In today’s show: Injuries up, prohibitions down; an epic Italian demolition; Bison helps Kubota celebrate 25 years as a market leader; and we’re tilting towards an Engcon and Caterpillar combination. PLUS we apologise now for our final clip of the day – It could destroy dumptrucks for you. You may never unsee this. All that…Read moreRead more
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The Break Fast Show #284
The Break Fast Show #282
In today’s show: MBI is due to hatch a new Eagle; Liebherr masters the game of golf; and with just 74 days until Hillhead 2022 opens its doors, we’re looking ahead to the show’s welcome return. PLUS if you are concerned about FUEL THEFT, please be sure to join in as we’ will be joined…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #281
In today’s show: One week on, we’re taking a fun look back at the Futureworx event; the Construction Collective is in the house – We have a pair of videos from the dynamic duo of Peter Haddock and Nick Drew; there’s a close shave at the Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts (there isn’t but I couldn’t…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #280
In today’s show: New school, old school, no school; we’re taking the sting out of site safety with an exclusive PPE prize giveaway; we’re heading for France for an epic bridge demolition; and Thompsons of Prudhoe drops the Dalmeny column. PLUS we will be calling back to Stevenage to check on the progress of the…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #278
In today’s show: Friends and family mourn demolition worker killed in Boston collapse; demolition boss fined over stashing asbestos; can you tell what it is yet?; and how demolition’s shoddy shop window could be contributing to the sector’s skills shortage. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #270
In today’s show: Calling time on demolition scaffolding; Hitachi unveils its largest dash seven wheeled excavator model; Manitou opens its digital files; and Liebherr’s new articulated truck makes landfall in the US. PLUS we’re looking ahead to chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spring statement later today. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #268
In today’s show: Le Big Bang; Down Under Doosan; CASE helps contractor see the wood for the trees; and a message from the past offers some solace for the future. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #267
In today’s show: The Eagle III has landed; famous US water tower washed from the skyline; XCMG unleashes a monster truck; Hitachi offers a sneak preview of yet another new machine; and there’s a final “fire in the hole” at Ferrybridge Power Station. All that and more, on The Break Fast Show.
The Break Fast Show #266
In today’s show: How many more times will a collapsed contractor be allowed to hit the supply chain? We’re taking a closer look at the new E Series excavators from CASE; Manitou goes ultra light to ease logistical headaches; and XCMG scales new heights. PLUS we bring you a fresh look at one of the…Read moreRead more
Comment – Divided. Conquered.
For decades, the demolition and construction industry has carved itself into little fiefdoms; exclusive members clubs that were open to a few but closed to the many. The scaffolders are over there in their scaffolding silo; the piling contractors are over there in theirs; the groundworkers in theirs and – of course – at least…Read moreRead more
