Demolition News Radio

In today's show:  Demolition industry says goodbye to former NFDC President; Gill Demolitions enters voluntary liquidation; and the human cost of the Qatar World Cup.    All that PLUS a birthday shout-out to one of demolition's finest, former IDE President, Mr John Woodward. You can find out ore in today's extended show notes, here:  https://tinyurl.com/2dzrke6p

In today’s episode:  Scaffold company says categorically that the Leadenhall Street incident was NOT a scaffold collapse; Wacker Neuson and Bomag  team up to provide shareable battery technology; a big demolition job is up for grabs at the site of the former Debenhams department store in Edinburgh; and the job vacancies just keep on coming.  And there’s a birthday shout-out to Aless...

In today's episode: Exclusive footage from the aftermath of a scaffold collapse in London; demolition contractor to clear the way for a housing development in Edinburgh; and Instagram Live proves to be more popular than we could ever have imagined.   You can find all this and more in our extended show notes here: https://tinyurl.com/3cmaspa4

In today's show:  Aldi offer a demolition opportunity in Coventry; DemolitionNews is launching a dedicated live show on Instagram, starting today; and - in light of last week's high profile prosecution - we look at the subject of MEWP safety with Ben Byrne of Ashview Consultants. You can find our extended show notes here:   https://tinyurl.com/rsencn85

The abuse of drugs and alcohol within the demolition industry is a serious and worsening problem.    In this exclusive interview, we speak to expert Matt Taylor of www.itstestkits.com about the issue and what can be done to protect both employers and employees.

In today’s extended episode: Liebherr unveils new 30 tonne class Generation 8 excavator; a demolition contract at Manchester College is up for grabs; IPAF unveils a new set of free Toolbox Talks; and we look at the increasingly important issue of drugs misuse in the field of demolition and construction. You can find out more in our extended show notes here: https://tinyurl.com/2kh5ruj5

In today's episode:  Armac is seeking a graduate structural engineer to bolster its team; Manitou takes the wraps off its new telescopic handlers; and Lazarus Rising - The return of a man who had a near-death experience in service of his trade organisation.   All this PLUS the birthday of the father of the atomic bomb.    You can find extended show notes for today’s show h...

In todays show: The true cost of the post-Grenfell cladding remediation programme; job opportunity in the West Midlands and project opportunity in the North West; and demolition's continuing failure to learn from past mistakes.   All this and more in our 40th episode.   You can find extended show notes for today’s episode here:   https://tinyurl.com/uj6tzb7d

In today's extended show:  An historic Northumberland mansion faces demolition; Glenbarrow Demolition wins mosque contract in Cheadle; MST Parts Group celebrates a half century in business; and why this new podcast from Peter Haddock at Content with Media might just be the most important piece of industry journalism:   https://tinyurl.com/9z66dnbc PLUS, we will be discussing the concept...

In today’s show:  Exciting new opportunities in the North of England; MGL Demolition carries out successful blast at former Teesworks facility in Redcar; and we’ve got the weekend all wrapped up. PLUS – Check out the informative new podcast from our Construction Collective co-founder Peter Haddock to find out everything you could possibly need to know about HVO alternative fuels.  &...

In today’s show: Self-employed wages return to pre-COVID levels; asbestos denaturing programme gets boost from University of Wolverhampton; CASE unveils the latest evolution of its G-Series wheel loader range; and we’re getting ready to bring you The Weekend Wrap.  And you can view the whole of last night’s epic CASE wheel loader live show right here: https://youtu.be/1BKfyQwBU4c

In today's slightly earlier than usual show: Uptick in recruitment underlines sector positivity; a new addition to the Volvo Construction Equipment demolition machine range; a new show will allow you to binge on industry news over your weekend Corn Flakes; and we're getting ready for the grand unveiling of the new CASE G-Series wheel loaders.   You can find out more in today's extended show n...

In today’s show:  We look back at yesterday’s massive product launch that saw 45 new or improved products join the JCB stable.   Total Reclaims Demolition earns praise from commercial property specialists for its new industrial development in its native Nottingham.   We look ahead to another massive machine launch, this time in conjunction with CASE.    And we wish a happy...

In today's show: BPH adds OilQuick system to its increasingly impressive attachments stable; and we're looking ahead to JCB's latest virtual product launch that is taking place later today.   And don't forget, we will be back at 6pm tonight to bring you all the latest news on that JCB launch. You can find the show notes for today's broadcast here: https://tinyurl.com/6t5yemb6

In today's episode: The iconic cooling towers at Rugeley Power Station in Staffordhsire have a date with destiny; North West demolition contractors should be beating a path to Stakehill Industrial Estate (via The Buillders' Conference ) as a warehouse requires demolition; and we look ahead to a week in which there are several new product launches scheduled.   All this and more in The Break Fa...

In today's show:  Research into Carillion collapse identifies "corporate deviance" at the heart of the UK construction sector; exclusive footage of a massive German power station implosion; and a demolition project that some might willingly do for free.    All that and another chance to look within the CMA Files:  https://tinyurl.com/jwexduwt You can find the extended show note...

In today's show: An exclusive first-look at a first of its kind demolition excavator that has just made landfall in the UK; and a demolition contractor is needed for a project in Stockport.   PLUS, if you have any concerns about machine security and protection against equipment vandalism, you won't want to miss this one. You can find a full set of show notes here: https://tinyurl.com/m22pkryp

In today's episode:  Massive machine trundles out of Kocurek yard; blessed be the demolition brotherhood; and the questionable practice of airing dirty laundry on social media platforms.    Full show notes are available here:  https://www.evernote.com/shard/s214/sh/d5911faa-cd73-7a39-7974-7169afa6c6e2/22042e95ff432042074a8196c1950900   In addition, you can now access our e...

In today’s show: Miller GroundBreaking lights the way with new glow-in-the-dark bucket; Armac Group narrowly misses out on Good Food Award; and DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony is set to give up his caretaker role as host of The Break Fast Show.   All this and more in this special episode the industry’s only live daily news broadcast.   You can read more in today's extended show notes: https...

In today's show:  Kobelco unveils its biggest short radius excavator; Balfour Beatty wins big in Egham; and we're calling BS on spurious manufacturer marketing claims.    You can check out all this and more in our extended show notes here:  https://tinyurl.com/37rrysnp

In today's show: JCB clinches the biggest order in its 75-year history; Liebherr enters the "used" parts business; and the Rising Sun Hotel near Sheffield is earmarked for demolition. All this, PLUS an exclusive glimpse at a Content with Media interview with Sunbelt Rentals CEO Andy Wright who has just confirmed that £65 million equipment order with JCB. You can find all this in our extended show...

In today's show: The lifting of lockdown restrictions offers some well-deserved relief for the construction and demolition key workers that have carried the weight of economic expectation on their shoulders this past year; Hitachi and Norplast set to unveil new excavator vandal guards; and Hillhead Digital prepares to open its cyber doors.  All this and more in the 26th episode of The Break F...

The 25th consecutive episode of The Break Fast Show today welcomes the new NFDC President, William Crooks; bemoans the news that Volvo Construction Equipment will be absent from the Bauma 2022 exhibition; and takes a look back at last night's bumper Construction Collective show.  (You can catch last night's show here: https://youtu.be/la4WuGxdW1o )

In today’s show:  The Construction Collective will assemble TONIGHT; impending Easter holidays raise urban exploration and trespass fears; and The Builders’ Conference has delivered another demolition project lead, this time in Godalming.    And you can view our previous coverage of the dangers of urban exploration here:   https://tinyurl.com/36jrvyps

In this show:  The UK construction industry racks up a staggering £83 billion in new contract awards since the national lockdown began; and the curious case of an anonymous letter calling for the resignation of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors' current 2nd vice president.    And here's the link to The Builders' Conference article discussed in the show:   https:...