Demolition News – programme schedule…

Demolition News and Demolition Podcast Network unveils forthcoming show schedule.

Having recently had our podcast feed accepted by iTunes, the time has come for Demolition News and the Demolition Podcast Network to start creating some valuable shows and content.

To this end, we have started to compile a programme schedule that we are HOPING to achieve. Of course, our ability to achieve any or all of these will hinge largely upon the input and support of you, our readers (and listeners).

So if there are any subjects here that you feel strongly about or that you believe you could add value to, or if there any subjects that you believe we have overlooked, please let us know.

We are not setting any deadlines for these as their broadcast will again depend upon our ability to speak to the right people at the right time. However, we hope that this will give you an indication of what we have planned:

Show – Equipment/Manufacturer Profiles – Manufacturers to be confirmed but first show likely to be Dig A Crusher.

Show – Demolition Issues (subjects to include occupational health, drink and drugs on site, noise monitoring, gypsum recycling, demolition training, confined space regulations, face mask regulations, equipment theft, quick hitches AND in-depth reports from the forthcoming European Demolition Association conference and the National Federation of Demolition Contractors’ annual convention).

Show – How to – (subjects to include oil analysis and cleanliness, hydraulic hammer maintenance, undercarriage maintenance, online marketing etc)

Please drop us a line at manthony@markanthonypublicity.co.uk if you would like to be a part of any of these forthcoming broadcasts, or if you have suggestions for any more.

Calling all CDM professionals…

CDM2007.org has announced a two-day event dedicated to CDM training.

CDM2007.org is to host a two-day event combining a conference, industry dinner and training workshops. The event takes place on June 30th and July 1st.

Aimed at all parts of the construction, building and design sectors, the Summer Conference focuses on Construction Safety Culture and will deliver a detailed overview of CDM regulations and offer integrated practical sessions giving advice and guidance about compliance.

Conference – June 30th
The purpose of the conference is to help organisations implement a construction safety culture. Experienced speakers will look at the need for change, the implications of recent alterations to the law, and how delegates can prevent accidents and protect themselves and their companies from prosecution.

Industry Dinner – June 30th

A great networking opportunity, the dinner will bring delegates with a common purpose together with construction health and safety experts. Also on the menu will be entertainment and wise words from a well-known industry luminary.

Training Workshops – July 1st
Whether you are looking for a full-scale training programme, or to top up on the latest health and safety technical requirements, the training workshops will cover a wide variety of subjects. There will be twin streams, one covering material within the CDM2007.org training platform, and another more free-thinking interactive stream lead by the portal’s courseware experts.

The Summer Conference will be held at Wallacespace St Pancras, which is conveniently situated in the centre of London, close to Kings Cross, Euston and St Pancras stations.

Further details on the CDM2007.org Summer Conference and booking information are available from www.CDM2007.org

A-Plant unveils new FREE site safety pack…

Equipment rental giant A-Plant is offering a FREE Site Safety Pack.

A-Plant has launched the third edition of its Site Safety Pack, incorporating the latest updates to health and safety legislation particularly Noise at Work and featuring a new user-friendly design and layout. Available free-of-charge from A-Plant, the Site Safety Pack has been very successful in helping and informing customers on how to work with ever evolving and expanding Health and Safety legislation on construction sites.

The new pack gives a wealth of information on a range of subjects, including:
• Hand Arm Vibration Safety
• Complying with Work at Height Regulations
• Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls
• Safe Manual Handling
• Fire Safety
• Noise at Work Advice
• Personal Protective Equipment

To request the new pack, anyone interested can call the dedicated A-Plant health and safety hotline on 0870 050 9991or e-mail healthandsafety@aplant.com

Asbestos legacy haunts Australian town…

Demolition conducted under unemployment scheme comes back to haunt Wallaga Lake.

Wallaga Lake, an Aboriginal settlement on Australia’s New South Wales cost, is littered with pieces of asbestos, a legacy of demolition work conducted many years ago under a “work for the dole” scheme designed to make unemployed workers earn their unemployment benefits.

Read (or listen to) the full story here.

Demolition News competition winner…

Chris Dobson poses proudly with his new JCB model.

Just over a week ago, we announced the winner of Demolition News’ JCB competition as Chris Dobson of Thompsons of Prudhoe.

Well, Chris has now received his prize and has very kindly posed for a photo holding his model in front of a somewhat larger excavator.

Thanks for the photo Chris, and congratulations.

Chinese elevated road collapses…

Photos reveal the scale of devastation following collapse of elevated road.

Details are still emerging about the collapse of an elevated road/viaduct in the Hunan province of China. Initial reports suggest that the viaduct was being demolished when the collapse occurred. Judging by these hard-hitting photographs, it seems likely that many people will have lost their lives in the tragic incident.

Further photos can be viewed here.

Pittsburgh apartment implsion…

The implosion of the Penn Circle Apartments in the East Liberty area of Pittsburgh.

The implosion of the Penn Circle High Rise, an old 20-story apartment building on Penn Circle in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It was demolished to make room for a Target store. Shot from the rooftop penthouse of Miller Frame.

Slow-Motion implosion….

NFDC Working Wednesday change…

The start time of next week’s NFDC/NDTG Working Wednesday has changed.

Due to overwhelming demand, the time of the NFDC’s “Working Wednesday” seminar on quick couplers has been changed.

The event, which is being held at the new Resurgam House on Wednesday 20 May and hosted jointly by the NFDC, NDTG and by Miller International, will take place at 16.00 and NOT 18.00 as originally planned.

The NFDC and NDTG has asked members wishing to attend to advise Sophie Francis on Tel: 01442 217144

WRAP and RIBA announce joint competition…

WRAP and RIBA announce competition to promote reduction in construction waste.

The Waste & Resources Action Programme and the Royal Institute of British Architects have launched a competition encouraging designers to focus on reducing construction waste in the design process.

The initiative, Designing Out Waste is set to emphasise the importance of reducing the £1.5 billion the construction sector wastes each year by approaching design in a different way.

Click here for further details.