On 23 March 2023, following a four-year probe into collusion, bid-rigging and cover pricing, the Competition and Markets Authority handed down fines totalling almost £60 million to 10 members of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors. The magnitude of those fines was unprecedented in the UK demolition sector. Yet, in the two years since, precious…Read moreRead more
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The CMA Files – Revisited
The Break Fast Show #904
In today’s show: There’s three big bangs in Glasgow; Sunward unveils a hot new telescopic handler; familiar quick coupler, different name; and digging in soup. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: The CMA Files Revisited – We’re looking back at the fines handed down by the Competition and Markets Authority two years ago yesterday, and what…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #903
In today’s show: An operator’s eye view of Hydrema; digging deep with John Deere; old school landscaping values with Bobcat; and the colour of Kobelco. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: The age of the agnostic is almost upon us. Join host Mark Anthony LIVE for The Break Fast Show; the world’s only daily LiveStream show…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #901
In today’s show: Tru7 Demolition demolishes a bridge over the UK’s busiest motorway; we’re taking a closer look at the new CASE 421G wheel loader; we have some epic footage of a French road construction project; and we’re off to the US to see a race track under construction and repair. PLUS in Mark’s Morning…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #900
In today’s show: John Deere unveils its new scraper pans; Hydrema breaks out its latest backhoe loader; XCMG goes compact; and Dynaset is powering towards an electric future. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: Why you don’t have to wait for a specific day to show affection, kindness, respect or grief. Join host Mark Anthony LIVE…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #899
In today’s show: Moving a million yards of earth with K-Tec scrapers; we’re checking out a new mini excavator from CASE; there’s a sneak peek at a new wheel loader model from Shantui; and this crawler crane is a mini marvel. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: Why Angela Rayner’s “seismic” overhaul of the planning system…Read moreRead more
The BreakFast Show #898
In today’s show: We get the low-down on the CASE wheel loader range; Komatsu’s hybrid excavator is the perfect stop-off point on the road to zero emissions; this Jekko mini crane raises the bar; and Cardem is on the pull. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: What if this is it? Join host Mark Anthony LIVE…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #897
In today’s show: Liberty Industrial and the tale of an epic demolition project; Bobcat hits a Homerun; Caterpillar centralises fleet management; and let’s twist again. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: The unaffordable cost of urban exploration. Join host Mark Anthony LIVE for The Break Fast Show; the world’s only daily LiveStream show dedicated to demolition,…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #896
In today’s show: C&D and the power of collaboration; Thiess Mining celebrates a 20-year milestone; Caterpillar sends out an SOS; and Bomag comes to a controlled stop. PLUS in Mark’s Morning Monologue: We are marking International Women’s Day by NOT marking International Women’s Day. Join host Mark Anthony LIVE for The Break Fast Show; the…Read moreRead more
C&D and the power of collaboration
On the morning of Sunday 2 March, a water tower and four 72-metre tall chimneys came crashing to the ground in a controlled explosive demolition event in Sheffield. The blast was a huge success that made the news headlines. But the story of that blast started more than eight months previously. And it is a…Read moreRead more
