Demolition News Radio

The challenge of making the transition from medium-sized contractor to large contractor whilst retaining that personal touch.

Despite headlines to the contrary, the UK construction sector continues to maintain a positive level of workload for the fourth consecutive month.

Why the National Federation of Demolition Contractors is to demolition what Andrew Ridgeley was to George Michael in their WHAM! days; and why I am washing my hands of the whole sorry business.

The UK demolition industry is dynamic, fast-paced and constantly developing. The recruitment and training systems serving the industry - sadly - are not.

The National Federation of Demolition Contractors has less members than it had a decade ago, and yet it employs five times as many people and operates from about 20 times as much office space. How does that work?

Why a last minute Dark Horse entrant might just put an end to the dark times at the NFDC.

If the demolition industry is to truly learn, it is VITAL that mistakes are aired and that accidents are discussed.

Why the National Federation of Demolition Contractors should choose its interim president wisely AND geographically.

Are houses rendered "evil" by atrocities that take place within and - if so - is demolition the answer?

The birth of a demolition company. We follow a fledgling company as it takes its first tentative steps on the demolition ladder. We will follow them as they recruit and train staff; as they purchase equipment; and as they win their first demolition projects. And we plan to follow them throughout their first year in this rough, tough but ultimately rewarding business. So check back soon for the fir...

President of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors - Paul Brown - has been forced to resign in what must surely rank as the saddest and most wretched day in the Federation's history.

The story of how I came to be in hot pursuit of a stolen vehicle alongside a former murder squad detective.

A mammoth framework project for the residential arm of Wates Group could mean a windfall for demolition contractors in the south of England. This episode is sponsored by The Builders' Conference and the BCLive league table.

In our 100th episode, we look at three quarters of the UK's demolition contractors are abiding by the training rules and regulations laid down by the other quarter; and how they're paying handsomely to do so. If you are a non-NFDC company that uses the NDTG's training services, we strongly recommend that you give this a listen.

Claude Brown was always going to be a tough act to follow. But despite numerous attempts to oust him as NFDC president, Claude's son Paul Brown has stood strong...much as his father would have done.

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On Friday this week, I will be attending my first NFDC event for six years; and this is why.

We are delighted to announce the launch of DemolitionKit.com, a dedicated news resource for the demolition equipment sector.

My take on yesterday's Extraordinary General Meeting of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors, the temporary ceasefire it triggered, and the misplaced priorities of some of those involved.

Why I no longer wish to be associated with a book I researched, wrote and published some seven years ago.

A non-demolition tale of how I unwittingly became part of the porn industry....for almost four years.

Just days after Erith Group confirmed that it had won more work in a single month than construction behemoths Sir Robert McAlpine and Laing O'Rourke, we look at the dawning of a new era of super-sized demolition companies.

Where have the great men of the demolition industry gone? If the UK demolition industry had a House of Lords, who would get to wear the ermine?

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With the UK's National Federation of Demolition Contractors scheduled to meet soon for an extraordinary general meeting that MIGHT decide the fate of the incumbent Federation president, Demolition News Radio acts as soothsayer.