Do you remember when you were younger. You’d get some new clothes, a suit maybe, or a new haircut. As a result, you walked just a bit taller. You had an air; a swagger. During the back-to-back presidencies of Dr Terry Quarmby and John Woodward, the Institute of Demolition Engineers had that same swagger. It…Read moreRead more
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IDE gets its swagger back
Embodied Carbon Briefing Document
The existential threat to the demolition sector is a lot like COVID-19 – Just because no-one is talking about it doesn’t mean the problem has gone away. With that in mind, DemolitionNews has compiled a new briefing document that calls upon and links to all the latest reports and research into the subject of embodied…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #810
In today’s show: Las Vegas says goodbye to the Tropicana; we have an exclusive interview with one of the people behind the autonomous and battery electric hauler that will shape the mining sector; Dieci’s quick change act; and Sunderland has a new bridge – But don’t Wear it out. PLUS in today’s episode of Mark’s…Read moreRead more
Redhead remembered…
It is a few weeks since we broke the regrettable news that the much-admired Redhead Demolitions had sought voluntary liquidation. We have since heard from Janet Redhead who wanted to place on record the legacy and loss of this once revered company. Janet says: How unfortunate that such a great business run so extremely well…Read moreRead more
We’ll be right back…
Mark Anthony and the DemolitionNews team are currently away in Las Vegas, working with the organisers of the MinExpo 2024 exhibition. They are away until 30 September 2024 and the DemolitionNews office is currently closed. Normal service (and The Break Fast Show) will return on Tuesday 1 October.
The Break Fast Show #784
In today’s show: Hooper is hot for Kobelco; Bobcat wheel loaders in action; the values of Hitachi; and Caterpillar leads the rebuild and remanufacturing charge. PLUS, in our after show chat – Mark’s Morning Monologue – We will be questioning if construction takes better care of its machines than it does it workers. Join us…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #781
In today’s show: Kobelco goes hard Down Under; Liebherr’s telescopic wheel loader; Behind the scenes with Shantui; and, in keeping with our after show chat, we’re going to see how Volvo rebuilds a wheel loader from the ground up. PLUS in our after show chat, I will be welcoming a return to a make do…Read moreRead more
Goodbye to a Gentleman
Details for the funeral of DSM Group’s Robin Powell have been released. The funeral will take place at 11.30 on Monday 19 August at Dunnington Baptist Church, Tothall lane, Dunnington, Nr Alcester, B49 5NX. After the funeral, friends and family will gather at the Broom Tavern, high street, Broom, B50 4HL. There is no dress…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #774
In today’s show: Dieci goes dual fuel with its latest rotating telehandler; carrying buckets, the JCB way; massive mine fleet management with Wenco; and this might be the biggest telehandler you will ever see. PLUS in the news discussion portion of the show, we will be looking at the issue of praise within the demolition…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #770
In today’s show: We’re headed Down Under for some superb Cat dozer action; Hydrema is on track; the Volvo EC400 – A dream machine? And we’re in mining mode as we look at how technology is impacting the sector. PLUS in our after show news discussion segment, we are going to be discussing a potentially…Read moreRead more
