole

October 8, 2025 Video

Revolutionising Demolition Tenders with AI: An Interview with Rory Kilpatrick

Join us as we explore the groundbreaking AI tool ‘Tender Mole‘ with its creator Rory Kilpatrick.

Developed to streamline the arduous process of responding to tender requests in the demolition industry, Tender Mole uses artificial intelligence to handle repetitive administrative tasks, saving time and improving quality.

Rory delves into how the tool works, its background, and its substantial impact on businesses. Learn about Tender Mole’s unique approach and potential to transform industries dealing with complex tender processes.

As Mark Anthony is away in the US, this will be an unmanned LiveStream.

Kehoe calls for UK demolition license

October 6, 2025 News, People, Video

Asbestos removal is licensed. Waste handling and disposal is licensed. Demolition is unlicensed.

In this exclusive interview with Mike Kehoe of C&D Engineering Consultants, we explore the compelling reasons for licensing the UK demolition industry.

The discussion highlights the current lack of regulation, the associated risks, and how a licensing system similar to that of the asbestos removal industry could improve standards and safety.

Kehoe delves into the benefits of such a license, potential implementation strategies, and its long-term positive impact on professionalism and safety in the industry.

The Break Fast Show #1013

October 3, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Mike Kehoe’s stark warning over the UK’s multi-storey car parks; MBI shears slice through steel like a hot knife through butter; Bell loads logs; and Caterpillar’s warning signs.

And in today’s Morning Monologue: Whispers of the Past.

Start your day the demolition way!

Join us every weekday morning at 10am GMT for The Break Fast Show – the daily LiveStream that brings the demolition and construction industry to life.

It’s news, debate, discussion, and insight all rolled into one, with a line-up that keeps you informed, entertained, and involved:

  • Latest Industry News – the stories that matter, delivered fresh each morning.
  • Question of the Day – Sometimes serious, sometimes profound, often ridiculous.
  • Mark’s Morning Monologue – thought-provoking takes on the issues shaping our industry.
  • Interactive Chat – your comments, questions, and insights are a vital part of the show.

Whether you’re on site, in the office, or on the road, The Break Fast Show is the smartest way to stay connected to the world of demolition and construction.

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Britain’s betrayed workers

October 2, 2025 Long Form

Hillsborough, Grenfell Tower, the Post Office scandal, and the Didcot disaster: four tragedies spanning decades. Different circumstances, same outcome. Working-class lives lost, bereaved families ignored, or destroyed while justice lagged, blame shifted, and the powerful looked away.

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The Break Fast Show #1012

October 2, 2025 Video

In today’s show: Introducing the Powerplus duck; the long arm of Hyundai; Caterpillar is not the only one celebrating 100 years in business; and how Caterpillar monitors equipment health.

PLUS in today’s Morning Monologue: Britain’s workers betrayed.

Start your day the demolition way!

Join us every weekday morning at 10am GMT for The Break Fast Show – the daily LiveStream that brings the demolition and construction industry to life.

It’s news, debate, discussion, and insight all rolled into one, with a line-up that keeps you informed, entertained, and involved:

· Latest Industry News – the stories that matter, delivered fresh each morning.
· Question of the Day – Sometimes serious, sometimes profound, often ridiculous.
· Mark’s Morning Monologue – thought-provoking takes on the issues shaping our industry.
· Interactive Chat – your comments, questions, and insights are a vital part of the show.

Whether you’re on site, in the office, or on the road, The Break Fast Show is the smartest way to stay connected to the world of demolition and construction.

Tune in live. Join the conversation. Be part of the community.

Holding up a Mirror…

October 1, 2025 Long Form

I was introduced recently to a man I had never previously met. The person doing the introduction said: “This is Mark Anthony of DemolitionNews. He’s not well-liked in the demolition industry because he has a nasty habit of telling the truth.”

I think he meant it as a compliment and that is certainly how I am taking it.

But he was right. I have been described as a “disgrace to the industry” and worse. Demolition contractors have been advised and even warned about doing business with me. I have been barred from industry events, and I no longer receive communications from many of those that purport to represent the industry, even though DemolitionNews is far and away the biggest demolition media outlet in the world.

As a result, I am an outcast. A pariah.

But allow me to let you in on a little secret. Across the span of more than 36 years as a professional journalist, I have been threatened with legal action four times. None of those cases ever proceeded because, while my words may have caused discomfort, upset, outrage and offence, they were always, ALWAYS factual.

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